Georgia Power Rates Frozen Through 2028

Georgia’s Public Service Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a freeze on Georgia Power’s base electricity rates through the end of 2028, following three years of steady increases.

The deal, first pitched by Gov. Brian Kemp, delays a potential rate hike tied to $862 million in storm damage from Hurricane Helene, which will now be reviewed separately.

Critics argue that the plan obscures long-term cost risks associated with rising demand from data centers and generous profit margins for the utility. For now, 2.3 million customers can expect some relief.

  Flights Slowly Recover After Storms Slam Atlanta

Delta Air Lines and other carriers are still recovering after severe storms hit Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport late last week, triggering flight delays, cancellations, and even an evacuation of the control tower.

On June 28 alone, over 1,200 Delta flights were delayed and nearly 600 canceled, as hail and high winds forced inspections of more than 100 aircraft.

By Monday, most operations had stabilized, with only minor delays reported. The chaos came just as airlines braced for a record July 4 travel rush.

Blue Ridge Offers Cool Escape from Heat

While much of Georgia sizzles under triple-digit heat indices, Blue Ridge, tucked in the North Georgia mountains, is running nearly 10 degrees cooler than cities like Atlanta and Macon.

Nestled in the Chattahoochee National Forest, the town offers scenic train rides, waterfall hikes, and a charming downtown, all with highs around 88 degrees.

The mountain town has become a popular summer escape, especially as a dangerous heat dome blankets the Southeast. From kayaking on Lake Blue Ridge to catching a flick at the Swan Drive-In Theatre, it’s a solid spot to beat the heat without leaving the state.

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➤ Wilkinson County: Lake Tchukolako, once an attraction in Ivey, is now central to a $6 million lawsuit over dam neglect, with repeated collapses blamed on city mismanagement. (More)

➤ Atlanta: A second victim died after gunfire erupted at a fraternity picnic at Coan Park. Police say an argument between attendees escalated into a shootout. (More)

➤ Statewide: The PERMIT Act, sponsored by Georgia Rep. Mike Collins, passed the committee in D.C., aiming to ease permitting by narrowing Clean Water Act protections. (More)

➤ Cobb County: An 83-year-old grandmother was wrongly jailed after a name mix-up in a drug case. Officials admitted the error stemmed from the previous administration. (More)

➤ Richmond County: Teen suspects were arrested after a road rage shooting on I-20 in Augusta injured two 18-year-olds as shots struck their car. (More)

➤ Barrow County: Federal funds will aid the Barrow County School System in covering costs to support Apalachee High School after a deadly mass shooting in 2024. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the biggest winners of NBA free agency thus far, signing guards Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard to team-friendly deals to bolster their backcourt’s shooting. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London was named to the NFL Top 100 list for the 2025 season, coming in as the 97th best player in the league. (More)

➤ The University of Georgia is partnering with Learfield to convert their Name, Image, and Likeness collective into an in-house NIL marketing agency. (More)

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➤ Buc-ee’s opened a new location yesterday in Brunswick, bringing its famous clean bathrooms, 120 gas pumps, and snacks to Glynn County with 200 new jobs. (More)

➤ Gas prices in Georgia dipped to $2.94 per gallon, saving drivers nearly $6 per tank, though AAA warns July 4 travel demand may reverse the trend. (More)

➤ Popular Decatur spot Glide Pizza is moving to a new brick-and-mortar space on West Ponce, taking over the former Chando’s Tacos location. (More)

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➤ Former Gov. Nathan Deal, 82, married in Oglethorpe County over the weekend, years after the death of his wife and former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal. (See Photos)

➤ HGTV canceled Atlanta-based show Married to Real Estate after four seasons. Hosts Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson called the decision unexpected. (More)

➤ A lottery player in Hephzibah won $1 million from a 50X The Money ticket purchased at a Quickstop. They claimed $809,000 in cash. (More)

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