Current Issues

Our power bills are on the rise. Right now, from pipelines to data centers to the Public Service Commission – decisions are being made that impact our power bills and electricity generation for the next 40 years. Get informed. Pay attention. Understand the options.

Data Centers drive us forward, but via new economic and resource use paradigms. We must understand that they represent a brave new world. They can be a productive part of Georgia’s landscape, but only if we regulate and incentivize them in new ways.

Currently, there is a proposal to expand the SSE4 Gas Pipeline that run through Georgia. Why? To power data centers. Or to export natural gas. Either way – it isn’t for the people of Georgia. But it does impact our health, our power bills, and our environment.

From food to water to land – supply, access, and utilization impacts our health, our lives, the economy, and the environment. Unfortunately, the burdens of environmental impacts on community health and wellbeing are disproportionally distributed and often have an outsized effect on those with few resources.

Misinformation isn’t just about blatantly false claims – instead it often mixes bits of truth with emotional appeals and repeated exposure to create a “sticky” narrative. Combating misinformation requires factchecking and building strong, inclusive communities where diverse perspectives are respected, and honest dialogue is prioritized.

The number of issues we face may seem overwhelming, part of the strategy we are up against is called “flood the zone”, where the goal is to start so many fires that we are overwhelmed by where to start and end up giving up. But we aren’t giving up. Stay informed and stay engaged.