Utility Justice

February 15, 2022

In Albany, a rural city three hours south of Atlanta, we’ve seen a lot of crises. We were an epicenter during COVID, we have been through hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes, however, one of our biggest threats is something much simpler: our light bill.  Every month, families across the city receive utility bills anywhere from $300…

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9to5 demands utilities justice in Albany, Georgia

September 30, 2020

  ATLANTA — Yesterday, 9to5, National Association of Working Women members gathered in Albany, Georgia to support community members gathered outside Albany Utilities to protest cutoffs and other policies. During the protest, a resident, who self-identified as being on disability and struggling with mental health issues, came to Albany Utilities, seeking to understand why their…

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