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Georgia Elects Alicia Johnson as First Black Female Commissioner

12/30/2025

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Alicia Johnson, a Democrat, will be sworn in as Georgia's first Black woman elected to a statewide office, serving on the Public Service Commission.
She and fellow Democrat Peter Hubbard defeated incumbent Republicans in November amid rising electricity bills.
The Public Service Commission regulates Georgia Power, the state's sole private utility.
Johnson plans to work with the remaining Republican members to address issues affecting Georgia families.

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Alicia Johnson, a Democrat, will be sworn in as Georgia's first Black woman elected to a statewide office, serving on the Public Service Commission.
She and fellow Democrat Peter Hubbard defeated incumbent Republicans in November amid rising electricity bills.
The Public Service Commission regulates Georgia Power, the state's sole private utility.
Johnson plans to work with the remaining Republican members to address issues affecting Georgia families.