Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to allow casinos in Georgia are out with a fresh poll that says an overwhelming number of Georgia voters want to be able to settle the issue themselves. From the polling memo:

Even 84% of those who would vote "no" on the measure want Georgia voters rather than the legislature to decide the issue.

Before being placed on the November ballot, the measure first must achieve a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate. Read the entire memo here:

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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