Atmos is requesting an annual revenue increase of $6.1 million, or an estimated monthly increase of $4.71 on the average residential customer's bill, according to a posting on the PSC Web site.
Atmos last received an increase in its base rates in 2005.
Additional hearings are scheduled for Aug. 12-14 in Atlanta and Sept. 3-4 at the Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville, according to the posting.
The commission is scheduled to make a final decision on the request Sept. 17.
Any new rates would take effect Oct. 1.
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On the Net: Georgia Public Service Commission. http://www.psc.state.ga.us
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