Georgia
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republicans will move out of Georgia if Stacey Abrams wins
ATLANTA – Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is predicting a mass exodus of Republican voters if Democrat Stacey Abrams is elected because the state’s subsequent governor.
Throughout an episode of her MTG Stay social media video sequence earlier this month, she hosted Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, who she considers an “America First” ally. The 2 talked about quite a few points, however touched upon Georgia primaries and the upcoming basic Midterm Election in November.
“So, however Stacey Abrams, although, she desires to be governor and I feel she’s all in on this,” Rep. Greene mentioned.
Abrams ran unopposed within the major and incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp beat out Republican challenger David Perdue final month. It units up a rematch of the 2018 election that would show to set new data on cash spent on a gubernatorial race. Republican strategist Ryan Mahoney estimated it may value $250 million general after campaigns and different teams end spending.
“George Soros is closely backing her. She’s obtained cash… she’s obtained extra money than God at this level,” Greene mentioned.
Gaetz questioned how future elections would function if Abrams moved into the Governor’s Mansion with incumbent Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger nonetheless in workplace.
“She wins and he or she’s the governor with Brad Raffensperger as secretary of state, how lengthy will it take to avoid wasting Georgia from that as a result of they’re gonna do institutional issues to hurt the voting course of,” Gaetz acknowledged.
Greene didn’t have a direct reply to that, however made the prediction that an Abrams win would flip Georgia even nearer to a Blue state by lively attrition.
“Yeah, effectively primary, we have now a number of issues. Primary, most individuals I do know who like that’s youngsters have grown and so they’re empty-nesters, all of them say, we’ll transfer. They’re saying they are going to transfer out of Georgia. They are going to transfer to Alabama, Tennessee or Florida,” Greene mentioned.
“We’ll take ‘em,” Gaetz quipped.
“Yeah, y’all are getting all people,” Greene responded.
2022 MIDTERMS GEORGIA PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION RESULTS
The secretary of state’s race was probably the most high-profile of 4 Democratic statewide runoffs this week, with nominees additionally being chosen for lieutenant governor, labor commissioner and insurance coverage commissioner.
Trump focused Raffensperger after the 2020 basic election for failing to overturn his slim loss within the state. Raffensperger — who gained the reward of some Democrats for refusing to bend to strain from the previous president — dispatched a problem from a Trump-endorsed major challenger with out being pressured right into a runoff.
The importance of the place was highlighted by Raffensperger’s look as a witness Tuesday earlier than the U.S. Home Jan. 6 committee.
Raffensperger gained his major outright, however Democrats on Tuesday made their closing alternative for state Rep. Bee Nguyen to face him in November. Nguyen really took over the seat of fellow Democrat Abrams within the Georgia Legislature when she selected to run for governor the primary time. Abrams now backs Nguyen’s bid to beat Raffensperger within the fall.
Abrams and her fellow Democratic candidates should make the case that Kemp and his fellow Republicans have left a file of failure over the last 4 years and their present insurance policies don’t gel with the typical Georgian.
In the meantime, Kemp might must go even additional to the fitting than he did through the major season to get the greater than 250,000 individuals who voted for his challenger, former Sen. David Perdue, to get out to vote for him in November.
Greene believes a part of the rationale that Kemp and Raffensperger gained their primaries was due to the state’s open major system.
“Do Georgians have batter partner syndrome?” Gaetz requested, including that possibly if voters present their candidates just a bit extra “love,” they are going to be taken higher care of by their candidates.
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Greene responded by explaining Georgia’s open major. A number of experiences recommend many Democrats really swapped sides throughout this major season to oppose candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump. An evaluation supplied by knowledge agency L2 discovered that greater than 37,000 individuals who voted in Georgia’s Democratic major two years in the past crossed over to solid ballots within the Might 24 Republican major.
Gaetz retorted that the Florida Gators ought to have the ability to decide the referees subsequent time they play the Georgia Bulldogs, if that had been the case.
Nonetheless, each representatives imagine the concern of an Abrams victory alone will drive Republican voters to the polls or drive them away completely.
“So, they’re saying Stacey Abrams… in order that’s Republican votes leaving. That’s an enormous drawback,” mentioned Greene.
“Purple flight,” Gaetz mentioned.
“Hopefully, she gained’t win, however we’ll see what occurs,” Greene mentioned.
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Georgia politics, as soon as sleepy and Republican-dominated, have by no means settled down since 2018, and the depth is clearly driving voter curiosity. Greater than 1.9 million Georgians solid ballots within the primaries. Republican turnout of almost 1.2 million topped the earlier 2020 file, whereas Democratic turnout of greater than 700,000, regardless of few compelling races, topped the 2018 midterm file, however not the 2020 file.
Anticipate the adverts, rhetoric, and debate to warmth up together with the summer time temperatures. Election Day is lower than 140 days away on Nov. 8 with early voting set to start Oct. 17.
The Related Press contributed to this report
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SEC Team Recruiting Rankings: Georgia’s Big Commit, Zech Ford, Moves the Needle
College football season ended a week-and-a-half ago when Ohio State beat Notre Dame in the National Championship game, but the recruiting stove is red hot across the sport.
