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Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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As Georgia becomes a national leader in new data center construction, debate over how to regulate the booming industry has become a hot issue in the race for governor. The two candidates have proposed contrasting visions for how to deal with the massive, power-hungry facilities that help power and advance artificial intelligence, but voters don't seem entirely sold on either's plan. Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, is pitching a statewide temporary "pause" on
Georgia governor candidates target cost of living, but details remain murky | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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The two competing candidates for Georgia governor are both focusing on affordability but putting forward starkly different proposals aimed at easing household expenses. At a time when voters are anxious about the rising cost of living, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, is pitching a plan to allow local governments to exempt sales taxes on groceries, qualifying take-home family meals, baby formula, diapers and feminine hygiene products. Cities and counties would have to
You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference? | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this summer has created some confusion over how it can be legally consumed. Lawmakers passed a measure earlier this year that overhauled the state's medical cannabis program by dropping the confusing "low THC oil" branding, allowing dry-herb and oil vaporization, adding qualifying medical conditions and removing previous potency barriers. The changes quickly triggered signif
Apalachee shooting anniversary brings reflection, renewed calls for legislative change | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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Georgia marked the second anniversary of the deadly 2024 Apalachee High School shooting as Apalachee Remembrance Day while drawing calls for state leaders to move beyond commemorations and enact measures to prevent another tragedy. Gov. Brian Kemp gathered Thursday. with Apalachee High School families, community members affected by the 2024 shooting and law enforcement after issuing a proclamation marking Sept. 4, 2026, as a day of remembrance, honoring the victims and celebrating law enforcemen
Georgia utility regulators greenlight probe into data center costs | Chattanooga Times Free Press (opens the original)
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The Georgia Public Service Commission approved an investigation into whether Georgia Power's industrial customers who are heavy energy consumers, like data centers, are shifting some costs to residential customers. The investigation was part of an agreement the utility company and Public Service Commission staff reached in May that slightly lowered the amount of the utility's fuel and Hurricane Helene cleanup costs could be passed on to residential customers. The investigation will focus on a pr
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