Georgia

Jon Ossoff announced that he has "zero interest" in running for president in 2028. He reiterated this position during an interview with MS NOW's Jen Psaki, also stating zero interest in the 2028 fantasy football.

The article details Democratic strategy in Georgia, noting that Jon Ossoff maintains a meticulous campaign message, demonstrated by his recent rally comment referencing Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Mike Collins' messaging has faced controversy, particularly over an X post concerning the University of Mississippi. Separately, Speaker Mike Johnson aimed to stoke voter fears regarding ideological divisions within the Democratic Party.

Primaries in Florida, Wyoming, California, and Alaska on Tuesday will highlight efforts that have scrambled congressional maps and present new battles between the Democratic establishment and progressive left. Notable races include Byron Donalds running to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida, while Keisha Lance Bottoms runs for governor of Georgia. The article also details contentious matchups arising from redistricting in Florida House races.

Heights Finance Holdings suffered a data breach when an unauthorized party accessed a third-party cloud platform containing highly sensitive personal and financial data. Potentially exposed records include Social Security numbers, bank account details, names, and addresses for customers of Heights Finance and those connected to former CURO Management brands. The company reported 734,828 affected people to Texas regulators.

Jon Ossoff drew attention at a Midtown Atlanta rally by calling out a little-known aide to President Donald Trump during a prepared speech criticizing Trump over the war in Iran. The comment went viral and faced swift backlash from Republicans. Despite his bold public persona, sources indicate Ossoff is meticulous and hands-on with all aspects of his campaign messaging.

Following being outbid for the GOP nomination for governor by Rick Jackson, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has reportedly refused to endorse or appear with Jackson. This conflict is troubling for Georgia Republicans who face a likely prospect of losing the U.S. Senate race to Jon Ossoff. The article notes that the governor’s office controls jobs, appointments, and contracts, making this election highly consequential.

The state Senate Democratic Campaign Committee filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Michele Magadance Skinner from the ballot. The committee argues that she is not a legal resident of Wisconsin, alleging her primary residence is in Georgia. Running for office requires candidates to have lived in Wisconsin for one year and be qualified electors in the district.

Starting with the current application cycle, Georgia students applying to their state’s flagship institution will no longer need to manually enter courses and grades. Administrators noted that this improvement for submitting transcripts was relatively simple.

Three individuals—Drake Milam, Portia Bancroft, and Angela Garrett—are suspected of 'stealing from the dead' by breaking into cemeteries across multiple states. Authorities are investigating reports that they have stolen valuables, such as jewelry, from niches in mausoleums located in at least eight states, including Florida, Georgia, Texas, and New York.

Authorities are searching for three people—Drake Milam, Portia Bancroft, and Angela Garrett—who are suspected of stealing valuables and family heirlooms from niches in cemeteries across multiple states. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported that the individuals have been seen committing thefts in at least eight states, including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, and New York. Investigators believe there may be many victimized individuals who are currently unaware of the thefts.

A woman from Tennessee is facing animal cruelty charges in Georgia. The charges stem from the discovery of 18 neglected dogs at a rescue facility.

State Democratic officials are preparing for potential federal interference during midterms because Donald Trump questions election security and pushes for more federal involvement in local voting. Officials, like Washington state’s Democratic attorney general Nick Brown, are gearing up to fight potential intimidation or interference efforts in court against the federal government. To protect polling places, lawmakers have introduced new legislation while attorneys general prepare for worst-case scenarios of federal overreach.

Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding their management of the war against Iran. Speaking at a rally in Atlanta, Ossoff accused them of lying, stating that there was “something uniquely despicable about lying a nation into war.”

A man named Obed Reyes was arrested after police alleged he broke into a family’s apartment by punching a hole in the closet wall. He then assaulted a 15-year-old girl, allegedly grabbing her hair and punching her before threatening to rape her. Reyes has been charged with burglary, aggravated assault, attempted rape, kidnapping, and two counts of cruelty to children.

A Georgia man named Obed Reyes allegedly broke into a family's apartment by punching a hole through a closet wall and assaulted a 15-year-old girl, who was babysitting two young relatives. Following the assault, Reyes further allegedly threatened to rape her. Reyes has been charged with burglary, aggravated assault, attempted rape, kidnapping, and two counts of cruelty to children.

A 29-year-old man named Obed Reyes broke into a family's apartment by punching a hole in a closet wall. He then assaulted a 15-year-old girl, who was babysitting two young relatives. After the victim managed to escape and get help, Reyes allegedly threatened her with rape.

Gun rights advocates are celebrating a ruling that makes obtaining firearm suppressors and certain weapons easier, following reductions to taxes previously established by the National Firearms Act of 1934. Lawmaker Andrew Clyde stated this action removed tax restrictions, enabling groups to argue that added federal registration requirements are therefore unconstitutional.

The article argues that successful political work relies on fundamental constituent service—or 'grunt work'—which involves helping people with issues concerning federal agencies. This model of public service has a history exemplified by John Lewis’s office, and it is Jon Ossoff who has picked up this mantle. Due to his willingness to help constituents across party lines, local leaders in south Georgia have endorsed Ossoff.

Murder suspect Isabelle Johnson was arrested following a 45-day, 3-state manhunt that spanned Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. She is wanted in connection with the death of Jason Coulthart, whose body was discovered buried in a shallow grave on June 25. U.S. Marshals authorities captured Johnson after an investigation conducted by the Walton County Sheriff's Office Cyber Crimes Unit.

