The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Technology Innovation Showcase awards. The annual program recognizes state and local government agencies in Georgia for their creative use of technology to improve operations, reduce costs, and provide better services to residents.
A full list of winners and details about their projects can be found on the Technology Innovation Showcase webpage.
Georgia Power has started building a major new battery energy storage system near Wadley that will support local renewable resources. Officials say it will boost grid reliability while bringing economic benefits to Jefferson County. Additional projects across Georgia aim to further expand clean energy capacity.
Georgia Power has completed contracts totaling more than 110 megawatts in new distributed generation solar projects after approval from state regulators. The company plans further expansion with additional bids set through at least 2027.
The U.S. Census Bureau has reported a slowdown in population growth across most American counties between July 2024 and July 2025 due mainly to reduced international migration levels. Some large metropolitan areas saw notable declines while southeastern states remained among the fastest growing.
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