Weasels in the Wires: Georgia's PSC Peril, Data Center Gold Rush, and MORE

In this fiery, unfiltered episode of The Georgia Hour, host BKP dives headfirst into the chaotic underbelly of Georgia politics, blending personal rants, insider scoops, and urgent election warnings with his signature cigar-fueled intensity. BKP quickly pivots to roasting Greg Dolezal (aka "the weasel"), spotlighting a Substack exposé by Scott Howard labeling him a "fake MAGA warrior" with deep establishment ties, complete with a damning photo alongside Fulton County Chairman Rob Pitts. Despite a brief attempt at civility the day before, the weasel nickname sticks like frost on a pumpkin.

The bulk of the episode lasers in on the embattled Public Service Commission (PSC) race, where Republican incumbents Tim Echols and Fitz Johnson are drowning in early voting data: just 33% Republican turnout versus 53% Democrat, with a suspicious 14% "swing unknown" vote skewing from non-GOP strongholds. Drawing from a deep dive with a data team analyzing all 14 districts, BKP warns that even red bastions are underwater—no district is on track. He blasts the GOP for infighting over ads (three anti-Echols/Johnson spots have run on Roku for a month, targeted by age and demographics) while ignoring the race, calling a recent district email a "panic mode" alert. Losing these seats, he argues, could hand Democrats control of the PSC, could result in a crippling Trump's Senate leverage in his final term—especially with potential GOP Senate losses elsewhere. BKP floats the radical "nuclear option": If a Democrat like Marcus Flowers or Jeff Duncan snags the governorship, Republican majorities in the House and Senate could strip the office of powers (a plan insiders allegedly have ready). But he flips the script, demanding immediate power reductions regardless of party to rein in lobbyist-driven governance and refocus on "we the people." He pledges his vote for Echols and Johnson but refuses endorsements, urging rural turnout in counties like Pickens, Gilmer, Fannin, Union, and Towns—lest Democrats weaponize a PSC win for 2026 midterms.

Shifting gears to energy woes, BKP torches Georgia Power's AJC-reported pitch to regulators: Build gas-fired plants, solar, and batteries adding 10,000 MW (equivalent to 10 Plant Vogtle reactors) to feed the state's data center boom—the fastest in the U.S., fueled by AI servers guzzling power like "large cities." He mocks Vogtle's endless overruns ($42B+ and counting) as proof of unchecked corporate greed, questions the water strain (unmentioned in reports), and demands missing environmental impact studies or blue-ribbon panels—hypocritically absent amid the "Wild West" land grab. Tying it to cronyism, he exposes Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (Trump-endorsed MAGA hat-wearer) via a $10B Butts County project: Jones's certificate-of-need bill greenlights a family-owned hospital and data centers on dad-owned River Park land, with GOP Chair Josh McKoon’s wife is the chamber prez there as a convenient ally—plus a Jason Aldean fundraiser packed with party brass. BKP contrasts this with AG Chris Carr's timely gang unit bust of two Guatemalan illegals trafficking and raping a 14-year-old in Fort Valley, questioning why such wins only spike during his governor run.

Election integrity steals the spotlight next: At a Fannin County GOP meeting (35 attendees, featuring Vernon Jones and Kelvin King both candidates for Secretary of State), State Board of Elections member Janelle King drops bombshells—strongest words yet on Fulton County's missing ballot images. The board's DOJ referral is active, with Trump name-drops fueling progress; King confirms ongoing comms, assuring "trust me, they're communicating." BKP grills her on U.S. AG Ed Martin's involvement, getting an affirmative nod amid open investigations. He contrasts this with Raffensperger's "wins" and slams Jeff Duncan (running for governor?) for wooing North Fulton Democrats, boasting bipartisan creds (budget, crime bills, 2020 pushback) while admitting his edge: "Democrats haven't won in 30 years" because he can flip indies and low-turnout GOP. Duncan eyes a Jones matchup, backed by Never-Trump cash (e.g., George Conway ties), positioning as the "fair balance" fix for affordability, healthcare, and rent crises.

Wrapping with rapid-fire jabs, BKP previews a October 28 Gainesville MAGA event for candidate breakdowns, questions Marjorie Taylor Greene pushing daughter, and spotlights scandals: Albino Rhino Brant Frost (tied to $140M Ponzi), Dennis "Jackal" Futch (must-go list), and Kandiss Taylor's First District woes (needing Stew Peters' chaotic endorsement). He closes on a Supreme Court musing: New Chief Justice probes if local "fees" skirt tax limits—a potential win for taxpayers. A wake-up siren for Georgia Republicans to fight like hell, or watch the weasels and wires turn the Peach State blue. Tune in tomorrow for Fannin clips and more unsparing truth.