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#1. This week, Georgia Power Co. decided to do what?
It’s increase customers’ rates by $1.8 billion.
Georgia Power Co. and regulatory staff reached an agreement Wednesday that would give the company a nearly $1.8 billion rate increase over three years — if Georgia’s five elected public service commissioners approve.
#2. Gov. Brian Kemp banned which popular social media app from state government computer devices?
It’s TikTok.
Kemp on Thursday immediately banned the use of TikTok, WeChat and Telegram from all computer devices controlled by Georgia’s state government, saying the Chinese government may be able to access users’ personal information.
#3. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said this week he’d like to do away with what?
It’s runoff elections.
Georgia’s top elections official urged lawmakers on Wednesday to end general election runoffs but offered no specific proposals, saying there is a “wide range of options.”
#4. The U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday it would honor ________ with a postage stamp in 2023?
It’s John Lewis.
Even though all these choices deserve their own stamp, the late congressman and civil rights giant John Lewis will be honored with a postage stamp in 2023.
#5. True or False: Health experts are urging masks and vaccines once again ahead of holiday gatherings.
It’s true.
The updated guidance on indoor mask-wearing from the CDC was announced as nearly all states have at least one county with medium or high COVID-19 community levels, including Georgia.
