SUMMARY: Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced his candidacy for the 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination. In a post on his X page, Carr emphasized his commitment to building on the legacies of former governors Brian Kemp, Nathan Deal, and Sonny Perdue by focusing on job creation, community safety, and defending constitutional freedoms. With Kemp term-limited, Carr, who has been attorney general since 2016 and previously served in economic development and as chief of staff to Senator Johnny Isakson, enters a race that includes at least one other candidate, Democrat Olu Brown, who announced his campaign in August.

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SUMMARY: A recent poll indicates that nearly half of respondents believe Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s issues did not affect their voting choices. Robinson lost the gubernatorial race to Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, with his campaign suffering from a CNN report linking him to a past porn chat room. Despite this, 50.1% of voters now feel America is on the right track, an increase from previous months. Stein holds a 53.2% approval rating, and other elections resulted in a split of statewide positions between Democrats and Republicans. The poll included 615 responses with a margin of error of +/- 3.94%.

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SUMMARY: A study from the Sycamore Institute highlights the financial challenges faced by Tennessee college students, who often experience sticker shock from expenses. The research indicates that most undergraduates receive financial aid, primarily relying on parental income and part-time work, alongside loans and scholarships. While programs like the Hope Scholarship and Tennessee Promise provide support, their value has diminished due to inflation, covering only 50% and acting as a last-dollar aid for community colleges. Additionally, around 30% of students face food insecurity, and rising housing costs have led institutions to lease external accommodations to address shortages.

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