October 27, 2010

Despite the recommendation of its own staff, the Public Service Commission has voted to allow Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGL) a $26 million rate increase – a rate hike that will amount to about $10 more per year for the average ratepayer. Read more

October 20, 2010

On November 02, Georgia voters will be asked to choose whether the state constitution should be amended to require an annual $10 fee for certain motor vehicles, with an estimated $80 million in resulting revenues to go directly to fund trauma centers across the state. With Georgia leading the nation in unemployment and bankruptcy, increased fees of all kinds are receiving extra scrutiny from citizens struggling to make ends meet. In deciding how they will cast their vote on Amendment 2, some voters may be asking, “Why is this important for me and my family?” Read more

October 7, 2010

Earlier this week, Georgia Watch teamed up with AARP, the Georgia Retail Association (GRA), the Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA), and others to rally on the steps of the state capitol and highlight consumer concerns over Georgia Power’s $1 billion rate request.

The event went great. All major television outlets in Atlanta covered our press conference. In addition, various print, radio, and web outlets across the state – from Rome to Athens to Gainesville – covered the public hearing at the Public Service Commission. Read more