AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRunoff Fallout in Georgia Politics: Georgia Republicans split with President Trump in Tuesday runoffs—voters backed Trump’s Senate pick, Rep. Mike Collins, while rejecting Trump’s governor choice, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, in favor of billionaire Rick Jackson, setting up Collins vs. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Jackson vs. Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. Redistricting Roadblock: GOP leaders also shelved Kemp’s special-session push to redraw maps, citing pending court fights and timing, after protests and criticism tied the effort to protecting Black voting power. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened into a post-tropical system, but forecasters warn remnants could still bring 5–10 inches of rain (isolated higher) and life-threatening flash flooding across parts of the Southeast, including western Georgia. Public Safety: A metro Atlanta woman faces federal drug trafficking charges after investigators say they found nearly 200 pounds of meth hidden in a Forest Park home and detached garage. Community & Culture: The 1903 Gold Dome Courthouse in Cartersville will open for America250-era tours next month, and the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition is underway in Columbus.
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