GPB Reporter Grant Blankenship on Coal Ash Disposal Problem

GPB Reporter Grant Blankenship on Coal Ash Disposal Problem

GPB Reporter Grant Blankenship on Coal Ash Disposal Problem Lawmakers

Premiered February 25, 2020
GPB Reporter Grant Blankenship on Coal Ash Disposal Problem

The issue of coal ash disposal was front and center on the 17th day of the session. The issue was accompanied by the presence of Juliette residents. The residents came to the Capitol to press lawmakers to force Georgia Power to dispose of toxic coal ash away from ground water. GPB reporter Grant Blankenship talks with Capitol Correspondent Patricia Murphy about the issue.

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