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News Articles: Burt Jones

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Georgia Today: Tyler Perry allegations; Jones attack ads; Outbreak of avian influenza

On the Dec. 29 edition: Atlanta-native Tyler Perry is facing more sexual assault allegations; an unknown group is paying for ads attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones; researchers are warning of an outbreak of avian influenza.

December 29, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Mark Davenport
FILE - Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

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Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

A mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November. 

December 29, 2025
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  • Associated Press
Georgia Lt. Gov. candidate Burt Jones participates in a Republican primary debate, May 3, 2022, in Atlanta. A Georgia state agency said Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, that it will name a special prosecutor to consider whether Jones, the state's Republican lieutenant governor, should face criminal charges after former president Donald Trump and 18 of his allies were indicted Monday, Aug. 14, for working to overturn the state’s 2020 election results.

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Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones kicks off campaign for governor at rally in Butts County

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones kicked off his campaign for governor in Butts County on Tuesday evening. GPB’s Sarah Kallis reports.

August 27, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
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A top Republican in the Georgia governor's race is suing his rival over campaign financing

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is suing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over how Jones is financing his campaign as both Republicans run for governor in 2026. Carr claims Jones' ability to use a special leadership committee gives him an unfair advantage by allowing unlimited fundraising.

August 07, 2025
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  • Associated Press
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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is officially running for governor. Who else may jump in?

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced Tuesday in a video posted to X that he will seek Georgia's top job. 

July 08, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta.

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As Georgia lieutenant governor raises cash, a possible 2026 opponent questions how it can be spent

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr raised $2.2 million for his 2026 gubernatorial bid in less than two months after he took the unprecedented step of announcing in November. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones could be Carr's top opponent in the 2026 GOP primary. He raised $1.7 million for what Georgia calls a leadership committee. The question, though, is whether Jones can use that money in a Republican primary.

February 12, 2025
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  • Associated Press
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Proposals to rein in child care costs in Georgia gain early support from Senate leaders

Georgia Senate leaders have started to outline specifics of their plans to reduce child care costs when they meet back at the Capitol next month.

December 13, 2024
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  • Ross Williams
In this Jan. 13, 2020 file photo, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr speaks at the state capitol in Atlanta. Democratic state Sen. Jen Jordan is leading with her advocacy of abortion rights as she challenges Carr. The two candidates also disagree over who would best protect Georgians from crime and what’s the best approach to protect consumers and encourage businesses.

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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launches Republican bid in 2026 governor's race

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says he's running for governor in 2026. The Republican's announcement Thursday makes him the first major candidate from either party in the race. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is limited to two terms.

November 21, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks, Oct. 25, 2023, in Winder, Ga.

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Georgia's lieutenant governor won't be charged in 2020 election interference case

A special prosecutor has decided not to pursue charges against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 presidential election loss in the state.

September 13, 2024
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  • Associated Press
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State Senate forms committee to protect women’s sports

A newly formed state Senate committee will look to ensure that female athletes have the right to participate on an even basis with their males counterparts.

August 02, 2024
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  • Dave Williams
A banner hangs during a ceremony announcing a proposed $300 million expansion of Google's data center operations Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Lithia Springs, Ga. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, vetoed a bill that would have suspended tax breaks for new and expanding data centers.

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Georgia lawmakers vowed to restrain tax breaks. But the governor's veto saved a data-center break

Georgia lawmakers vowed they were going to rein in tax breaks for businesses this year, but their efforts came to nothing. Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday vetoed a bill to pause for two years a sales tax exemption the state gives for building and equipping computer data centers.

May 09, 2024
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  • Associated Press
 A special prosecutor was appointed April 11 to investigate the conduct of Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones during the 2020 presidential election. Jones said he welcomed the chance to be cleared of any wrongdoing and accused Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of making a mockery of the legal system. File Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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Fulton 19 Update: Jones probe, Trump gets NYC day in court, Georgia summer trial date off track

Pete Skandalakis, the executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia, will lead an  investigation into whether Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ actions after the 2020 presidential election warrant criminal charges for illegally interfering in Georgia’s electoral vote count.

April 15, 2024
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  • Stanley Dunlap
Georgia Lt. Gov. candidate Burt Jones participates in a Republican primary debate, May 3, 2022, in Atlanta. A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, that its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, will handle the matter.

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Prosecutor to decide if Georgia lieutenant governor should be charged in election meddling case

A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia announced Thursday that its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, will handle the matter.

April 11, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and about a dozen members of the legislature were on hand to congratulate Skippy and Casper.

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Georgia’s very good farm dogs get their day with state Department of Agriculture commendations

Georgia Secretary of Agriculture Tyler Harper handed commendations to the pups’ owners. Harper said the bond between farmers and their working dogs is often even stronger than the bond between other dog owners and their beloved pooches.

March 07, 2024
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  • Ross Williams
Georgia Republican Burt Jones, then a state senator and now lieutenant governor, hands in an electoral certificate claiming to be a duly chosen elector for Donald Trump on Dec. 14, 2020, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. A lawsuit heard on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, argued Jones should be disqualified from holding office in Georgia because of his actions as an elector.

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Lawsuit says Georgia's lieutenant governor should be disqualified for acting as Trump elector

A judge is being asked to disqualify Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones from holding office because of Jones' participation as an elector for Donald Trump in 2020. The judge says he we will rule later after hearing arguments on the case Monday.

December 19, 2023
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