JOURNAL ARTICLE

Alicia Johnson.

  • Published In: TIME Magazine, 2026, v. 207, n. 7/8. P. 29 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on the recent elections for Georgia's Public Service Commission (PSC), highlighting the victories of Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, who aim to address rising electricity prices linked to the state's expanding data center industry. Johnson, the first Black woman on the PSC, advocates for data centers to bear their own costs and contribute to clean energy initiatives, as residents in areas with data centers face increased power bills due to infrastructure upgrades. The PSC has approved multiple rate hikes from 2023 to 2025, prompting concerns about the financial burden on consumers. Johnson emphasizes the need for greater public awareness and engagement regarding the impacts of data centers on local communities. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:TIME Magazine. 2026/03, Vol. 207, Issue 7/8, p29
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0040-781X
  • Accession Number:191906945
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