Georgia GOP

Georgia Sen. Josh McKoon, R - Columbus, speaks in favor of a bill allowing concealed handguns on public college campuses at the Capitol in Atlanta, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Tuesday's Senate vote, 32 to 22, sends the bill to the House for final review. House approval will send the bill to Gov. Nathan Deal, setting up another difficult decision for the Republican who vetoed a similar measure last year. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Georgia Republicans re-elect Josh McKoon as GOP chairman at annual convention

Jeff Dantre

McKoon handily won re-election as chairman, taking nearly 64% of the 1,666 votes tallied for the chairmanship.

Republican Vernon Jones is bowing out of the GOP primary for governor and eyeing a run for US House instead.

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Jones abandons gubernatorial bid, sets sights on US House

Martin Matheny

The former Dekalb County CEO and state representative throws his support to David Perdue in GOP primary.

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Kemp backs legislative efforts to loosen gun control

“My position has remained the same, I believe the United States constitution grants the citizens of our state the right to carry a firearm without state…