Georgia PSC election draws unusual attention as voters head to polls

ATLANTA - After a long court battle, a special election to fill two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is well underway.

What we know:

The final day of early voting is now underway in the Georgia PSC race.

In District 2, incumbent Republican Tim Echols faces Democratic challenger Alicia Johnson.

In District 3, Democrat Peter Hubbard is running against incumbent Republican Fitz Johnson.

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What they're saying:

"This is a board that governs kitchen table issues, largely energy prices and a few other issues like broadband and telecommunications," Republican strategist Brian Robinson explained. "But it is the energy prices that are certainly what is getting people’s attention, and both sides are mak