Billionaire businessman Rick Jackson stunned Georgia’s political establishment this week with his entry into the state’s nationally watched governor’s race.
Also in this week’s show:
Fulton County leaders are firing back at the federal government after last week’s FBI raid of the county’s elections hub.
President Donald Trump renewed his calls this week to make sure elections are safe and secure, even insisting the federal government should take over election operations in some states.
Trump endorses district attorney in race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
State Sen. Josh McLaurin, who is running for Georgia lieutenant governor, was on-site at the elections hub’s raid.
U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced this week he is not running for reelection.
State senators have passed a resolution urging Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to turn over voter information to the U.S. Justice Department.
The 14th district GOP is holding a candidate forum on Feb. 12, 2026, for the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene on Capitol Hill.
Trump endorses district attorney in race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
A tax fight is erupting under the Gold Dome with billions of dollars and your property tax bill — hanging in the balance.
On The Record is a weekly political show hosted by Atlanta News First anchor Rick Folbaum and political reporter Doug Reardon.
February 9th, 2026, 03:19 pm
On the Record with Atlanta News First
Billionaire shakes up governor’s race, Trump endorsement, Fulton County fires back | On The Record, Feb. 8, 2026
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Billionaire businessman Rick Jackson stunned Georgia’s political establishment this week with his entry into the state’s nationally watched governor’s race.
Also in this week’s show:
Fulton County leaders are firing back at the federal government after last week’s FBI raid of the county’s elections hub.
President Donald Trump renewed his calls this week to make sure elections are safe and secure, even insisting the federal government should take over election operations in some states.
Trump endorses district attorney in race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
State Sen. Josh McLaurin, who is running for Georgia lieutenant governor, was on-site at the elections hub’s raid.
U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced this week he is not running for reelection.
State senators have passed a resolution urging Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to turn over voter information to the U.S. Justice Department.
The 14th district GOP is holding a candidate forum on Feb. 12, 2026, for the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene on Capitol Hill.
Trump endorses district attorney in race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
A tax fight is erupting under the Gold Dome with billions of dollars and your property tax bill — hanging in the balance.
On The Record is a weekly political show hosted by Atlanta News First anchor Rick Folbaum and political reporter Doug Reardon.
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On The Record is a weekly political show hosted by Atlanta News First anchor Rick Folbaum and Doug Reardon. It airs every Sunday at 11 a.m. on Atlanta News First and is available on-demand on ANF+ and as a podcast. Each episode features extensive interviews with Georgia’s most influential political leaders, newsmakers and analysts.
