Alicia Johnson Becomes 1st Black Woman On Georgia’s Public Service Commission

Source: aliciaforgeorgia.com / aliciaforgeorgia.com

On Thursday, Alicia Johnson will become the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Georgia when she joins the state Public Service Commission.

According to AP, Alicia Johnson was sworn in to the role on Monday during a ceremony in the commission chambers. Johnson called her election a “historic milestone” during the ceremony. “You stand with me at the intersection of history and responsibility. This oath connects me to a long arc of progress in Georgia ...