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
Georgia
Georgia representative proposes house bill after child dies in daycare
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia state representative Rick Townsend of Brunswick, has introduced House Bill 118, following the death of one year old Jamal Bryant Jr. who tragically died last may in daycare.
This bill would require CPR training and devices to assist children who are choking in childcare settings.
It has been nearly a year since one year old Jamal Bryant Jr. died from choking on a piece of watermelon at a daycare center in Brunswick. Georgia leaders had their first and second reading this week, which would require daycare centers to have at least one portable airway clearance device.
We spoke to Allison McLean, director at Primrose Schools in Pooler, about their thoughts on the proposed bill.
“I think, unfortunately, choking is a common situation that can happen within childcare facilities, and it can happen very fast,” McLean said.
She said this will be a positive step forward for the childcare industry.
“I like the idea of something being put in place to help hopefully prevent those incidents from happening,” McLean explained. “So, if a child were to be choking, knowing that we have this life back on hand, that we could grab and quickly take to help that choking situation”
Townsend is also proposing that daycare employees complete CPR training within their first 45-days of employment, rather than the first 90 days.
McLean said their team is ahead of the game, with 100 percent of their staff CPR certified.
“We have noticed here at our school that we have found that we like to get our teacher CPR drift training within the first 30 to 60 days,” she said.
We are told it’s a bill that could potentially change the public’s perception of daycare safety.
“I think sometimes what you’re thinking of as a mom or a dad is who can take care of your child best,” McLean said. “I think knowing that the schools have something already that could help in an instance like that would support those parents feeling more comfortable bringing their children to school.”
If passed, all childcare centers licensed under the Georgia Department of Early Care Learning’ will have to obtain a portable airway device.
Georgia
Former Georgia HBCU basketball coach found shot to death in Atlanta
ATLANTA – A former Georgia HBCU basketball coach who went missing earlier this week was found dead in northwest Atlanta.
Homicide detectives with the Atlanta Police Department are investigating the death of 59-year-old Samuel Jackson.
Missing coach found dead in Atlanta
What we know:
Jackson, the former head basketball coach at Fort Valley State, was reported missing by his wife on Monday.
According to WXGA, Jill Jackson last spoke to her husband on Sunday night as he was preparing to start his job as an Uber Eats driver.
Deputies reportedly found Jackson’s BMW at an apartment complex in Bonaire, Georgia. According to the investigation report, the car was unlocked and things had been “scattered over the seat and floor.” Jackson was nowhere to be found.
Desmond Jackson, the missing man’s son, told WGXA that he was able to use technology to track his dad to Atlanta.
“His phone pinged in Atlanta, [law enforcement] weren’t able to give exact details,” he said. “Since then, I was able to get into his Gmail just to pull up his location history and it shows his phone; his Gmail, or his phone was there off Bolton Road.”
On Wednesday, the Atlanta Police Department said that it was asked by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to look into the possibility that Jackson was near the 2900 block of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.
After canvassing the area, officers found a man who had been shot multiple times. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to WGXA that Jackson was the victim.
What we don’t know:
Details about Jackson’s disappearance and death remain limited, and authorities are trying to trace how the missing man went from Peach County to Atlanta.
“Homicide detectives will be working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the Atlanta Police Department wrote in their release.
What you can do:
The investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information that could help detectives, contact the Atlanta Police Department.
The Source: Information for this story came from a release by the Atlanta Police Department as well as additional reporting by WGXA’s Leah Kincaid and Gloria Ruth Finney.
Georgia
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
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