YARBROUGH: Upcoming PSC Race a Referendum on Georgia Power?

YARBROUGH: Upcoming public service commission race a referendum on Georgia Power?

You get who you vote for. Or don’t vote for. Or who you vote for and don’t know you are voting for. It is not my job to lecture you on your civic responsibilities. But I do think I owe it to you to tell you there are some important elections upcoming that can have a significant impact on your pocketbook. Like the Georgia Public Service Commission.

YARBROUGH: Upcoming PSC race a referendum on Georgia Power?

You get who you vote for. Or don’t vote for. Or who you vote for and don’t know you are voting for. It is not my job to lecture you on your civic responsibilities. But I do think I owe…

CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Dick Yarbrough: Upcoming public service commission race a referendum on Georgia Power?

You get who you vote for. Or don’t vote for. Or who you vote for and don’t know you are voting for. It is not my job to lecture you on your civic responsibilities. But I do think I owe it to you to tell you there are some important elections upcoming that can have a significant impact on your pocketbook. Like the Georgia Public Service Commission. The five-member commission is responsible for regulating the state’s utility services, such as tele…

FAQ: Georgia Public Service Commission election

The Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates investor-owned utilities and affects nearly every Georgian, is up for election in November, with two Republican incumbents running against two Democrats. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

Public Service Commission: A closer look at one of the most important, but least understood, elections

This five-member government body holds immense power throughout the state. Responsible for regulating Georgia Power, the Commission's members control the electricity rates affecting every Georgia Power customer, including approving the utility's plans for electricity generation and distribution.