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Georgia lawmakers will convene a special session starting Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to address the impending ban on QR code-based vote counting, which takes effect July 1. Republican Governor Brian Kemp called the session to resolve issues from the 2024 law and to draw new congressional maps for 2028.
A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows Trump-endorsed Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones trailing businessman Rick Jackson 46% to 49% in the Republican gubernatorial runoff. Jackson has spent roughly $100 million of his own money, overtaking Jones after trailing in late May. Incumbent Governor Brian Kemp's late endorsement could help Jones.
This commentary argues that Georgia's medical board is underfunded and ineffective at disciplining doctors who provide questionable treatments. It contends that the board lacks resources and authority, allowing doctors to continue practicing despite complaints, and contrasts Georgia's lax oversight with stricter actions by other states' medical boards.
This commentary argues that activists are pressuring major Georgia corporations like Coca-Cola and Delta to oppose restrictive voting laws, drawing parallels to the civil rights era. It contends that corporate involvement could shift the political landscape, but notes challenges in mobilizing businesses that have previously stayed neutral.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones in the GOP runoff against Rick Jackson, breaking months of neutrality. The endorsement boosts Jones in the closing days of the expensive race.
The Atlanta Beltline opened two new trail segments connecting the eastside and westside, creating 'The U' and linking nearly 17 continuous miles of the 22-mile main loop. The Southside Trail and Northeast Trail connect neighborhoods including Bankhead, Grove Park, and the West End.
A federal appeals court struck down a Georgia law allowing incumbents like the governor to raise unlimited campaign funds through leadership committees. The ruling, which deals a blow to Lt. Gov. Burt Jones's fundraising, found the law likely violates the Constitution.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp appointed Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker to the Georgia Court of Appeals after she lost her re-election bid. The appointment may void the election result under state law, as the governor can fill a vacancy created by the appointment itself.
The commentary argues that Georgia lawmakers should not eliminate Black-majority voting districts, despite legal authority to do so. It contends that such actions undermine representation and civil rights, and urges lawmakers to consider the ethical implications rather than just political advantage.