Georgia
Your Georgia Power bill will increase in January. State says hike necessary ‘to keep grid going.’
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – In January, your Georgia Power bill will increase by 3.5%.
That adjustment equates to a $5.85 increase on each monthly bill for the average resident using 1,000 kilowatt hours of energy, according to a Georgia Power spokesperson.
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved the rate increase in mid-December, following similar rate increases in 2023 and 2024.
These annual rate increases were orchestrated as part of a 2022 agreement between the commission and the utility company.
“No one wants a rate increase, but in order to keep the grid going, we have to fund it,” said Commissioner Tim Echols.
Echols said the board negotiated the rate increases to occur annually rather than all at once in 2022, to help limit the impact on Georgia consumers.
He said the state approved 60% of what Georgia Power was seeking in their proposed rate adjustments.
Echols commiserated with customers experiencing higher energy bills.
“We’ve had too many rate increases over the last three years,” Echols said.
Some customers voiced frustration over a separate bill bump this summer.
Georgia Power is expected to make $306 million in additional revenue from the January rate hike, down from the originally projected $400 million estimate in 2022, according to a state spokesperson.
“Another increase in January, so I’m mentally preparing and trying to budget for that to kind of see what that shock is going to be like,” said one Georgia Power customer named Marcus.
A Georgia Power spokesperson told Atlanta News First the company is committed to keeping utility bills affordable and said the average Georgia Power customer pays 15% less than the national average on their energy bills.
“As much as you hate having your power bill going up a few dollars, you would really hate rolling blackouts,” said Echols, who said maintaining a reliable power system is his top priority as a commissioner.
The rate increase comes as Southern Company, Georgia Power’s parent company, is reporting notable profits.
In an October earnings report, Southern Company reported earnings of $3.9 billion, compared with $3.1 billion for the same period in 2023.
The company said those earnings were partially offset by increased expenses and taxes.
A Georgia Power spokesperson also recognized the profit earnings by Southern Company, attributing the “high performance throughout the year” to weather and growth across the system, they said in a statement to Atlanta News First.
“Our parent company, Southern Company, has reported high performance throughout this year, largely due to weather and growth across our system,” the Georgia Power spokesperson said.
Said Echols: “I feel like the investments have made Georgia a more reliable place to live and to work.”
On Tuesday, a Georgia Power spokesperson pointed to customer assistance programs for those struggling to keep up with their energy bills.
Earlier this year, the utility company expanded an income-qualified discount program for those with limited incomes and in need of financial resources.
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Former Georgia Bulldogs recruiting target Kevin Wynn plans to enter the transfer portal after spending his first year of college football with the Florida State Seminoles. Wynn redshirted during his freshman season after appearing in four games and has four years of eligibility left. He posted one tackle and one pass deflections.
The 6-foot-2, 340-pound defensive tackle was a prized recruit in the class of 2025. Wynn was ranked as the No. 60 recruit in the country, the No. 9 defensive lineman and the No. 11 player in Georgia.
It is unclear if Georgia will have much interest in Wynn as a transfer, but coach Kirby Smart and Georgia have targeted several former Peach State products in the portal. Wynn played high school football for Greene County High School in Greensboro, Georgia.
The big defensive tackle commitment to FSU over Texas, South Carolina and Georgia back when he was in high school. His transfer is the latest of FSU’s offseason exodus. The Seminoles have had 38 players enter the transfer portal.
Florida State losing a particularly significant amount of talent along their defensive front. The Seminoles have lost 11 defensive linemen and edge rushers to the transfer portal.
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Spencer Mermans spent the last three seasons at Yale.
Georgia Tech mascot, Buzz, gets the crowd pumped up during a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)
Georgia Tech has added a second tight end out of the Ivy League ahead of the 2026 season.
Spencer Mermans plans to transfer to Tech, according to On3. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Mermans spent the last three seasons at Yale.
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Chad Bishop is a Georgia Tech sports reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Georgia
Seaside Georgia Announces Strategic Expansion of Portfolio to Meet Growing International Demand for Black Sea Real Estate
BATUMI, Georgia, 12th Jan 2026 — Seaside Georgia, a real estate consultancy and advisory firm based in the Adjara region, today announced an expansion of its project portfolio and the introduction of a new service framework. The initiative is intended to facilitate international participation in the coastal residential and hospitality sectors of Georgia.
This operational growth follows a period of increased activity along the Black Sea coast, specifically within Batumi, Gonio, and Kobuleti. Seaside Georgia’s updated operations will prioritize developments that adhere to international construction standards and sustainable urban planning protocols.
“As the Georgian Black Sea coast continues to grow as a destination for tourism and residency, the requirement for transparent, data-driven services has increased,” stated Luka Tskhadadze, co-founder of the company.
The rollout includes an expanded suite of advisory services designed to assist clients through the property acquisition process, including legal due diligence, architectural assessment, and property management. This “single-window” approach is intended to address the procedural requirements of cross-border real estate transactions.
Seaside Georgia’s new framework also emphasizes infrastructure integration. The firm is focusing on projects located near the Batumi Boulevard expansions and those incorporating sustainable technologies, reflecting current trends in buyer preferences for energy-efficient living.
The regional market is supported by Georgia’s economic policies, which include a simplified property registration system and specific tax structures for property owners. Seaside Georgia’s expansion aims to support the local economy by facilitating international transactions and assisting in the development of hospitality infrastructure.
About Seaside Georgia Seaside Georgia is a real estate consultancy and advisory firm operating in Georgia. The company focuses on the Black Sea coastal market, providing services for residential and commercial property transactions. Seaside Georgia provides market analysis and administrative support to international clients navigating the Georgian property sector.
For more information, visit https://seasidegeorgia.ge/.
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