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Thursday, November 29, 2012 

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Updated with video; How much does the city of Albany pay annually in electricity? We answer that question in our FOX 31, Facebook Story of the Day.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Updated with video; People gathered at Mitchell EMC Friday afternoon where they could receive free eye and health exams, meet the mascot, listen to a speech made by FDR, and learn about the important history for the company's 75th anniversary.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  The Albany Housing Authority says utility allowance adjustments will be effective June 1. Some will see an increase, others will see a decrease.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia Power and Atkinson County Emergency Management Agency are working to restore power to residents in Pearson, GA after severe weather moved through the area Saturday evening.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  A morning fire at an Austin Drive home leaves a family displaced before New Years.

Monday, December 19, 2011  AP IMPACT: Survey shows more than 32 power plants to be retired because of new pollution rules

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Water, Gas and Light faces a $11.8 funding gap after the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia increased their fees for WG&L. To help offset these costs, WG&L is increasing rates by five percent.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Few in new poll confident in US response to possible nuke crisis, but most see it as unlikely. Take our poll and share your views.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Utility crews continued to work to restore power to thousands of Georgians who lost their electricity, and communities were trying to recover from the storms that killed six people around the state and caused heavy damage.

Monday, January 17, 2011  Going green is a great idea but sometimes it can be costly and complicated.  Well if you have a laptop computer going green is just a few mouse clicks away.  Check it out in this week’s Go Green.

Friday, December 31, 2010  Georgia Power is hiking electricity bills for its 2.4 million customers in the New Year.

Monday, February 01, 2010  Analysis: Chavez's brand of socialism hobbled in Venezuela; protesters say 'you struck out'

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  The general manager of the Crisp County Power Commission spoke to Dougherty County Rotarians today about the future of power itself.

Thursday, January 29, 2009  Water Gas and Light approved a rate hike on Thursday that could be seen in your next electricity bill.