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Georgia's largest utility looks to natural gas as it says it needs to generate more electricity soon

Georgia Power is planning construction of three new gas combustion turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan, shown here. (Photo courtesy Georgia Power)

Georgia Power - Plant Yates — Georgia Power is planning construction of three new gas combustion turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan, shown here. (Photo courtesy Georgia Power)

JEFF AMY

Associated Press

Published: Oct 31, 2023, 1:57 AM

ATLANTA — Georgia Power Co. says increased demand for electricity is coming fast, asking regulators Friday to let it secure more power generation ahead of schedule.

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