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In 1974, ancient pottery was stolen in Georgia. A piece was just returned.
State officials are asking the public for information to recover more artifacts stolen from Kolomoki Mounds State Park.
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Man accused of fudging water pollution reports, fouling Chattahoochee River
Federal prosecutors say a southwest Georgia wastewater facility operator falsified pollution data and discharged excessive bacteria into the Chattahoochee River.
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Georgia’s recent drought, wildfires could impact wildlife for years
The severe drought and wildfires gripping much of Georgia will likely have impacts on the state’s wildlife for years to come — but it’s not all doom and gloom.
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Georgia Power parent saw profits rise to start 2026, thanks to data centers
Georgia and neighboring states in Atlanta-based Southern Co.’s service territory have seen a slew of new data center construction.
Democrats jockey in race that could decide control of Georgia energy regulator
Three Democrats are vying for a shot at a key seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission and a say in Georgia Power customers’ bills.
Power bills, data centers dominate Republican Georgia PSC debate
Three Republican candidates are vying for their party’s nomination in District 5, a seat that is based in western Georgia, but which is voted on statewide.
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Readers write
Trump won’t get what he wants in Iran, thanks to the AJC for climate change coverage and why wasn’t the left questioning Biden’s mental acuity?
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Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.
The move will require public water systems to encourage conservation as a historic and unusual spring drought grips Georgia.
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Care about your Georgia Power bill? These PSC races could have a big impact.
The PSC races will decide the balance of power on the state’s top utility regulator, which oversees Georgia Power and its rates.
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‘Pretty scared’: Georgia farmers fear crop losses as drought deepens
Georgia's worst drought in almost 20 years has farmers worried about whether their crops will survive the extreme spring dry spell.