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Regulators approve temporary Georgia Power rate freeze
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. After six bill increases in the last three years, Georgia Power rates will now stay the same for the time being. Under a deal approved Tuesday by the Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgia Power’s rates will stay the same for the next three years, though the deal does not include some costs, which could still cause bills to increase next year. “The rate freeze resulting from
Film permits are up but work is still slow, workers say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Aurora Walker stayed busy as a tailor and seamstress on film sets in Georgia until a year ago, when the work dried up. Her last job was on the set of "Tulsa King," a show streaming on Paramount+. She's had one job since. Walker moved to Mobile, Alabama, with her husband and has since worked on private projects. "Most of my colleagues are still back in Georgia, holding out hope things will improve," she said. "I’ve tried my best to hold out some hope,
