Articles by Regional Reporter, Georgia Emily Jones
Emily Jones is the Georgia regional reporter at Grist. She covers climate issues, policy, and energy there as part of a partnership with WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station, with a focus on how climate change is affecting Georgians’ lives and communities. She has a master’s in broadcast journalism from Columbia University. Her work has been honored with a regional Edward R. Murrow award and Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Association of Broadcasters awards.
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![The cone-shaped structure of a cooling tower at a nuclear reactor facility.]()
![The cone-shaped structure of a cooling tower at a nuclear reactor facility.]()
After years of increases, Georgia power rates to hold steady — for now
The freeze comes after six price hikes in three years.
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![a flock of sheep graze in front of a large array of solar panels]()
![a flock of sheep graze in front of a large array of solar panels]()
In Georgia, sheep on a solar farm is not a baaad idea
We're losing vital agricultural land. But is solar the main culprit?
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![Three men stand in front of three voting machines, their backs to the viewer.]()
![Three men stand in front of three voting machines, their backs to the viewer.]()
In Georgia, a runoff looms for Democrats after primary results for public utility commission seat
In a state with rising energy bills, the race is key for its climate future.
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![Power plant with two chimneys pouring out steam.]()
![Power plant with two chimneys pouring out steam.]()
There’s only one statewide ballot this year in Georgia — and it’s important
A guide to the candidates who want to set future energy policy.
