Power bills, data centers dominate Republican Georgia PSC debate
News ClipAJC.com·GA·4/29/2026
Republican candidates for the Georgia Public Service Commission's District 5 seat debated, with power bills and data centers being key topics. The debate highlighted concerns over customer electricity costs and the impact of data centers.
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Republican candidates vying for the District 5 seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission engaged in a primary debate where power bills and data centers emerged as central issues. The debate saw candidates criticizing customer costs, with data centers also being a significant point of discussion. The District 5 seat, which is based in western Georgia and includes parts of metro Atlanta, is voted on statewide, making these topics relevant to a broad electorate.