Ten candidates compete for two seats on Georgia’s powerful utility commission

By: Emily Jones, WABE/Grist

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 1,862

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.

Ten candidates are vying for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission in the May 19 primary.

The commission oversees utilities, including telecommunications, natural gas and electricity – notably Georgia Power, the state’s largest electric utility. The commission has final say over how Georgia Power makes energy and what it charges customers. This gives commissioners …

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