The primary election for Public Service Commission (PSC) is not typically one voters turn out for and, so far, it appears to be the same this year for the June…
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Bartow County Becoming Data Center Hub
“You are taking beautiful land and making it ugly. I don’t want it.”
Overseas Scammers Create New Text Hoax
Government agencies will never text you. They won’t call either. Typically, they will send you a mailed or certified letter.
Georgians Are Planning More Summer Vacations
Georgians are last-minute vacationers as 63 percent wait until May or later to finalize plans.
Don’t Get Too Comfortable with Rate Freeze
A public hearing is planned for June 26 with a PSC vote July 1.
Data Center in Rome Gains Final Approval
The Floyd County Board of Education sold 114 acres of land behind Coosa High School for the data center with reports the price was around $40,000 an acre.
The Case of NW Georgia’s Disappearing Farmland
We also got to be cognizant that we’ve got to be able to feed our people too and feed the world.
Concerns Heat Up with Smart Meter Installation
Bartow County residents were surprised this week to find Georgia Power service people in their yards. They are a part of a meter replacement project where old meters are being…
Closures Dampen Memorial Day Plans
The closures only affect federal areas and doesn’t affect state park areas. All state parks and marinas and private marinas will remain open.
Want Summer Travel? Get Real ID First
American security isn’t just beefed up at the border. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristie Noem announced that Real ID is now required to take domestic flights and enter some…