Georgia's political landscape is heating up with key GOP convention dates and the emergence of candidates for the state executive board. There's a deep state strategy to influence deep red counties, with Catoosa and Cherokee counties notably holding caucuses independently of GOP recommendations. Local party control is contested in Catoosa county. And, the current state GOP chair Josh McKoon is seen as unprepared for the 2026 political challenges.

Economically, the arrival of ICE at the Hyundai plant has sparked discussions on labor conditions and unionization. Meanwhile, the CDC has undergone significant layoffs, cutting over 1,000 jobs. In legislative news, a concerning bill is moving through the Georgia legislature, aiming to create a school security database for children, raising privacy and surveillance issues. More details on this bill ...