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Georgia Power looks to natural gas as it says it needs to generate more electricity soon

Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Bowen releases steam as it generates electricity from burning coal on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Euharlee. - photo by Mike Stewart | Associated Press

Georgia Power — Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Bowen releases steam as it generates electricity from burning coal on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Euharlee. - photo by Mike Stewart | Associated Press

Georgia Power Co. says increased demand for electricity is coming fast, asking regulators to let it secure more power generation ahead of schedule.