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My Commitment to Community Service Began as a Child

My commitment to community service did not begin yesterday. It began as a child growing up in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. As one of nine children, we didn't have much, but I learned early that service is not about what you have—it's about what you are willing to give.

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I Give a Damn- Who We Support

Check out the candidates that you should support.

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State of Affairs

Critical Public Service Commission races in Georgia's upcoming midterm elections are poised to determine the state's approach to rising energy costs and the rapid expansion of data centers.

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What separates the four Georgia PSC candidates in the 2026 election?

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Young Democrats host Keisha Lance Bottoms & other statewide political candidates on Mercer campus

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Shelia Edwards on Climate & Energy: Where the Candidates Stand

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Georgia Power shutoffs cost more than AC

A summer power outage in Georgia can disrupt far more than comfort. Without electricity, homes quickly become hotter, food can spoil, sleep gets harder, and remote work may no longer be possible.

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Open AI Deal Statement

After $679 Million in Additional Savings, Georgia's Democratic Commissioners Aren't Declaring Victory
New Georgia Power agreement on the Effingham County OpenAI project nearly doubles projected 2029 customer savings. Hubbard says he won't celebrate paper promises.

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Dem Candidates for Public Service Commission Talk Data Centers and More

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Scenes, voices from 2026 Georgia Democratic Convention

Public Service Commissioner Candidate Shelia Edwards: Data Centers

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Georgia Democrats seek ‘crucial third vote’ on PSC

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Utility-associated interests fund Georgia PSC candidates Fitz Johnson, Josh Tolbert

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Edwards Statement on Marietta Data Center

“Community was clear” – PSC Nominee & Local Shelia Edwards Opposes Council Approval of Powers Ferry Data Center
The approval comes despite a six month moratorium already in place.

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PSC Investigation Results

PSC investigation confirms what candidate Edwards and Georgia families have been saying all along - Data Centers must pay their fair share.

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“Do the Right Thing”

Vote Shelia Edwards for Georgia Public Service Commissioner, District 5

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Joint Hubbard + Edwards on RTP Docket Vote

PSC Formally Opens Data Center Investigation to Address Billion Dollar “RTP Loophole”
Republican Majority spent months insisting families were already protected.

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PSC Power Ticket at GMA in Savannah

It was great joining members of Georgia's Public Service Commission at the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention in Savannah.

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Democrat Shelia Edwards wins utility commission primary as Republicans head to a runoff

In the District 5 Democratic primary, Shelia Edwards defeated opponents Craig Cupid and Angelia Pressley. She will face the winner of the runoff between Mehan and Tolbert, as well as Libertarian Thomas Blooming in the November general election..

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South Cobb’s Shelia Edwards Wins PSC Democratic Primary

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Shelia Edwards wins Democratic PSC primary as GOP contest heads to runoff

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health is shaped not only in clinics and counseling offices, but also in the everyday stability of our live

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My Commitment to Community Service Began as a Child

Stand with Shelia Edwards in this statewide race for Georgia Public Service Commissioner.

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Shelia Edwards for Georgia Public Service Commission