Georgia could see major shifts in health care access after the U.S. Senate failed to renew Affordable Care Act subsidies, a move that could leave more than 1 million Georgians facing steep premium hikes or losing coverage entirely. Sen. Jon Ossoff warned during the vote that the lapse in tax credits could be life-threatening for families who rely on them.
At the Georgia Public Service Commission, protests erupted as regulators heard arguments over Georgia Power’s request for an unprecedented capacity expansion. Critics fear consumers will be stuck with the costs if projected data-center growth doesn’t materialize, while supporters say the upgrade is necessary for the state’s rapidly expanding energy demands.
A $12 billion federal agriculture package is expected to serve as a bridge for farmers until larger industry investments take effect next year. Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper says the aid will help stabilize markets and open new global opportunities for growers.
In state politics, Sen. John F. Kennedy resigned to focus on his campaign for lieutenant governor, triggering a special election in District 18. And a federal judge declined to halt the upcoming execution of Stacey Humphreys, convicted in a 2003 double murder, despite attorneys arguing pandemic-era agreements should protect him from lethal injection.
Health officials say norovirus cases are rising in Georgia and South Carolina, urging residents to use soap, water and bleach-based cleaners to prevent spread. Meanwhile, the PSC released a new stipulation reversing its earlier recommendation and signaling support for Georgia Power’s full expansion request.
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