Lt. Governor Burt Jones tells “Politically Georgia” he wants more money to secure Georgia schools from shooters

Politically Georgia

On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Lt. Governor Burt Jones joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about gun safety measures (including his own proposal to pay teachers to carry guns), the status of the presidential race in Georgia, the decision not to charge him in the Fulton County Trump election conspiracy case and more.

Then, a look at the issues on the minds of Muslim voters as the presidential election approaches with Edward Ahmed Mitchel from the Council of Arab Islamic Relations.

Plus, The Georgia Supreme Court reinstates the state’s six-week abortion ban, which had been blocked by a lower court judge while the constitutionality of the law makes its way through the courts.

Links to today’s topics:

Burt Jones backs paying teachers to carry guns, take gun training course

Burt Jones won't be charged in election conspiracy case

Burt Jones says he might run for governor in 2026

Georgia Muslims oppose Trump & Harris over support for Israel

Georgia supreme court reinstates "heartbeat" abortion ban

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