Jason Shaw takes his seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission following his swearing in today by Governor Nathan Deal. Deal appointed Shaw to fill the unexpired term of Doug Everett who retired as of December 31, 2018. Shaw is a native of Lanier County, Georgia in Commission District 1. Commissioner Shaw formerly represented Georgia House District 176 (Atkinson, Lanier, Lowndes and Ware counties) for four terms following his election in 2010 to the Georgia House of Representatives. In the House, he chaired the Legislative Rural Caucus and the House Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee.
 
Commissioner Shaw earned a Bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Georgia. He is a graduate of the Leadership Georgia class of 2004, the Leadership Lanier class of 2003, and the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership class of 2000. In 2011, he was recognized by Georgia Trend magazine’s “40 under 40” list of young Georgia leaders in business and government.  
 
“It’s an honor to become a member of this Commission,” said Shaw. “I look forward to tackling the difficult issues for the people of Georgia and working with my colleagues on the Commission.”
 
“Jason Shaw brings a wealth of talent and experience to this Commission,” said Commission Chairman Lauren “Bubba” McDonald, “We welcome him to the Commission and look forward to his wisdom and his direction as he serves on this Commission.”
 
"Jason Shaw's legislative experience will be an asset for the Georgia Public Service Commission as he serves as our newest commissioner," said Commission Vice-chair Tim Echols. "I look forward to learning from him and working to make our state a great place to live, work and raise a family."
 
Commissioner Shaw lives on a farm near Lakeland with his wife Kay Miller Shaw, from Valdosta, and their children, Anne Harvey and Slaton Shaw.