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Georgia's Public Service Commission has approved a major expansion of natural gas power plants by Georgia Power, projected to add 10 gigawatts to the state's power grid by 2031. The expansion is largely driven by the demand from data centers and could increase Georgia's total annual emissions by over 13%.

Environmental groups criticize the move as a setback for climate progress, potentially locking the state into decades of fossil fuel reliance. A coalition has petitioned for reconsideration of the plan, citing health risks and environmental impacts.