The Georgia Senate has launched an investigation into Stacey Abrams and her nonprofit, The New Georgia Project, following allegations of illegal fundraising activities.
The inquiry is being conducted by the same Senate panel currently examining Fulton County DA Fani Willis’ prosecution of Donald Trump. The investigation will focus on alleged violations of campaign finance laws and potential links to recent firings within the nonprofit, which may be tied to efforts to unionize the organization, according to Atlanta News First.
Stacey Abrams founded The New Georgia Project in 2013 with the goal of increasing voter turnout among African Americans. However, the nonprofit has faced scrutiny for its fundraising practices. In January, The New Georgia Project was hit with a significant $300,000 ethics fine for violating campaign finance laws.
Further controversy surrounds Abrams’ ties to a separate nonprofit, Power Forward Communities, which was recently awarded $2 billion in federal funds from the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The firm, which had only reported $100 in revenue during its first three months of operation in 2023, raised questions about the legitimacy of such a large government award. The connections between Abrams, her nonprofits, and the substantial funding have sparked calls for further investigation into possible misconduct.
Abrams has long claimed, without substantial evidence, that Georgia Republicans engage in voter suppression targeting black voters. She has even blamed her past gubernatorial election defeats on these alleged practices. However, as these investigations continue, questions are now being raised about the integrity of her organizations and their financial dealings.
