(AP) - Georgia’s Public Service Commission gets a rare turn at the top of the ballot in 2025, a chance to focus public attention on a regulatory body that sets rates and oversees generation plans for Georgia Power, which serves 2.3 million customers statewide.

Four Democrats and two Republicans are running in June 17 primaries. Early voting has begun and continues through June 14.

Georgia Power customers have seen bills rise six times in recent years because of higher natural gas costs , construction projects including two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle near Augusta , and other factors. A typical Georgia Power residential customer now pays more than $175 a month, including taxes.

All the challengers are calling for change, while Republican incumbent Tim Echols defends his re

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