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Officials with Southern Company are investigating why a nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle near Augusta unexpectedly shut down Wednesday night.
Vogtle’s unit 1 reactor will remain down until investigators determine the cause.
The issue has been reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Southern Company officials say the shutdown isn’t a danger to the public.
Tags: Augusta, Plant Vogtle