In the SEC, Georgia landed a commitment from big-time safety Zech Fort of IMG Academy in Florida on Thursday. How did it impact the recruiting rankings across the SEC?
247Sports updated its composite team rankings following the commitment and five SEC programs checked in the top 10 nationally while three more ranked within the top 20.
Despite a woeful 2024 season that saw just a 2-10 overall record and winless SEC campaign, Mississippi State still ranks ahead of four other SEC teams.
Here is what the SEC team recruiting rankings look like as of January 30, 2025. Clearly there is a lot of time for movement to be made as we’re 11 months from the early signing period, but the foundation for recruiting classes is clearly being built.
No. 16: Kentucky (0 nationally)
Kentucky is the only team in the SEC that is yet to receive a public verbal commitment in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
15. Vanderbilt (54th nationally)
Vanderbilt Football:
1 commitment
87.26 average player rating
17.26 team points
14. Missouri (51st nationally)
Missouri Football:
1 commitment
89.58 average player rating
19.58 team points
13. Alabama (49th nationally)
Alabama Football:
1 commitment
95.05 average player rating
25.05 team points
12. Mississippi State (42 nationally)
Mississippi State Football:
4 commitments
87.07 average player rating
34.05 team points
11. Ole Miss (38th nationally)
Ole Miss Football:
2 commitments
86.66 average player rating
37.21 team points
10. Texas (33rd nationally)
Texas Football:
2 commitments
95.35 average player rating
50.55 team points
9. Florida (28th nationally)
Florida Football:
3 commitments
90.63 average player rating
61.32 team points
8. Oklahoma (19th nationally)
Oklahoma Football:
4 commitments
91.32 average player rating
83.65 team points
7. South Carolina (14th nationally)
South Carolina Football:
5 commitments
89.93 average player rating
96.70 team points
6. Georgia (12th nationally)
Georgia Football:
5 commitments
92.03 average player rating
106.71 team points
5. Arkansas (9th nationally)
Arkansas Football:
9 commitments
87.96 average player rating
117.09 team points
4. LSU (8th nationally)
LSU Football:
6 commitments
91.63 average player rating
123.91 team points
3. Auburn (7th nationally)
Auburn Football:
6 commitments
93.11 average player rating
132.21 team points
2. Tennessee (6th nationally)
Tennessee Football:
7 commitments
90.7 average player rating
135.95 team points
1. Texas A&M (2nd nationally)
Texas A&M Football:
10 commitments
92.2 average player rating
192 team points
Georgia
Georgia man arrested for Texas fraud scheme, facing multiple charges
LITHONIA, Ga. – A 24-year-old Georgia man has been arrested in connection to a large-scale fraud scheme targeting victims in Texas.
What we know:
Ke-Juan D’Shon Studdard, a 24-year-old from Lithonia, has been arrested in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme targeting victims in Texas. Law enforcement officials from the Lithonia Police Department, Snellville Police Department, and the Collin County Sheriff’s Office in Texas collaborated to track and apprehend Studdard.
Studdard is accused of using fraudulent bank schemes to steal funds through multiple financial institutions, including Cash App, Wells Fargo, and Chase Bank. He has been charged with:
- Breach of Computer Security – Identifying Information from Computer/PC (Second Degree Felony)
- Online Impersonation (Third Degree Felony)
- Felony Theft
Authorities located Studdard after tracking him for several hours across metro Atlanta. He was ultimately arrested in a Walmart parking lot in Snellville, where officers from Snellville PD, Lithonia PD, and a Collin County Sheriff’s investigator apprehended him. Studdard will be extradited to Texas to face the charges.
What they’re saying:
Lithonia Police Chief Dejarnette emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in making the arrest.
Why you should care:
Fraudulent financial schemes are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread, putting individuals’ bank accounts and personal information at risk. Authorities warn residents to remain vigilant against scams involving unexpected calls, emails, or text messages requesting sensitive details.
What you can do:
Law enforcement officials urge the public to take precautions to protect themselves from financial fraud:
- Never share personal information unless you verify the sender’s identity.
- Hang up immediately if you receive an unexpected call requesting sensitive details.
- Contact banks or institutions directly using official phone numbers—not the one provided in the suspicious message.
- Monitor financial accounts regularly for any unauthorized transactions.
What’s next:
As the investigation continues, police are working to determine whether additional suspects are involved in the scheme. Authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward.
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How to Watch: Georgia Bulldogs in the Reese’s Senior Bowl
Here is where you can tune in to watch former Georgia Bulldogs in the Reese’s Senior Bowl game.
As the college football offseason reaches its full swing and NFL teams prepare for their offseason, the time for scouting young talent and preparing for the illustrious NFL Draft has begun. One of the most popular showcases that allows coaches and scouts to see young talent is the Reese’s Senior Bowl. An exhibition game between draft eligible collegiate players looking to make the next step in their football careers.
The Georgia Bulldogs are well represented in this year’s game, as they have seven total players that have accpeted invites and have already begun turning heads in the practices themselves. Running back Trevor Etienne and wide receiver Arian Smith have reportedly shined in practices leading up to Saturday’s game and have likely done thier draft stock many favors.
With just a few more practices to go before the exhibition game kicks off, here is where you can tune in to watch the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl.
How to Watch the Reese’s Senior Bowl
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