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February 21, 2026

PSC Commissioner Tricia Pridemore Won’t Seek Reelection, Weighs Possible Run for Congress

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Republican Georgia Public Service Commission incumbent Tricia Pridemore announced Tuesday that she will not seek reelection this year, a move that adds fresh uncertainty to the balance of power on the five-member panel that regulates monopoly utilities such as Georgia Power.

February 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Rising Georgia Power Bills Spark Frustration in Chattooga County as PSC Makeup Shifts

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Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, many residents say steadily rising Georgia Power bills are placing increased pressure on household budgets, particularly for low- to moderate-income families and seniors on fixed incomes.