The third round of hearings in the Georgia Power rate case will be heard this week by the state's Public Service Commission. This week will mark the end of expert testimony.
The Decatur Environmental Sustainability Board is working toward starting a composting pilot program in the city. The city has applied for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's waste recovery and diversion grant program.
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Decatur is advocating for energy efficiency and more access to renewable energy as the city plays a role in Georgia Power’s process to plan its electricity demand and strategies to meet needs over the next 20 years.
The Decatur City Commission, at its Dec. 6 meeting, approved a project budget and contract for the battery and solar system at the public works building, as well as for work that will stabilize the dairy barn at Legacy Park. The board additionally approved an agreement with Arborguard Tree Specialists for maintenance of street trees in downtown Decatur.