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A new poll shows Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms ahead of Republican Rick Jackson in Georgia's open governor's race. Bottoms won the Democratic primary in May, while Jackson secured the GOP nomination in June. A Bottoms victory would make her the first Democrat elected governor since 1998.
The author reflects on personal and historical ties to Savannah, Georgia, contrasting painful legacies of slavery and segregation with the city's progress toward desegregation, as noted by Martin Luther King Jr. The commentary argues for a nuanced understanding of Savannah's complex racial history.
Of the 2,500 individuals flagged by DHS as potential noncitizen voters in Georgia, most were never registered; they had pending applications while citizenship was investigated. Only about 150 had previously voted. Georgia has 8.1 million registered voters.
This commentary argues that Keisha Lance Bottoms' gubernatorial campaign in Georgia is historically significant, as she could become the first Black female governor in US history. It highlights her policy platform and her experience standing up to President Trump, suggesting her candidacy represents a broader fight for progress.
The AMBER Alert for 13-year-old Layla Alexis Nubian Carter was canceled after she was found safe in Jacksonville, Florida. Two people were taken into custody; authorities have not disclosed if suspect Giavannie Alexis Carter is among them.
Georgia's House Bill 945, effective July 1, 2026, allows banks and credit unions to place holds on transactions when they reasonably suspect financial exploitation of adults aged 65 or older or those with qualifying incapacities. The law gives banks discretion but does not require them to act.
Georgia's Senate Bill 195 allows residents to obtain PrEP directly at pharmacies without a separate doctor visit. The bipartisan law, backed by health coalitions, aims to reduce HIV disparities, especially among Latinos, who face higher diagnosis rates.
Georgia's labor force and employment reached record highs in June 2026, with the unemployment rate steady at 3.4%, nearly a full point below the national average. The labor force gained over 7,000 workers in June and nearly 70,000 year-over-year, while employment rose more than 10,000 to nearly 5.3 million.