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The first new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle is now in service – which means bills are going up again for Georgia Power customers. A charge of about $5.46 for the typical residential customer will appear on power bills in August, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center.
It is the third bill increase this year, with more on the way.
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