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GUEST EDITORIAL: Why Georgia’s Power Bill Investigation Must be Independent and Transparent

By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)

(567 words)

Electricity isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Yet, for too many Georgians, what should be a straightforward utility bill has become a source of confusion and frustration. When I began examining my own Georgia Power bills, I discovered troubling inconsistencies between the fixed “budget billing” amount and the actual cost of electricity I used. That prompted me to call for an independent, third-party investigation into Georgia Power’s budget billing program, an issue now under formal review by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC).

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Rep. Carmen Rice Attends White House State Leadership Conference

ATLANTA – State Representative Carmen Rice (R-Columbus) recently attended the White House State Leadership Conference hosted by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA). The conference served as an opportunity for Georgia elected officials to hear from federal leaders about current national initiatives and ways to collaborate with those leaders at the state level.

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