ATLANTA - Georgia Capitol Police have arrested Patty Durand for allegedly stealing a booklet containing confidential Georgia Power information during a regulatory proceeding.

Durand supposedly took the information from a desk during a break at a regulatory hearing, according to The Associated Press .

What they're saying:

Authorities have not said what she planned to do with the material, though she has been outspoken about transparency concerns.

Georgia Power says it is working with investigators.

If she is convicted, she could be sentenced to 1 to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

Durand wanted to serve on the commission in 2022, but an election was never held because of litigation over whether statewide elections were racially discriminatory.

She then formed Georgi

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