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How Burt Jones could reshape the Republican campaign for governor

The ‘Politically Georgia’ podcast tackles the lieutenant governor’s entrance into the race.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta on Oct. 15, 2024. (Alex Brandon/AJC)

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Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta on Oct. 15, 2024. (Alex Brandon/AJC)
By Shane Backler
7 hours ago

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has entered the race for Georgia governor, with a staggering $14 million war chest to fuel his MAGA-aligned bid.

On Thursday’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Politically Georgia” podcast, host Greg Bluestein breaks down how Jones’ campaign could transform the GOP field and why his proposal to eliminate the state income tax is drawing lots of attention.

AJC City Hall reporter Riley Bunch also joins the show to explore how Jones’ candidacy could strain relations between the state and the city of Atlanta. Jones was a prominent backer of the failed Buckhead cityhood effort and has pushed to have the state take more control over Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia podcast hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com.

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