Fitz Johnson appointed to Georgia Public Service Commission

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Former Cobb Commission candidate Fitz Johnson was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday to serve on the Georgia Public Service Commission. Fitz Johnson, Cobb Commission candidate

Johnson will replace PSC chairman Chuck Eaton, whom Kemp named to serve as a Superior Court judge in the Atlanta circuit.

Johnson, a Republican from Vinings, is a retired Army officer and business executive who was defeated in the November 2020 election by Democrat Jerica Richardson for the Cobb Board of Commissioners District 2, which includes some of East Cobb.

“Fitz Johnson’s remarkable record of service to our nation, experience as a private sector business leader, and dedication to his community uniquely qualify him to serve our state on the Public Service Commission,” Kemp said in a statement. “With his diverse background and real-world leadership credentials, I know Fitz will work hard every day to ensure Georgia remains the top state for business and the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”

In a statement issued on social media page, Johnson said “I am honored that Governor Brian Kemp has appointed me to the Public Service Commission. I look forward to serving our great State.”

Johnson is a trustee of the Wellstar Health System and the Kennesaw State University Foundation, serves on the State Charter Schools Commission and is active with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.

The PSC is a five-member elected board that regulates utilities in the state of Georgia. They serve six-year terms, and Johnson’s appointment means that the current composition remains all-Republican.

He will serve the remainder of Eaton’s term, which expires in 2024.