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Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) Vote June 17

The UU GA Legislative Action Network  (of which UUFA is a part) is inviting everyone to attend Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) Nonpartisan Candidate Forum on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. This public forum will take place at Atlanta Area Council, Scouting for America Headquarters, 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339. Veteran Atlanta journalist Chris King of FOX 5 Atlanta will moderate the discussion. 

This event, hosted by the Cobb County Democracy Center, is a key opportunity for candidates from PSC Districts 2 and 3 to share their platforms, respond to public questions, and engage directly with Georgia residents ahead of the June 17 primary and the November 4 general election. This is a STATEWIDE election, meaning all registered voters in Georgia can vote in this election.

All certified candidates in Districts 2 and 3 have been invited to participate. We encourage you to attend and help spread the word so Georgia Voters can make informed decisions about the leadership of our state’s utility regulation body. The forum will also be livestreamed statewide to ensure accessibility for all Georgia voters.

📍 Register to attend (In Person or Virtual): REGISTER HERE

🖥️ View Livestream: WATCH HERE

For further information:  justice@uuathensga.org.

May 27 through June 13:  Advance Voting in Person for Statewide Special Primary for Georgia Public Service Commission

On June 17, a statewide Special Primary for Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) will be held. Each member elected to the PSC shall be required to be a resident of the PSC District they represent and shall be elected statewide by the electors of Georgia. The statewide Special Primary is a special election by the Democratic Party and the Republican Party to nominate candidates for GA PSC to be voted on in the ensuing November Special Election. 

Eight candidates are running for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission in a long-delayed election taking place this year.

The statewide Special Election to elect the Public Service Commissioner for District 2 and for District 3 will be held in November.

Important dates for this election are below:

  • Advance Voting in Person: May 27 through June 13
  • Absentee Vote by Mail:
    • Accepting applications through June 6
    • Mailing absentee ballots to voters who request them: May 27 through June 6
  • Election Day Voting in Person: June 17

Upcoming

Here are all the events, meetings, and other happenings open to all for May and June. For details of these meetings, look to the left! Remember to join your groups in Realm/Connect to receive direct updates and last minute schedule changes.

Rather see this as a calendar grid? Visit uuathensga.org/calendar . 

June

Groups on hiatus for the summer include Book Talks Discussion Group and Second Lookers. Check with your group for updates.

  • 1st – 
    • First Sunday Forum
    • Social Justice Action Team Business Meeting
    • Historical Jesus Book Discussion
    • Let’s Make Pride Posters
  • 4th –
    • Morning Meditation
    • Palms of Fire Weekly Drum Circle
    • Chalice Choir
  •  5th – Tai Chi Flow Class
  •  6th – Art Exhibit Reception, 5-7 p.m.
  •  7th – Anton Flores from Casa Aletnera workshop – Midwives of Justice: Hospitality and Resistance in an Era of Mass Deportation (at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church)
  •  7th – Pride Parade and Pride Festival (downtown Athens)
  • 11th – Morton Theatre Worship Service, led by Rev. Pippin 6:30 p.m., Hot Corner Celebration (UUFA Choir & Drum groups will not meet. All are invited to attend the service instead.)
  • 12th –
    • Tai Chi Flow Class
    • Racial Justice Team
  • 13th – Book signing for Rev. Brandan Robertson’s forthcoming book, Queer and Christian: Reclaiming Our Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table (SJAT + Alphabet Fam sponsoring)
  • 15th –
    • Third Sunday Forum: Meet Your Justice Partner: AADM
    • Peace Advocacy Team 
    • Historical Jesus Book Discussion
    • Goddess Group
  • 18th –
    • Morning Meditation
    • Palms of Fire Weekly Drum Circle
    • Simple Supper (3rd Wednesday this month only!)
    • Chalice Choir
  • 19th –
    • Tai Chi Flow Class
    • Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival (an AADM Justice Partner event)
  • 20th – Summer Solstice Celebration in Song and Dance
  • 22nd –
    • Compassionate Presence in Times of Strain, a Pastoral Care Team Workshop open to all, 1-3 p.m.
    • Alphabet Family
  • 23rd – Earth Ministry Team
  • 25th –
    • Morning Meditation
    • Palms of Fire Weekly Drum Circle
    • Chalice Choir
  • 26th – Tai Chi Flow Class
  • 29th – Journeys Newcomers’ Class

Below are highlights of upcoming special events.

Regular monthly events will be added in mid-June. 

July

  • 19th – Lead with Love: Leadership that Meets the Moment A Cluster Event offered by the UUA Southern Region at UUFA. Register here. 
  • 20th – New Member Recognition

August

  • 17th – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026) (9 a.m.-noon)
  • 24th – start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

November

  • 9th – start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church