US EditionAlicia Johnson to become first Black woman elected to Georgia’s Public Service Commission
Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard defeated incumbents amid public concern over rising electricity costs, marking the first Democratic wins on Georgia's commission since 2006.
- Alicia Johnson will become the first Black woman elected to a statewide post in Georgia that isn't a judgeship when she takes office on the Public Service Commission.
- Johnson and Peter Hubbard defeated incumbent Republicans in November, marking the first Democratic state-level victories since 2006 in Georgia.
- Johnson stated her election is a historic milestone and comes with a great responsibility, affecting families' monthly bills and community health.
- Georgia's Public Service Commission regulates Georgia Power Co., which serves 2.7 million customers across the state.
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Alicia Johnson: 1st Black Woman On Georgia’s Public Service Commission
Source: aliciaforgeorgia.com / aliciaforgeorgia.com On Thursday, Alicia Johnson will become the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Georgia when she joins the state Public Service Commission. According to AP, Alicia Johnson was sworn in to the role on Monday during a ceremony in the commission chambers. Johnson called her election a “historic milestone” during the ceremony. “You stand with me at the intersection of history and responsi…
Alicia Johnson sworn in as first Black woman on Georgia Public Service Commission
Alicia Johnson was sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the Georgia Public Service Commission, the first female Democrat to serve on the commission, and the first Black woman elected to a statewide executive office. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
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Alicia Johnson Becomes 1st Black Woman On Georgia’s Public Service Commission
Source: aliciaforgeorgia.com / aliciaforgeorgia.com On Thursday, Alicia Johnson will become the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Georgia when she joins the state Public Service Commission. According to AP, Alicia Johnson was sworn in to the role on Monday during a ceremony in the commission chambers. Johnson called her election a “historic milestone” during the ceremony. “You stand with me at the intersection of history and responsi…
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