Welcome to the Georgia State House of Horrors!

Act I: The Ghost of Gerrymandering Past

Georgia remains haunted by the past 22 years of Republican control leaving our great state ranked 45th in healthcare, 49th for workers, and 39th for children. We have a $15 billion budget surplus, yet many working families struggle to make ends meet. They were able to remain in power in spite of their ghastly ways by mutilating the legislative maps.

Unfortunately, the ghosts of Georgia’s past are poised to lock in their power until 2040. The same Republican majority will try to redraw Georgia’s political maps at the next census. It’s up to us to banish these horrors and restore the light to our state. 

Therefore, we must flip the Georgia State House by the end of the decade. The path to a Democratic majority in the State House requires us to band together and continuously organize to flip 5 seats in 2026 and the remaining 6 in 2028.

Act II: The Phantom of the Power Bills

When it comes to Georgia’s power bills, the real phantoms aren’t in your attic — they’re sitting on the Public Service Commission. Year after year, these commissioners have let utility profits soar while Georgians are left to pay the price for their haunted decisions.

State and local elections are one of the most powerful ways for citizens to shape the policies that affect their daily lives. Yet, these elections often see low voter turnout. Their importance tends to get lost amid the noise of national politics. This lack of participation has allowed Republicans to hold key positions—often without serious challenge. With costs rising across the country, it’s time for Georgians to fulfill their civic duty and vote in the Public Service Commission (PSC) election.

While voting for a Public Service Commissioner might not sound as exciting as voting for president, this race has a direct impact on Georgians’ wallets and energy future. The PSC has five seats and its mission is to “ensure that consumers receive the best possible value for telecommunications, electric, and gas services, and have access to safe and reliable transportation and pipeline services.” The commission also sets utility rates—meaning it directly influences how much you pay for power.

Georgia Power rates have continued to climb. In January 2025, the PSC unanimously approved yet another rate hike, marking what has become an annual tradition of higher electricity bills. Over the past 12 months, power rates have increased by 34.7%.

In case you were wondering, Georgia Power had record-breaking profits in 2024 of $2.54 billion, which was a 22% increase from 2023.

PSC Commissioner Fitz Johnson blamed the rise on inflation, saying, “You can’t expect the price of groceries to go up, the price of gas to go up, and then your electricity not to go up.” Critics argue that the PSC has sided too often with utility companies rather than consumers. Reports show that Georgia Power executives have donated heavily to some of the PSC commissioners’ campaigns. This raises serious concerns about conflicts of interest and whether commissioners are truly representing the people of Georgia rather than the corporations they’re meant to regulate.

This year, two PSC seats are up for election:

This election matters. Early voting ends Friday, October 31st, and Election Day is November 4th. As a reminder, the PSC Elections are Statewide, this means every Georgia voter can vote in BOTH elections. Georgians deserve commissioners who will stand up for the people—not powerful utility companies or special interests. Our leaders should fight for affordable energy, transparency, and a clean, sustainable future for everyone in our state.

Act III: The Zombie Majority 

By now, you’ve met the ghosts and phantoms haunting Georgia’s politics — but the truly terrifying ones still roam the halls of the State Capitol: the Zombie Majority.

They shuffle through committee rooms, lifeless and unbothered, refusing to act while Georgia families face rising costs, shuttered hospitals, and vanishing opportunities. These political zombies can’t hear the cries for change — their ears belong to the lobbyists who keep them undead.

Instead of feeding on brains, they feed on apathy — surviving when voters stay home. That’s why your vote, your organizing, and your voice are the sunlight they can’t survive.

Across the state, young leaders, engaged citizens, and community organizers are rising, proving Georgia’s democracy still has a pulse. A fierce one. Every door knock, every conversation, every vote cast brings our state back to life.

So don’t fear the undead in the dome. Fear a future where we stop fighting back.

🩸 Let’s reanimate Georgia’s democracy — one district at a time.

💀 Chip in to help us oust five Republican zombies in 2026 — and help us move that much closer to bringing the Georgia legislature back to life.

Act IV: Georgia’s Potion of Healing

Even in the darkest corners of Georgia’s haunted halls, a cure is brewing — one powered by voters who’ve had enough of neglect disguised as leadership.

Governor Kemp sits on a $14 billion surplus, yet refuses to lift a finger as 640,000 Georgia children risk losing access to SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. The resources exist. The will to use them does not.

This isn’t just bad policy — it’s a betrayal of the people our leaders swore to serve.

📞 Tell Governor Kemp to use Georgia’s surplus to protect our children:
(404) 656-1776

💬 As State Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes reminded us:

While we demand action, we can also be the action. Join The 2030 Project in donating to the Northeast Georgia Food Bank — for every $100, they can provide 250 meals to families in need.

Because the only real healing potion is solidarity.

🕯️ As always, thank you for reading. And remember – don’t be tricked by Georgia’s bitter treats — the real treat is a government that finally cares for its people.

Happy Halloween from all of us at

🎃 The 2030 Project