Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator

By: Emily Jones, WABE/Grist

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 1,042

Last Updated: 15 hours, 12 minutes ago

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Beginning in January, three of the five officials on the Georgia Public Service Commission will be Democrats. It will be the first time the party has controlled the powerful energy regulation board in 30 years.

The commission, which regulates utilities including the state’s largest electric provider, Georgia Power, has come under …

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