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An extreme summer storm killed thousands of fish in the Chattahoochee River. Could it happen again?

Georgia Public Broadcasting

In May, a sudden burst of rain in Atlanta snarled parts of the city. It also overwhelmed a wastewater tunnel on the Chattahoochee, dumping untreated sewage into the river and killing thousands of fish. The city says it's investigating, but could it happen again?

An extreme summer storm killed thousands of fish in the Chattahoochee River. Could it happen again?

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Georgia Power has a massive plan for new power lines. What does that mean for the homes near them?

Georgia Power has a massive plan for new power lines. What does that mean for the homes near them?

Georgia Public Broadcasting

The explosion of data centers in Georgia means new electricity generation and new transmission lines to carry that power. Now some homeowners stand to lose property in the process.

Georgia Power has a massive plan for new power lines. What does that mean for the homes near them?

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