AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGeorgia Politics & Elections: A new AARP poll finds voters 50 and older could decide Georgia’s most competitive 2026 statewide races, with Jon Ossoff leading overall in the U.S. Senate contest but Mike Collins ahead among older likely voters. Voting Rights & Representation: UGA historian James C. Cobb is backing a push for proportional representation in U.S. House elections after a Supreme Court ruling reshaped how the Voting Rights Act can be used in redistricting. Cost of Living: A LendingTree analysis says Georgia has one of the highest shares of borrowers facing $1,000-plus monthly car payments, reflecting how essential driving is across the state. AI, Data Centers & Power Costs: President Trump expanded his Ratepayer Protection Pledge at the EPA, saying utilities and tech firms will cover more of the electricity costs tied to AI data centers—an effort aimed at preventing higher bills for households. Public Safety & Surveillance: A report warns school bus stop-arm cameras could evolve into a nationwide license-plate reader network, raising concerns about expanded surveillance. Health: CDC and FDA say the Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce is broader than first thought, with Georgia among affected states. Local Community: WSB-TV’s Stuff the Bus returns Saturday with metro Atlanta drop-off sites collecting school supplies for students in need.
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