Democrats hope voters will deliver change in Public Service Commission race
It’s Election Day across the country, with a few key battles in Georgia.
On Tuesday’s episode of the “Politically Georgia” podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalists Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the Public Service Commission race.
They are joined by former Georgia U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, a Republican who sits on the Nuclear Matters Advocacy Council, which promotes nuclear energy.
Then, AJC City Hall reporter Riley Bunch joins us to talk about Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ reelection bid.
Bunch also provides insights into the competitive race for Atlanta City Council president.
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Georgia Decides 2025
With nearly 1,000 municipal contests underway across Georgia, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is your trusted source for election coverage.
Top races: Polls have opened across Georgia. Here are the key races in the metro Atlanta area to watch.
What’s going on today: One extra hour. After a contentious battle, Judge rules Atlanta polls will remain open until 8 p.m.
Early data: Most registered voters have yet to cast a ballot — only 8% of Georgians voted early and overall turnout is expected to remain light. Here’s who voted early in Atlanta’s municipal elections.
What to watch: Will it be a good night for Democrats? What could key races mean for 2026? 5 questions about Georgia’s elections
The issues: The statewide Public Service Commission contest is likely the most closely watched race today among political experts and voters alike. Meet the candidates running for seats on state’s powerful utility regulator
Opinion: “You can talk about any issue but you’ve got to be focused because you’re not the mayor, you’re not the City Council.” Candidates locked in a fierce fight to become Atlanta City Hall’s second-in-command
How to vote: Find your polling site
About the Author
Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She also steps in front of the mic, creating compelling segments for the show. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.
