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The Augusta Chronicle

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Georgia Power disputes Sierra Club report on fossil fuel plans

A recent report from the Sierra Club gave Georgia Power an F grade for the fourth consecutive year, citing the utility's continued reliance on fossil fuels and limited planned expansion of renewable energy. The claims are disputed by the state's largest power generator, which says the report fails to acknowledge the utility's efforts to keep down costs for ratepayers while remaining a reliable source for electricity. According to the environmental group's 2026 Dirty Truth Report , Georgia Power scored poorly due to continued use of nonrenewable energy. The report evaluates utilities nationwide based on their plans to retire coal-fired power plants, add renewable energy, and avoid building new natural gas generation. More: How Augusta residents can lower energy bills as cooler weather arrives The report analyzed 76 utilities nationwide, which collectively scored 7 out of 100. Sierra Club said that was the lowest overall score since the report was first published in January 2021 and eight points lower than last year. The Sierra Club, a national environmental organization, advocates for clean energy and policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Under the report's methodology, utilities earn points by committing to retire coal plants by 2030 and add clean energy resources

Georgia · 18h

The Post and Courier

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Parade time: Aiken offers an early Veterans Day salute

AIKEN — Park Avenue and Laurens Street had an abundance of red, white and blue Nov. 7, in the midst of what some are calling Aiken's first-ever Veterans Day parade. "Everybody had a great time," in the words of Sheila Pate, secretary of Aiken County Veterans Council, which organized the parade. She said 53 groups signed up, with participants ranging from Aiken High School's Naval Junior ROTC unit to Augusta Corvette Club and American Legion Post 212. Presley Jane Johnson, 9, started things off, presenting the national anthem, and Aiken Department of Public Safety provided security and a little...

Aiken, SC · 1d

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Edgefield County Breaks Ground on Star Park, Set to Open by May 2027

Edgefield County officials broke ground on Star Park, a nine-acre recreation complex at 358 Star Road, just off Rabbit Trail Road near Edgefield, South Carolina. The park should open by May 2027, according to WRDW. "We're getting more people coming to Edgefield County, and they expect services. And we, as...

Edgefield County, SC · 3d

WJBF

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Aiken recount starts Tuesday in close U.S. House District 2 race with Joe Wilson and Zyon Khalifa

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – In anticipation of a statewide recount of the U.S. House District 2 race in South Carolina between incumbent Republican Congressman Joe Wilson and Democratic challenger Zyon Khalifa, Aiken County will begin its own countywide recount starting Tuesday, November 10th. Khalifa currently has 144,865 votes counted in his favor, while incumbent Joe […]

Aiken County, SC · 2d

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Edgefield County Breaks Ground on $2.45M Star Park With Splash Pad, Pickleball Courts

Edgefield County broke ground on a $2.45 million regional recreation complex Nov. 4 at the corner of Rabbit Trail Road and Star Road, setting in motion a nine-acre project that will bring pickleball courts, sports fields and a splash pad to the area. County council members gathered for the ceremonial start of construction. The project is a recreation investment for the county.

Edgefield County, SC · 2d

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Aiken County data centers could bring 'generational wealth,' industry representatives say

AIKEN — There's plenty of noise, both figuratively and sometimes literally, surrounding data centers. There are concerns about water usage, power consumption and noise pollution. But the economic incentives can be "transformational" and bring "generational wealth" to communities, according to a panel discussion held Nov. 6 at Newberry Hall.

Aiken County, SC · 4d

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Aiken County Voters Approve Wastewater Referendum

Aiken County voters said yes on Nov. 3 to a referendum that gives the county more ways to pay for upgrades and a bigger Wastewater Treatment Plant. Three sitting County Council members won new terms. A newcomer joins them. Ron Felder, Mike Kellems, and Phil Napier kept their seats, while Chris Alverson won his first. All four are Republicans, and none faced a challenger.

Aiken County, SC · 3d

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Downtown Augusta business owners describe effects of Broad Street construction

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction on Broad Street downtown is continuing, with paving between 13th and 15th streets expected to finish this week and the full project still set to finish by February. More sections of sidewalk are opening, and more landscaping is going in along Broad Street. Business owners...

