A review of the millions of registered voters in Georgia found just 20 noncitizens were registered to vote, Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday.
Those 20 people were removed from the state’s voter rolls – which total 8.2 million – and have been referred to local law enforcement, he said. Of the 20, only nine actually ever cast a ballot.
The findings underscore how rare it is for people who are not US citizens to register to vote. It’s illegal in federal elections and those who do register risk incarceration or deportation.
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“Georgia is a model when it comes to preventing noncitizen voting,” Raffensperger said at a news conference, adding, “We need to remain constantly vigilant.”
Because of the criminal investigation, the secretary of state’s office said it could not dislose when those nine people voted.
Former President Donald Trump and his conservative allies have latched onto the issue this election season, claiming it’s a widespread problem and that Democrats are relying on noncitizens to swing the election in their favor in November.
“There’s no proof that there is this overwhelming number of noncitizens on the rolls,” Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer in the secretary of state’s office said Wednesday. “Because, the reality is, if you’re a noncitizen and you’re a legal resident and you’re on a path to citizenship, if you try to register to vote, you will never get to be a citizen. It is very high risk, very low reward.”
Raffensperger said his office has opened case files on another 156 individuals whose citizenship status requires additional human investigation.
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Speaking to reporters, Sterling also knocked back some of the misinformation floating around the critical battleground state, including a false claim amplified by Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that voting machines were changing votes.
“There is zero evidence of a machine flipping an individual’s vote,” he said. “Are there elderly people whose hands shake and they probably hit the wrong button slightly, and it didn’t review their ballot properly before they printed it – that’s the main situation we have seen.”
Sterling added: “There is literally zero – and I’m saying this to certain congresspeople in the state – zero evidence of machines flipping votes. And that claim was a lie through 2020, it is a lie now.”
BATUMI, Georgia, 12th Jan 2026 — Seaside Georgia, a real estate consultancy and advisory firm based in the Adjara region, today announced an expansion of its project portfolio and the introduction of a new service framework. The initiative is intended to facilitate international participation in the coastal residential and hospitality sectors of Georgia.
This operational growth follows a period of increased activity along the Black Sea coast, specifically within Batumi, Gonio, and Kobuleti. Seaside Georgia’s updated operations will prioritize developments that adhere to international construction standards and sustainable urban planning protocols.
“As the Georgian Black Sea coast continues to grow as a destination for tourism and residency, the requirement for transparent, data-driven services has increased,” stated Luka Tskhadadze, co-founder of the company.
The rollout includes an expanded suite of advisory services designed to assist clients through the property acquisition process, including legal due diligence, architectural assessment, and property management. This “single-window” approach is intended to address the procedural requirements of cross-border real estate transactions.
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Seaside Georgia’s new framework also emphasizes infrastructure integration. The firm is focusing on projects located near the Batumi Boulevard expansions and those incorporating sustainable technologies, reflecting current trends in buyer preferences for energy-efficient living.
The regional market is supported by Georgia’s economic policies, which include a simplified property registration system and specific tax structures for property owners. Seaside Georgia’s expansion aims to support the local economy by facilitating international transactions and assisting in the development of hospitality infrastructure.
About Seaside Georgia Seaside Georgia is a real estate consultancy and advisory firm operating in Georgia. The company focuses on the Black Sea coastal market, providing services for residential and commercial property transactions. Seaside Georgia provides market analysis and administrative support to international clients navigating the Georgian property sector.
For more information, visit https://seasidegeorgia.ge/.
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Jan. 12 (UPI) — A fight that broke out at a state prison in Georgia left three prisoners dead and 13 others hospitalized, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
The violence took place Sunday and also injured a guard, though the extent of their injuries was unknown, WAGA-TV in Atlanta reported.
Sheriff Joel Cochran identified the three prisoners who died as Jimmy Lee Trammell, Ahmod Hatcher and Teddy Dwayne Jackson.
Cochran told WJBF-TV in Augusta that prisoners were fighting among themselves, sparking a larger riot at Washington County State Prison. It’s unclear what sparked the initial fight.
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Corrections officials put the facility on lockdown during the incident, and the prison was deemed secure by 6 p.m.
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Things to know
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens began his second term of office this month. (Jason Getz/AJC)
Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark launched his campaign for lieutenant governor today, making him the second Democrat to enter the race, the AJC’s Maya T. Prabhu reports.
The AJC’s Riley Bunch writes about Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ goal of expanding MARTA into Cobb and Gwinnett counties, an ambitious plan that would require reversing half a century of opposition.
Georgia is on track to receive about three-quarters of the $1.4 billion in rural health care grants it requested from the federal government, the AJC’s Ariel Hart reports.
Tread lightly
Gerald Pilgrim (front left) told reporters about the restoration process at the House of Representatives in Atlanta last Wednesday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC
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The new carpet installed at the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Atlanta. (Adam Beam/AJC)
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Under the Gold Dome
The Capitol in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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10 a.m.: House and Senate convene.
2 p.m.: House Health Committee meets to hear presentations from the Northside Cardiovascular Institute and the Children’s Care Network, among other groups.
Health care talks
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., is playing a role in health care discussions in the Senate. (Nathan Posner for the AJC)
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Today in Washington
President Donald Trump meets at the White House with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He will also meet with Frank Siller, founder and CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
The House returns for evening votes.
The Senate will take a procedural vote tied to advancing three appropriations bills.
Helene relief
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is running for reelection in 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s chief political reporter. He is also an author, TV analyst and co-host of the Politically Georgia podcast.
Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s chief political reporter. He is also an author, TV analyst and co-host of the Politically Georgia podcast.
Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the “Politically Georgia” podcast. She writes about Georgia’s congressional delegation, campaigns, elections and the impact that decisions made in D.C. have on residents of the Peach State.
Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the “Politically Georgia” podcast. She writes about Georgia’s congressional delegation, campaigns, elections and the impact that decisions made in D.C. have on residents of the Peach State.
Patricia Murphy is the AJC’s senior political columnist. She was previously a nationally syndicated columnist for CQ Roll Call, national political reporter for the Daily Beast and Politics Daily, and wrote for The Washington Post and Garden & Gun. She graduated from Vanderbilt and holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.
Patricia Murphy is the AJC’s senior political columnist. She was previously a nationally syndicated columnist for CQ Roll Call, national political reporter for the Daily Beast and Politics Daily, and wrote for The Washington Post and Garden & Gun. She graduated from Vanderbilt and holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.
Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.
Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.