Lawmakers in Georgia are investigating the rising cost of child welfare services, noting that foster care costs were projected to increase 159% since 2022. This investigation follows budget cuts made by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services due to an estimated $85 million deficit. Advocacy concerns also center on private companies allegedly delaying or denying medically necessary mental healthcare benefits covered under Medicaid.

A shooting occurred at Warner Robins High School after a physical altercation among students in a bathroom. Authorities arrested the suspected shooter, identified as a 14-year-old freshman, while the injured student received hospital treatment. The campus is scheduled to be closed for students on Thursday and Friday.

A shooting incident occurred at Warner Robins High School after a verbal altercation between students in the bathroom turned physical. Authorities reported that one freshman student was injured, and the 14-year-old shooter was subsequently arrested by law enforcement. Gov. Brian Kemp praised first responders for their quick action to maintain safety on campus.

An altercation involving students occurred in a high school bathroom at Warner Robins High School, resulting in a shooting where one freshman student injured another. The suspected shooter, who is 14 years old, was arrested after leaving the school premises. Following the incident, the campus will be closed for students on Thursday and Friday.

Three men are scheduled for lethal injection in Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma. The charges include killing a motel maid, the murder of a 5-year-old girl, and another homicide case. The article also discusses previous attempts at execution in Tennessee that were halted due to problems with IV lines.

Based on initial campaign finance disclosures, Republican candidates outraised Democrats in most of Georgia’s statewide races. However, Democrats reportedly led Republicans for the attorney general, secretary of state, and one Public Service Commission seat. In the gubernatorial race, Rick Jackson raised over $13 million while Keisha Lance Bottoms trailed him with about $5.6 million.

The body of a missing 6-year-old boy with developmental disabilities was found in a pond near Meadow Springs Apartments in College Park, according to police. The boy was reported missing Saturday evening and later recovered by crews using drones, ATVs, K-9 units, and dive teams from the Butts County dive team. Police are investigating, and it is unclear if foul play was involved.

The body of a missing 6-year-old boy with developmental disabilities, identified as John Ross III, was found dead in a pond near Meadow Springs Apartments in College Park. The search involved multiple agencies using drones, ATVs, K-9 units, and dive teams, who recovered the body from a pond no deeper than eight feet.

Georgia farmers are facing issues receiving compensation for damages caused by Hurricane Helene, nearly two years after the storm hit. Farmers who purchased federal hurricane insurance report that their claims have not been paid out, despite existing eligibility criteria tied to sustained hurricane-force winds. Officials acknowledge that uncompensated losses could be as high as $10 million.

New York has implemented the country's first statewide moratorium on new large-scale data center construction, with similar bills surfacing in states including Maine and Georgia. The article argues that while banning data centers is unrealistic due to their vital role in services like banking, hospital records, and 911 communication, trust must be earned through transparency and developers paying for necessary infrastructure costs.

A Georgia woman, Deja Coleman, faces second-degree murder charges after her 1-year-old son died in a hot car. Her attorney, Tom Ford, argues the incident was an accident caused by sleep deprivation and urges prosecutors to reduce the charge to involuntary manslaughter.

Deja Coleman, a Georgia woman, faces second-degree murder and cruelty charges after her 1-year-old son died in a hot car. Her attorney, Tom Ford, argues the incident was an accident caused by sleep deprivation and urges prosecutors to drop murder charges in favor of involuntary manslaughter.

A Georgia woman, Deja Coleman, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children after her 1-year-old son died in a hot car. Her attorney, Tom Ford, argues the incident was an accident caused by sleep deprivation and her circumstances post-abuse, urging prosecutors to drop murder charges and reform legal responses to such cases.

Georgia’s medical cannabis patient registry increased by 22% in over a month, with 8,200 new patients enrolling after a new law expanded access by removing potency caps, adding qualifying conditions, and eliminating the 'low-THC oil' branding. The surge reflects 'pent-up demand,' but the Department of Public Health faces delays processing applications due to the influx.

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., extended until January 2029, is projected to cost $1.4 billion according to a Defense Department estimate. The deployment, initiated by President Donald Trump to address crime, has faced criticism for infringing on local autonomy and militarizing the city. The cost includes an average of 2,500 National Guard members through 2029.

A dog rescue founder was arrested in Nashville after her brother-in-law was charged with animal cruelty in Georgia.

Black Sea Petroleum LLC, owner of Georgia's only oil refinery, is phasing out Russian crude oil in favor of Kazakh and Libyan crude under a 2027 agreement. The decision follows EU sanctions requiring the refinery to stop processing Russian oil by January 2027.

Schools are reevaluating the necessity of providing every student with a laptop, with many districts implementing clearer guidelines on technology use. States like Iowa and Utah have introduced laws limiting screen time for young students, while districts such as Los Angeles Unified and Georgia's Marietta City Schools are restricting device usage to cases with clear instructional value.

Georgia and Michigan reported cyberattacks on water systems, with the FBI investigating incidents in at least seven U.S. states. While Iran-backed hackers are suspected, no official attribution has been made, and no operational disruptions were reported in either state.

The text discusses the approval of eight U.S. states for the Rural Tech Catalyst Fund (RTCF) program. These states are Alaska, Alabama, South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Connecticut. The program aims to support rural technological advancements and infrastructure development, with specific initiatives highlighted in Alaska and Louisiana. The Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTF) is also mentioned as a related initiative. Key stakeholders include Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana Innovate, and the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability.

A 6-year-old Georgia girl, Emersyn 'Emmy' Bridgers, died from complications following a tonsil surgery days before starting first grade. Euharlee Elementary School described her as 'one of a kind,' noting her kindness and inclusive nature. A GoFundMe is raising money for her family.