Judge postpones Public Service Commission election, says system disenfranchises Black voters

Why it matters: Georgia's Public Service Commission regulates the state's investor-owned utilities including Georgia Power. It sets customers' utility rates, can assess fines for pipeline safety and oversees the construction budget of projects like the massive Plant Vogtle nuclear power plant expansion.

Catch up quick: The quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial commission is comprised of five at-large members who are elected statewide, yet assigned to one of five geographic districts.

The big picture: Grimberg, a Trump appointee, said his order "shall remain in effect" until a new method is enacted by the General Assembly and approved by the court, or is adopted by the court if the General Assembly doesn't come up with a new method.

What we're watching: The state defendants have 30 days to appeal.