Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on Georgia’s Crossover Day battles, Supreme Court shakeup and Trump’s mass layoff Plan

With Crossover Day just around the corner, Georgia lawmakers are entering a pivotal phase of the legislative session. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein sit down with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to discuss key bills moving through the state Senate—including Gov. Brian Kemp’s legal overhaul and Georgia’s own version of a DOGE bill. Plus, we’ll ask Jones about his political future and whether he’s eyeing a 2026 run for governor.

Then, Chief Justice Michael Boggs’ unexpected decision to step down from the Georgia Supreme Court has reignited debate over the long-standing trend of justices resigning mid-term rather than allowing voters to choose their replacements.

And in Washington, the Trump administration has issued a sweeping new directive that could lead to mass layoffs across federal agencies. We’ll break down the potential impact on Georgia’s workforce.

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