Georgia Power announced last month its plans to close all 29 of its ash ponds at coal-powered facilities over the next few years. The switch to solid waste landfills will be better for the environment, according to a Georgia Power spokesperson, and will continue a trend of the company taking steps forward to ensure Georgia’s energy needs are met with the environment in mind. Another step forward for the energy giant has the state’s health RISING…
Kemp, Jones urge income tax cuts
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was joined this week by Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in calling for an acceleration of the state’s scheduled income tax cuts. Last year’s HB 1437 set in motion a reduction of the state’s income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.99%, to be rolled out over several years. But with a $16 billion surplus, Kemp said he will push to accelerate that process which could save Georgians $1.1 billion in 2024. The move would have Georgians’ wallets RISING…
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