Shirley Franklin

4 days ago | ajc.com | Nathan Deal |Shirley Franklin

Now that the legislative session has ended, we want to offer something not often heard in today’s political climate: a bipartisan thank-you. Gov. Brian Kemp, House Speaker Jon Burns and leaders in the Georgia Senate deserve recognition for choosing prudence and levelheadedness over political theater. This year, a multitude of election-related bills were introduced — several of which would have taken us in the wrong direction.

Oct 17, 2024 | ajc.com | Nathan Deal |Roy Barnes |Saxby Chambliss |Shirley Franklin

By Nathan Deal, Roy Barnes, Saxby Chambliss and Shirley Franklin20 minutes agoThe road to the White House runs through Georgia and according to recent polling, the race for president will come down to a photo finish in the Peach State.

Jul 19, 2024 | ajc.com | Nathan Deal |Roy Barnes |Saxby Chambliss |Shirley Franklin

Our democracy is under attack — but not only by foreign adversaries. Sadly, those attempting to erode the foundations of this great nation are Americans — in both political parties — who sow discord, deliver distrust and peddle disinformation about our elections for the sake of advancing a political candidate or agenda. This is not a new threat, especially here in Georgia.