*Georgia officials are responding to the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in two months. Governor Brian Kemp expressed relief that Trump is safe and thanked law enforcement for their efforts. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, in a series of posts, condemned the attacks, calling them attempts to stop Trump from winning. Rep. Mike Collins urged for prayers, while Senator Raphael Warnock called for unity in condemning political violence.
*Both Republican and Democratic leaders in Georgia are raising concerns over persistent mail delivery delays that could impact absentee ballots for the upcoming November election. Election officials warn that delays in mail processing could prevent timely delivery of ballots, potentially affecting voter turnout in a key swing state. The Georgia congressional delegation has urged U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to address the ongoing issues. But the Postal Service insists it’s ready: Postal Service insists it’s ready for a flood of mail-in ballots – SRN News In Georgia, ballots can’t be mailed to would-be voters until Oct. 7.
*Uninsured Georgians could pay around $200 for updated COVID-19 vaccines now available at pharmacies and doctors’ offices. The steep price follows the end of the federal Bridge Access Program, which previously covered vaccine costs for uninsured and underinsured people. With around one-million uninsured adults, Georgia has one of the highest uninsured rates in the country. Vaccines remain free for Medicare, Affordable Care Act enrollees, and children.