Dr. Jaha Howard has won the runoff in Georgia's Senate District 35 special election, securing a majority of the vote and earning a seat in the state Senate.

Pediatric dentist Jaha Howard defeated former Georgia state representative Roger Bruce in a close runoff for the state Senate District 35 seat on Tuesday.

During earlier testimony, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce government affairs coordinator Nick Fernandez noted that other states tie mobile wagering revenue to tourism investments. North Carolina allocates 30% of its sports betting revenues to attract major events, an approach some Georgia stakeholders have argued could draw more visitors.

Georgia’s political landscape shifted Tuesday as one of the state’s top Republican lawmakers abruptly resigned his Senate seat, clearing the