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May 19, 2026

Jones and Jackson Advance to GOP Runoff for Georgia Governor

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Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones has advanced to a Republican runoff in the race for governor following Tuesday’s Primary Election.

According to statewide results, Jones and businessman Rick Jackson emerged as the top two Republican candidates and will now face each other in a runoff election. Neither candidate received the required majority of votes needed to secure the nomination outright.

Jones, who currently serves as Georgia’s lieutenant governor, carried a number of counties across Northwest Georgia, including strong support in Chattooga County. Jackson also performed well statewide, setting up what is expected to be a closely watched runoff race in the coming weeks.

The winner of the Republican runoff will advance to the General Election later this year.

May 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Lawmakers Consider New Voting Maps After Supreme Court Ruling

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Georgia lawmakers are weighing the possibility of drawing new voting district maps following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could reshape how election lines are created.

The ruling weakens a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, making it more difficult to challenge political maps unless intentional discrimination can be proven.

In response, some Republican leaders in Georgia are calling for the state to revisit and potentially redraw its congressional and legislative districts.

The issue comes as Georgia has already faced legal challenges over its district maps in recent years, including court-ordered changes ahead of upcoming elections.

Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates have raised concerns that the ruling could impact minority representation, while supporters say it could lead to what they describe as constitutionally drawn districts.

No final decision has been made, but the debate could have significant implications for future elections across Georgia.

April 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Early Voting Begins Today For Georgia Primary Election

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Early voting is now underway across Chattooga County and the state of Georgia as the General Primary election approaches.

January 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Qualifying Opens Today for Georgia’s 14th: Crowded “Jungle Primary” Field Takes Shape Across Northwest Georgia

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Qualifying opens today for the special election to fill Georgia’s vacant 14th Congressional District seat, and the field is already shaping up as one of the most crowded contests Northwest Georgia has seen in years, with multiple Republicans and Democrats publicly signaling they plan to run.

January 8, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Deadlines For Special Election For Congress Released

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A special election has been announced to fill the vacant seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District following the resignation of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The district includes Chattooga County, along with parts of Northwest Georgia, and will soon see a field of candidates seeking to represent the region in Washington.