AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEarly Voting: Georgia has surpassed 1 million ballots cast, setting a new early-voting record with Election Day two weeks away. Governor’s Race: An AJC/UGA poll puts Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson virtually tied, 45% to 46%; the same poll finds 55% of Georgians disapprove of President Trump’s job performance. Campaign Trail: Trump is due in Macon Saturday, with former President Barack Obama set to rally for Sen. Jon Ossoff in Atlanta next Wednesday as national figures converge on the battleground state. State Policy: A federal court cleared Georgia’s law requiring parental consent for social media users under 16, though critics warn of a possible Supreme Court fight. Data Centers: Georgia has 2,882 megawatts of data-center capacity under construction, more than Northern Virginia, and the industry’s growth is becoming a campaign issue. Health and Environment: Proposed federal THC limits could threaten Georgia hemp shops and up to $1 billion in state sales; meanwhile, an advocacy group is preparing a report on PFAS contamination in Georgia waterways, including the Chattahoochee. Six Flags: An Atlanta man’s fatal fall from the Goliath coaster has prompted safety concerns and ride closures at the park.
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