(GA. NEWS NETWORK)
*Gov. Kemp said on Friday Georgia’s congressional district maps will not be redrawn this year since voting has started for the 2026 elections, but that new electoral maps will be redrawn before the 2028 cycle. The governor also said the Supreme Court’s landmark decision this week restores fairness to the redistricting process. The ruling on Wednesday has many Democrats across the country, including former State Senator Jen Jordan, who is running for a position on Georgia’s Supreme Court, criticizing the move. It struck down a 2024 Louisiana congressional map that had created a second majority-Black district.
*The Georgia Low Income Energy Assistance Program is now open for all eligible residents, with appointments being made online or via phone calls due to high demand. The program aims to assist low-income families and individuals with their energy bills, particularly focusing on seniors and medically bound individuals. WRBL reports limited funding means that only a small percentage of eligible households can be served, highlighting the ongoing need for resources.
*The Republican primary for Georgia governor still appears to be a tight race. A poll conducted by the AJC shows Rick Jackson is favored by 27 percent of voters, while Burt Jones is right behind at 25 percent. But 30 percent of respondents remain undecided with two-and-a-half-weeks to go before the May 19 primary.