AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGeorgia Mental Health: Georgia is moving ahead with a $409 million, 300-bed forensic state psychiatric hospital near Georgia Regional Hospital in DeKalb County to reduce a backlog of people waiting for state beds, a plan tied to pressure on county jails and the state’s shift away from long-term institutionalization. Georgia Elections & Trump: President Trump is scheduled to arrive at Dobbins Air Reserve Base July 22, with Georgia leaders and election officials continuing to respond to his election-integrity push and claims about noncitizen voting. U.S. Senate Race Watch: GOP nominee Mike Collins is entering the general election facing not just a turnout fight but a tougher job of convincing Republicans he can beat Sen. Jon Ossoff—while early polls and fundraising trail. GOP Governor Race: Rick Jackson says he’ll join Trump at a Cobb County event next week, underscoring how Georgia’s governor race is increasingly tied to Trump’s agenda. Economy: The federal minimum wage remains $7.25, now effectively at its lowest purchasing power in 70 years, with a new report calling it a “poverty wage.” Food Safety: General Mills recalled more than 735,000 Pillsbury frozen bread rolls in Georgia and other states over possible glass contamination. ICE & Public Safety: New reporting highlights deadly ICE-related incidents, including a Georgia death during transfer, adding fuel to the national debate over enforcement tactics.
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