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Stephen Stetson of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign referred to Georgia Power’s plan as “cap and run.” (photo by Rebecca Gaunt)

coal ash, Environment August 8, 2019

Environmentalists push EPA for change in Georgia’s “flawed” coal ash program

The state has applied to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take over handling of its coal ash, but environmental groups are warning that not only is Georgia’s Environmental Protection…

coal ash, Environment July 19, 2019

Environmental groups warn coal ash is contaminating groundwater in Cobb County

Environmental groups are warning the public that coal ash, the toxic waste left after burning coal for electricity, is not being stored safely in Cobb County and they need the…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

coal ash, Environment July 9, 2019

Environmentalists To Hold Meeting on Coal Ash Contamination in Cobb

Environmental groups have organized a public informational meeting about coal ash waste in Cobb County and its effect on the environment. Coal ash is created by burning coal in coal-powered…

coal ash, Environment April 19, 2019

Georgia Power schedules coal ash pond dewatering at Plant Yates

Georgia Power announced in a press release that the dewatering of toxic coal ash ponds at Plant Yates near Newnan will begin in mid-May. According to the press release, the…

Erick Allen and Mary Frances Williams (in pink shirt) at a Sierra Club Forum

coal ash, Environment February 20, 2019

Lawmaker Urges Georgia Power to Remove Coal Ash from Cobb County

Rep. Mary Frances Williams (D-Marietta) introduced House Resolution 257 Tuesday regarding coal ash contamination in Cobb County. Coal ash is produced by burning coal in coal-fired power plants. Due to…

Mark Goolsby and Jenifer Hilburn say they want Georgia Power to acknowledge the problem and move on to a solution on coal ash disposal

Environment February 16, 2019

Environmental Groups Concerned Georgia Power Not Addressing Coal Ash Contamination

Coal ash is the one of the largest types of industrial waste generated in the U.S. This is the first in a series by Rebecca Gaunt on coal ash disposal,…

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Government & Politics October 14, 2026

Collins, Ossoff clash in a second heated debate as early voting begins in Georgia

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 13, 2026 Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff and Republican Congressman Mike Collins met…

Crime & Public Safety September 30, 2026

Criminal conspiracy to steal used cooking oil shows how trash can become treasure

by Edward D. Melillo, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Federal prosecutors recently described an interstate criminal enterprise with all the trappings of organized…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics September 10, 2026

At midterm convention, Trump pledges cash to voters if Republicans hold Congress

by Ashley Murray and Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump headlined the first…

Drawing of sun shining down on solar panels

Environment August 18, 2026

How this Georgia factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash

by Emily Jones, WABE/Grist, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 17, 2026 Inside the vast QCells factory in Cartersville, Georgia, workers —…

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Health & Wellness October 22, 2026