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Is Coal Ash Poisoning The Water In Juliette, Georgia? Residents Say Yes And They Want Answers

Georgia Today

English - April 23, 2021 17:04 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MB
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Stories of unexplained illnesses, cancers and death have been the talk of Juliette, Georgia, for years. The town outside Macon is home to Georgia Power’s Plant Scherer, one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the country. Juliette residents say coal ash from the plant is poisoning their water supply. Now, they’re calling for policymakers to help.