Georgia, Senate Bill and Crossover Day

Crossover Day 2025: Which bills advanced, which ones failed in Georgia House, Senate
Georgia lawmakers failed on Thursday to push forward a ban on diversity efforts in public schools and colleges and won’t let voters decide a constitutional amendment that could legalize sports gambling.
Legislation spurred by rising Georgia Power bills fizzles on Crossover Day
Two bills pushed by consumer advocates in response to Georgians’ ballooning power costs and the influx of data centers were not called for votes on Crossover Day.
Data centers would pay for their power costs under proposed Georgia legislation
Georgia lawmakers have advanced a proposal that would require the state's largest electric utility to charge data centers for costs incurred to serve them.
Power for Data Centers Could Come at ‘Staggering’ Cost to Consumers
The share of electricity used by data centers is projected to triple by 2028. A Harvard study warns that consumers could end up subsidizing their utility bills.
Legislature takes up plan to shield Oregon consumers from data centers’ power costs
"Data centers are a unique set of customers that are putting a unique and significant cost on the electric system."
Georgia Senate fails to advance bill charging data centers for their costs
The State Senate missed a critical deadline to vote on a bill mandating the state's largest electric utility to charge data centers for costs incurred to serve them.
What Georgia Lawmakers Are Doing About Your Sky-High Utility Bills
Ariana Brazier is sick of paying sky-high light bills. The 31-year-old Decatur resident said she’s seen her Georgia Power ...
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Power surge leads Georgia baseball 14th straight win
Georgia’s baseball team slugged their way to win number 14 with a 16-6 win over Columbia on Saturday afternoon in seven ...
Decision day arrives for Georgia lawmakers on dozens of bills
Georgia lawmakers on Thursday will decide questions including whether to ban diversity efforts in public schools and colleges ...
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Severe storms, falling trees leave over 8K Georgians without power
Thousands of Georgians are waking up without power after the severe storm overnight toppled trees and snapped power lines.
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Storm leaves thousands without power in Georgia as gusty winds persist
Windy conditions will persist throughout Wednesday. A wind advisory is in effect through 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Sustained winds from 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph ...
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Was more clean energy attainable in past Georgia Power plans? Energy experts explain
Testimonies from Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan hearings between 2022 and 2023 reveal two big problems with getting Georgia Power to a cleaner grid. Editor’s note: This story is part ...
Powerball player wins $150,000 prize in Georgia. Where was the lucky ticket sold?
A Woodstock resident won $150,000 after matching four numbers and the Powerball with the Power Play option in the drawing ...
Gilmer County Schools closes due to power outages, road closures after storms
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — Schools are closed in Gilmer County on Wednesday after storms swept through in the overnight hours, the ...
Parliament without an opposition: Where is Georgia headed?
Opposition politicians in Georgia say elections were rigged, and have boycotted parliament. But while they're protesting, ...