GOP Eyes Deals and Battles

Georgia Republicans see room for affordability deals with Democrats but expect fights elsewhere, according to the state party’s post-election analysis.

The analysis cites gas tax relief and rural hospitals as areas of common ground but foresees battles ahead over some Democrat proposals, including Medicaid expansion.

Democrats won control of the state House for the first time in more than 20 years, along with the governor’s seat, while the GOP kept a slim state Senate majority.

Nationally, Georgia U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, R-Peachtree City, a former Trump White House political director, said he looks to draw on his past successes in his new role as the House GOP’s campaign chair.

  Doctor Treats Flood Patients from Truck

With his office ruined by flooding, Dr. Stephen Treon is treating McCaysville-area patients from his truck and at nearby shelters.

Treon, whose practice is in the adjacent town of Copperhill, Tennessee, said he hopes to secure a trailer to use as an exam room before winter.

In other flood recovery news, McCaysville and Copperhill business owners are stripping flooded shops to the studs, and McCaysville remains under a boil water advisory.

State emergency officials visited Tuesday, and FEMA was scheduled to assess damage Wednesday. As of Tuesday, most of the town was still without power.

Georgia Salutes Its Veterans

Savannah marked Veterans Day with its 80th parade on Wednesday, which spotlighted Chatham County veteran Joe Higgins as the county’s 2026-2027 veteran of the year.

In Macon, a television news program profiled 94-year-old George Stokes, who served during the Korean War era, a conflict often called the “Forgotten War.”

Other veterans shared their stories, including Savannah-area Army veteran Roger Lyon, who published a children’s book about a mountain camping trip with his son and service dog.

In Warner Robins, James Koenig talked about his service to the public as the owner of a local UPS Store franchise and his nearly 35 years in the Air Force Reserve.

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➤ Cleveland: Local resident Christopher Walden, 45, died after speeding away from a traffic stop and crashing in neighboring Lumpkin County, authorities said. (More)

➤ Statewide: A strong cold front will bring the coldest air of the season this weekend, with the first frost and freeze likely in some areas, especially in north and central Georgia. (More)

➤ Macon: A U.S. Postal Service carrier was arrested on her delivery route and charged with four counts of mail theft. (More)

➤ Burke County: County commissioners opposed the city of Hephzibah’s proposal to annex hundreds of acres in north Burke County, citing concerns about sales tax revenue, a $2 million federal broadband grant, and fire coverage. (More)

➤ Grovetown: Businesses and commuters say construction to widen parts of Horizon South Parkway to four lanes has disrupted daily routines and hurt local commerce. (More)

➤ Leesburg: Lee County commissioners approved a $5.2 million recreation complex with 12 covered pickleball courts and an event center, funded by sales tax and impact fees. (More)

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➤ Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss finished second to Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy in National League Manager of the Year voting after leading Atlanta to an NL East title in his first season. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech coach Brent Key fired four assistants, including defensive coordinator Jason Semore, after last weekend’s fourth straight loss. (More)

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