Georgia is among the top states for the development of new data centers. While there are proponents which contend the centers will bring economic rewards such as jobs and other community benefits, there’s also a lot of pushback. These concerns include increases in consumer energy bills and environmental deterrents such as noise, pollution, and water consumption. On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, Georgia Power addresses costs and other concerns related to data centers. We’re joined in-studio by Erica McGill, Senior Vice President of Business Strategy and Transactions, also, Jacob Hawkins, Communications Director for Georgia Power.

 

Then, we begin Part 1 of our discussion with Gen Z voters, the largest voting bloc in the state of Georgia. They respond to criticism of voter apathy among young people and share how they talk to their peers about the importance of making their voices heard. Students from Spelman College, Oglethorpe University, and Georgia State University join a strategic advisor from Rock the Vote, who shares his experience with the late Congressman John Lewis about motivating young voters.

Georgia is among the top states for the development of new <a href="https://www.wabe.org/data-centers/">data centers</a>. While there are proponents which contend the centers will bring economic rewards such as jobs and other community benefits, there&rsquo;s also a lot of pushback. These concerns include increases in consumer energy bills and environmental deterrents such as noise, pollution, and water consumption. On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-power/">Georgia Power</a> addresses costs and other concerns related to data centers. We&rsquo;re joined in-studio by Erica McGill, Senior Vice President of Business Strategy and Transactions, also, Jacob Hawkins, Communications Director for Georgia Power.
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Then, we begin Part 1 of our discussion with <a href="https://www.wabe.org/gen-z/">Gen Z</a> voters, the largest <a href="https://www.wabe.org/voting/">voting</a> bloc in the state of Georgia. They respond to criticism of voter apathy among young people and share how they talk to their peers about the importance of <a href="https://www.wabe.org/election/">making their voices heard</a>. Students from <a href="https://www.spelman.edu/">Spelman College</a>, <a href="https://oglethorpe.edu/">Oglethorpe University</a>, and <a href="https://www.gsu.edu/">Georgia State University</a> join a strategic advisor from <a href="https://www.rockthevote.org/">Rock the Vote</a>, who shares his experience with the late Congressman John Lewis about motivating young voters.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.