AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVoting Rights & Elections: Georgia’s Senate approved a bill to keep QR code ballot tabulation through 2028, but added a major twist: counties must hand-recount the top two races before results are certified. Democrats warned the manual recount requirement could delay outcomes and create confusion, while Republicans said the change keeps the state on track after lawmakers failed to fund a replacement system before the July 1 QR deadline. Property Tax Relief Fight: In the special session, Democrats again blocked GOP efforts to swap property tax cuts for local sales tax increases, arguing it would raise costs on essentials while shifting burdens onto lower-income Georgians. Local Governance: The QR-code debate is unfolding alongside continued clashes over how to handle election administration and affordability measures in Georgia’s fast-moving special session. Community & Culture: Coastal Georgia marked Juneteenth with events including a Tybee Island wade-in and celebrations in McIntosh County, highlighting local heritage and freedom. World Cup in Atlanta: Spain and Saudi Arabia meet Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with Spain seeking a bounce-back after a scoreless opener.
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