ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Power spokesman Mark Williams says a plan to shut down 15 generating units would result in the closure of 3 power plants across the state.
Georgia Power announced Monday that it will request the state's public service commission to approve decertifying and retiring units at plants in Putnam, Coweta, Glynn and Chatham counties.
Williams says shutting down the units would result in the complete retirement of all the facilities except for Plant Yates, in Coweta County.
The company says several factors, including economic conditions and costs to comply with environmental regulations, contributed to the decision.
Williams says 480 employees will be impacted, and they'll be offered opportunities to retire or look for a new position within the company.
The company plans to shutter the units by April 16, 2015.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:22:48 GMT
Defense attorneys want the governor's report on Atlanta Public Schools cheating thrown out. They say educators were threatened to cooperate with investigators or lose their jobs.
Defense attorneys want the governor's report on Atlanta Public Schools cheating thrown out. They say educators were threatened to cooperate with investigators or lose their jobs.
A former Atlanta police officer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after prosecutors say he conspired to accept bribes and lied to FBI agents.
A former Atlanta police officer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after prosecutors say he conspired to accept bribes and lied to FBI agents.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:16:11 GMT
Music Midtown announced its 2013 lineup on Tuesday.
Music Midtown announced its 2013 lineup on Tuesday. The music festival, which is being held Sept. 20 and 21 at Piedmont Park, will include Journey, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age, 2 Chainz and Jane's Addiction.
