Georgia Power’s Secretive Practices Shielded by Prosecutorial Inaction

In a troubling episode highlighting the opaque relationship between corporate giants and regulatory oversight, Patty Durand—a persistent critic of Georgia Power—was arrested after allegedly taking a notebook marked “Georgia Power Trade Secrets” during a public meeting. Yet, just days after spending nearly two days jailed, prosecutors dropped all charges due to insufficient evidence.This decision by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should raise alarm bells for Americans who value transparency and accountability from entities that hold monopolistic power over essential services. How can Georgia Power demand secrecy under the guise of protecting business interests while wielding near-unchecked control over energy...