Georgia First

As we approach a major midterm election, Georgia is facing the potential for a last-minute logistical upheaval of our voting process — one that could impede some Georgians’ right to be heard at the ballot box. Our Executive Director’s piece in the Georgia Recorder examines why Georgia is facing uncertainty about our elections process — and outlines a path forward.

Read it here:

Georgians deserve election stability as midterms approach • Georgia Recorder Despite a legal requirement to address QR codes on Georgia’s ballots and bring the state into compliance with Senate Bill 189 (SB 189) — passed by this legislature in 2024 — lawmakers failed to take critical action to give Georgia voters and election officials a clearer picture of November’s...

Our Founder and Executive Director, Natalie Crawford, will step into a new role of Executive Director of The Mended Hearts, Inc. Georgia First is deeply grateful for Natalie’s steadfast commitment to building a brighter future for Georgians, and knows that she will continue to center Georgia First’s values of growing the strength and welfare of our state, her people, and our collective future in all that she does. More from Natalie here:

Georgia First Announces Leadership Transition | Georgia First Today, Georgia First Executive Director Natalie Crawford announced a new role as Executive Director of Mended Hearts   Statement from Georgia First Founder and Executive Director Natalie Crawford “With deep gratitude, I am proud to share that I have been appointed Executive Director of Mended Hea...

Georgia First is proud to share our updated policy agenda for 2026, promoting pragmatic solutions that strengthen the wellbeing of our state and its people.

“As Georgia faces increasing pressure on our state budget — including from unprecedented federal funding cuts — Georgians are counting on our state leaders to enact policies that allow us to make our voices heard at the ballot box, strengthen and expand our middle class, and ensure we can all access the care we need.” – Natalie Crawford, Founder and Executive Director

Read our robust agenda spanning economic, healthcare, and democracy and election policy priorities here:

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