Georgia is in a political whirlwind as the state legislature approaches Crossover Day, the final stretch for bills to switch chambers before the April 4, 2025, session ends. Bills like HB268—misleadingly tied to student safety—are under fire, with shock over Rep. David Clark’s support while drawing a firm "no" from the citizen groups. The legislative process is in focus: bills need agreement between House and Senate, or a joint committee steps in to hash out compromises for a final vote.

Attention then shifts to the brewing 2026 election drama. All eyes are on Gov. Brian Kemp—will he run for U.S. Senate against Jon Ossoff? His decision, expected post-session, freezes the GOP field, including Rep. Rich McCormick, who’s stumbling after a fiery town hall and an AJC podcast appearance pushing cautious budget cuts. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a Trump-a ...