AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFlood Recovery: Gov. Brian Kemp declared an emergency in Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties after record flooding sent the Toccoa River to 18.05 feet. At least 80 people were rescued, and crews are assessing damage to homes, roads and businesses as floodwaters recede. Election Shift: Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected the nation’s first Black woman governor, while Jon Ossoff won a second Senate term. Democrats swept Georgia’s statewide offices and took control of the state House; Republicans held the state Senate. Affordability Agenda: Voters’ concerns about living costs helped drive the Democratic gains. Bottoms has pledged to pursue full Medicaid expansion, while Democrats have also promised pocketbook relief on housing and other costs. Energy and Data Centers: Georgia’s newly flipped Public Service Commission is set to focus on power bills, shutoffs and data center growth, putting energy affordability and development in the spotlight.
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