Augusta, GA · 6d

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From boom to backlash: Ga. election brings a reckoning for data centers

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Georgia once courted data centers as the future. Now, they’re the fight. In the same election that ushered in a national wave of Democrats promising to crack down on AI and data centers, Georgia voters put two key levers of power into the hands of skeptics:

Georgia · 5d

WJBF

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First Veterans Day Parade in Aiken

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Aiken County is getting an early start on Veterans Day. The Aiken County Veterans Council put on the first Veterans Day Parade through downtown. People filled the streets to watch the celebration of veterans. It kicked off with the singing of the National Anthem by Presley Jane. “It was very cool,” […]

Aiken, SC · 4d

The Post and Courier

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Aiken County data centers could bring 'generational wealth,' industry representatives say

AIKEN — There’s plenty of noise, both figuratively and sometimes literally, surrounding data centers. There are concerns about water usage, power consumption and noise pollution. But the economic incentives can be “transformational” and bring “generational wealth” to communities, according to a panel discussion held Nov. 6 at Newberry Hall. At the First Friday Means Business breakfast put on by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, attendees heard from representatives from two of the three data centers under construction in Aiken County. Laura Warren, community development regional manager for Meta, ...

Aiken County, SC · 4d

WJBF

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Grace Project Homes hosts Veterans Buffet Bash to support housing efforts

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — A local nonprofit is working to help veterans, low-income residents, and people experiencing homelessness find housing. Now, Grace Project Homes is asking the community to support those efforts through its annual Veterans Buffet Bash. Bishop Ricky Kidd, a veteran of nine years, serves on the organization’s board of directors as […]

North Augusta, SC · 3d

WJBF

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USC A to host Veterans Job and Resource Fair

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Veterans, service members, and military families will have a chance to connect with employers and community resources in Aiken. USC Aiken’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Success is partnering with SC Works to host a Veterans Job and Resource Fair Tuesday, November 10. More than 40 employers and community […]

Aiken, SC · 3d

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Road widening project in Grovetown slowing traffic, causing headache

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction barrels and concrete barriers line Horizon South Parkway in Grovetown, where a road widening project has slowed traffic on the way into the city and frustrated drivers. Tonya Starks opened House of Jameny, a clothing boutique, on Horizon South Parkway in the spring. “We are...

Grovetown, GA · 5d

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Aiken County Meals on Wheels needs volunteers as wait list nears 100

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly 100 people are on a wait list for Meals on Wheels in Aiken County, and the program needs more volunteers to make deliveries, according to Aiken Senior Life Services. For some seniors in the county, a Meals on Wheels delivery is about more than a...

Aiken, SC · 5d

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Creativity and color combine for ADDA's Paint the Town Aiken

AIKEN — The weekend started with an extra splash of color and light along Laurens Street, with a first-of-its-kind local event offering a look at creations by dozens of artists gathered from Aiken and as far afield as Augusta and Columbia. Paint the Town Aiken, a presentation of Aiken...

Aiken, SC · 4d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Aiken Has a 2,100-Acre Forest Inside the City. 7 Things to Know Before You Walk Hitchcock Woods

Hitchcock Woods Aiken is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. Aiken...

Aiken County, SC · 7d

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Columbia County aims to eliminate homestead property taxes by 2029

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County plans to use excess revenue, including money from the new Google data center, to pay property taxes for homeowners with a homestead exemption, County Manager Scott Johnson said. Johnson said full elimination of homestead property taxes depends on a state constitutional amendment that...

Columbia County, GA · 6d

WJBF

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Columbia County Democrat leader on Commission District 4 blue shift

EVANS Ga (WJBF) – A shakeup on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. The county that is usually red now has a little blue. Democrat Samantha Rockwood beat Republican Al Reaves in a close race for the District 4 seat. Rockwood replaces Alison Couch who is now the Commission Chair Elect. Rockwood is the first […]

Columbia County, GA · 6d

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