AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPolitics—Texas Senate: Ken Paxton won the GOP nomination and will face Democrat James Talarico, after beating longtime Sen. John Cornyn in a MAGA-fueled primary that’s already reshaping how Republicans plan to defend the seat. Elections—Georgia runoff backdrop: The broader Georgia political fight stays hot as national attention turns to runoffs and turnout shifts. Crime & fraud: A federal jury convicted three people tied to an international email-hacking scam that netted about $215 million from 1,000+ victims, bringing the total to 25 convicted in the case. Weather—Marietta spill: Heavy rain overwhelmed a Cobb County wastewater facility, causing a 288,000-gallon spill into a Proctor Creek tributary; officials say monitoring is ongoing. Local safety—State Patrol pursuits: A woman died after being hit during a Georgia State Patrol chase, renewing calls to tighten pursuit policies. Business—Data centers: Cogent agreed to sell 10 data-center facilities, including one in Atlanta, for $225 million. Culture—Independence Day message: Joe Wilson posted that “free Georgians” will defeat Georgian Dream, tying Georgia’s political debate to international allegiances.
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