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Georgia Power stands firm behind safe operations at Plant Scherer

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Monday, August 3, 2020
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ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power is standing firm behind its employees and the safe operations at Plant Scherer in Juliette, Georgia, following a lawsuit filed July 29.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power is standing firm behind its employees and the safe operations at Plant Scherer in Juliette, Georgia, following a lawsuit filed July 29.
  • In 2013, Georgia Power faced similar litigation that the plaintiffs later withdrew after the court required them to provide expert evidence.
  • Since Plant Scherer first opened, Georgia Power has incorporated strict environmental standards into operating the generating plant, which included the operation of its ash pond.
  • Fact-based, clear and transparent information: Georgia Power, along with the Plant Scherer co-owners, is and will remain committed to the open communication and transparency of Plant Scherer's operations, ash pond closure plans and groundwater testing results.