Articles by Regional Reporter, Georgia Emily Jones
Emily Jones covers climate change and climate solutions as part of a partnership between WABE and Grist. She previously covered the Georgia coast and hosted “Morning Edition” for Georgia Public Broadcasting. She’s worked for the Wall Street Journal Radio Network, WHYY in Philadelphia, and WBRU and RIPR in Providence.
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In Georgia, companies want to cut emissions. Utilities are holding them back.
With less than half of Georgia Power's electricity carbon-free, businesses and governments are scrambling to meet looming clean energy targets.
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After SCOTUS decision, Georgia will keep ‘problematic’ voting system for energy regulators
The state's Public Service Commissioners have stayed in office beyond their terms while a Voting Rights Act challenge moved through the courts.
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Georgia governor calls for even more nuclear power despite budget woes
State leaders celebrate new reactors with cake while residents watch power bills rise.
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How should Georgia elect key utility regulators? US Supreme Court is asked to weigh in.
Elections for the state's Public Service Commission have been on hold for years.
