Georgia Democrats are seeking to make a statewide election of two utility regulators a referendum on rising electricity bills. Republicans, warning Democrats could steal rare wins in the races for the Public Service Commission,

When Georgia’s State Election Board considered a proposal to recommend that state lawmakers ban no-excuse absentee voting early last year, the Republican-dominated body shot it down, with then-newly appointed Chair John Fervier casting the deciding vote.

The state Public Service Commission sets Georgia Power rates, among other oversight responsibilities. Two of its five seats are up for grabs in November.

Early voting begins today across Georgia for the Nov. 4 municipal elections, marking the start of the final stretch before Election Day.

From Oct. 14 to Oct. 31, Georgia voters have the opportunity to pick who they want overseeing Georgia Power and its rates.

The special election for the Georgia Public Service Commission seats has Republicans concerned about turnout, fearing local elections could favor Democrats.

To many voters, the Public Service Commission is a mystery, but rising power bills show just how important it is.

The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Americus at South Georgia Technical College's Pope Center. It's the sixth and final meeting of the committee.

The agency looking for a replacement prosecutor for Georgia's election interference case has a little more time.

Early voting starts in Georgia for municipal elections, including pivotal Public Service Commission races, with ballot casting options before the Nov. 4 election day.