Kemp touts data centers, calls AI “scary” but essential
Gov. Brian Kemp weighed in on the rush to develop artificial intelligence, calling the technology “scary” while also welcoming data centers to Georgia and criticizing others who would pause their development.
Special election to fill seat of late U.S. Rep. David Scott heads to runoff
The special election to fill the U.S. House seat previously held by the late David Scott is headed to an August 10th runoff, after Marcye Scott, the youngest of David Scott’s two daughters, fell just short of 50% of the vote. She will face fellow Democrat Everton Blair Jr. in the runoff to try and fill her father’s former seat for the rest of the year.
New law will consolidate Georgia transit authorities
New legislation signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp this week will “streamline Georgia’s transportation governance structure by dismantling the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) and reconstructing the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) into a single entity focused on efficiency and limited government.”
Republicans need to make up early voting gap
Georgia is about to end its early primary voting with good numbers for Democrats. Per statistics from http://georgiavotes.com/, so far in the 2026 primary election, 1,023,307 people have voted. At this point in the 2022 primary election, that number was 859,897.
New Georgia law designed to protect children online
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation into law that establishes safeguards for minors interacting with artificial intelligence systems while supporting continued innovation in Georgia’s growing technology sector. Senate Bill 540 takes effect July 1, 2027.
Senate committee issues subpoenas to Stacey Abrams in campaign finance investigation
The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations has issued subpoenas to Stacey Abrams, Lauren Groh-Wargo and Nsé Ufot as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into campaign finance law violations connected to the New Georgia Project and its affiliated entities. According to the subpoenas, they are to appear before the committee at the Capitol this morning at 10 a.m.
Chaos in Georgia elections again?
As Georgia continues to be the focus of endless election related stories, another potential bombshell has arisen. Former DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones, a Republican candidate for Secretary of State, has filed a Writ of Mandamus based on an Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump last year prohibiting the use of ballot QR codes in federal elections.
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James Alert – Final InsiderAdvantage Georgia GOP primary runoff poll coming soon
Be looking for the final InsiderAdvantage Monday poll of the Georgia GOP primary runoffs. We will push out alerts later today as to where and how to learn the final numbers from one of RealClearPolitics’ most highly rated national multi-state pollsters and Georgia’s “Go To” pollster for over 25 years.
InsiderAdvantage GOP primary runoff polls: Jackson holds slight lead, Collins edges out Dooley
Editor’s note: Due to Gov. Brian Kemp’s endorsement in the governor’s race and President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the Senate contest, InsiderAdvantage will publish another Georgia GOP primary runoff survey this evening.
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Opinion: Georgia’s gaming future – a crucial revenue opportunity
As state legislators begin setting the agenda for their 2026 legislative session, the conversation surrounding gaming in Georgia is heating up and for good reason. In August, I had the honor of testifying before the Georgia House Study Committee on Gaming about the excellent sites around the state for destination gaming resorts.
Opinion: All that glitters… Bringing balance to Georgia’s gambling fight
All that glitters is gold, according to the sparkling sales pitches delivered by the parade of gambling lobbyists at the Capitol on August 25th. But for the state House Study Committee on “gaming” to make informed decisions about proposed gambling expansion in Georgia, members should also hear in-depth presentations from a range of gambling opponents.
Opinion: Powering Georgia’s future: How constructive state policies keep energy reliable and affordable
Across the country, the cost of basic needs like food, housing and utilities continues to rise. At the same time, Georgia is growing. Businesses and families are moving to our state, and with that growth comes increased demand for energy. But even amid this growth and economic uncertainty, Georgia Power customers have something to count on.
