Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race is still nearly a year away, but major endorsements are already shaping the field. President Donald Trump formally endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones this week, signaling his choice in the Republican primary. In a social media post with multiple phrases in all caps, Trump praised Jones for being one of the first in the Georgia Legislature to endorse his presidential campaign and for working “tirelessly” in 2016, 2020, and 2024. He concluded, “Burt Jones for governor has my complete and total endorsement – he will never let you down!”
A 30-year-old Georgia woman, Adriana Smith, declared brain dead in February 2025, remains on life support as doctors aim to sustain her pregnancy until the fetus reaches viability.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 5, 2025, that he will not pursue a U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election, foregoing a challenge against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced it will no longer perform sex change services for minors, following increased pressure from the Trump administration to halt these controversial procedures. The hospital’s decision marks a significant shift as federal actions target institutions that allow gender transition treatments for children.
A migrant faces serious charges after allegedly causing a deadly hit-and-run crash in Gwinnett County, Georgia, that killed a mother and injured her teenage daughter. Anibal Orlando de Leon, a 33-year-old migrant now facing deportation, has been arrested by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office.
Bella Bautista, a man living as a woman, has announced that he will not compete in the upcoming Miss Georgia USA pageant and has relinquished his title as Miss Buckhead USA 2025. Bautista made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday, citing disagreements with the organization’s values.
