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Georgia maintains highest bond ratings

ATLANTA - The "Big Three" bond rating companies again have given Georgia the highest rating of AAA, praising the state's commitment to fiscal responsibility and record of economic growth and job creation. "The 'AAA' long-term rating reflects our view of Georgia's...

Clean-energy advocate Hubbard wins PSC Democratic runoff

ATLANTA - Clean-energy advocate Peter Hubbard captured the Democratic nomination for a seat on Georgia's energy-regulating Public Service Commission (PSC) Tuesday. Hubbard defeated former Atlanta City Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites with 58.2% of the vote to 41.8% for...

Fossil fuels to remain in Georgia Power energy-supply mix

ATLANTA - Georgia energy regulators Tuesday unanimously approved Georgia Power's plan to keep burning coal and gas to generate electricity, a move critics warned will increase rates to meet the unsubstantiated needs of data centers. The state Public Service Commission...

Another challenger rises for state school superintendent

ATLANTA -- Georgia's top elected education official will face a third challenger in next year's Republican primary election when he seeks a fourth term. In early June, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced he was seeking...