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The rent is higher. The groceries cost more. The light bill keeps changing. The neighborhood looks different. And for a
BMI GeorgiaSeptember 15, 2026

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The rent is higher.

The groceries cost more. The light bill keeps changing. The neighborhood looks different. And for a lot of people, working harder still doesn’t feel like getting ahead. So let’s talk about it. On Wednesday, September 30, leading up to the elections for Public Service Commissioner (PSC), Black Male Initiative and Climate Power present No Shade: A Community Conversation and Listening Session on Affordability, Climate, and the Cost of Surviving.
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