Governor Brian Kemp has articulated his stance in more detail following the Supreme Court decision with significant implications for the Voting Rights Act.

State leaders gave an update Tuesday, outlining where things stand and what crews are up against as they continue working to contain multiple large fires burning across the region.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp called for a special election to be held on July 28, 2026, to fill the late long-term Democratic Rep. David Scott's seat Friday.

Governor Brian Kemp's office said after the Supreme Court decision striking down a Louisiana district he is "analyzing this ruling and its potential impacts."

In a statement Friday, Kemp said it is too late to put new maps in place for the 2026 midterm elections.

NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday. The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since April 20 and as of Saturday had destroyed at least 87 homes. On Sunday morning, officials said it was only 7% contained.

Gov. Brian Kemp said this is the worse drought the state has seen in 20 years. He toured parts of the state impacted by wildfires.