Daniel Shaver

On Friday, Patricia and I drove to Gainesville to join Martha Zoller for what would be her final radio show. We didn’t know it at the time, of course, and Martha wouldn’t let us even think about using the word “retire.” She said she was taking a step back, and wanted one last on-air conversation about Georgia politics. We swapped campaign trail stories, laughed about the characters and twists that make this state endlessly fascinating, and celebrated Martha for what she was: a sharp analyst, a savvy commentator who forged relationships with leaders from across the political spectrum, a generous mentor and a rare bridge-builder in a divided world. After the show, we walked around the corner for a bite to eat and talked about what was next. Martha was excited for this new chapter. She spoke about her plans to spend more time with her husband and family, her deep love of her Gainesville community and, of course, how Georgia politics could still surprise her after all these years. Then we said goodbye. We didn’t know it would be the last time we would see her. We simply told her what was true: that it had been a pleasure and an honor to call her a friend. Rest in peace, Martha. You will be forever missed.

This dude is trying to interrupt the Juneteenth celebration on the Marietta Square today by riding around his bike with a Confederate flag. Cobb NAACP organizers are ignoring his intrusion and proceeding with the event. “Maybe he needs some exercise.”

@strick_jake @RickJacksonGA He had a scheduling conflict.

👀 Georgia Republicans are so “united” they couldn’t even get their nominee for governor to show up to this event. Guess @RickJacksonGA would rather hide out in his billionaire bunker than face the deep divisions in his party. #gapol

.@RickJacksonGA grew up in the projects. Demonizing him for achieving the American Dream isn’t the own that you think it is.

@Mr_Chuck_Hand @Courtcothran Happy to have you on team Jackson!

A message for my fellow Burt Jones supporters. Eat up, we got work to do, but by all means save room for dessert ✊🇺🇸

MARTA slashed police positions & posts... but kept their fully funded $1.5 MILLION Office of Diversity & Inclusion intact Average DEI staffer salary: ~$100k Average MARTA Police Officer: ~$51k 11 Democrats control the entire budget for MARTA - are you surprised?

@LizzieWarren89 @TeamOverhaulGA Are you kidding me? Your support to unite behind the winners.

@TeamOverhaulGA Ok Mike - You just lost my vote . I'll never vote for Rick Jackson and you're sucking up is disgusting

Rick Jackson for Governor. Mike Collins for Senate. The winning ticket for Georgia.

Republicans are united in one mission: defeating Jon Ossoff and his partner in crime, Keisha Lance Bottoms. I look forward to working with Rick Jackson and Republicans up and down the ballot to deliver true conservative leadership in the Governor’s Mansion and the U.S. Senate for the people of Georgia this November!

Now that primaries are over, it’s time to unite behind @MikeCollinsGA, @RickJacksonGA, @DolezalForGA, @StricklandForGA, @JohnKingGA, @TimFlemingGA , @SuptWoods, @BRHforGeorgia, @TylerHarperGA, Josh Tolbert, and @FriendsForFitz this November so we can beat the democrats!

Congratulations @RickJacksonGA! On to November where Rick will DEFEAT failed Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms who let Atlanta BURN and fall into CHAOS in 2020! GO RICK! MAGA! 🇺🇸

You have to hand to Burt Jones- he’s been publicly very gracious in defeat. The last thing a losing candidate wants to do the day after an election is go back to the place it all started, which he’ll have to do today at the special session. But this is message heading in—>

@patriot_savvy @RickJacksonGA Yes!!! Let’s win this!

Rick Jackson @RickJacksonGA may not have been your first choice in the primary or runoff, but he IS the GOP nominee for Governor of Georgia. Democrats are about to dump tens of millions into this state to flip it blue with Keisha Lance Bottoms. Georgia cannot fall. Our Constitution, our freedoms, and our kids’ future: it’s all on the line in this race. Hold your nose if you have to. Hold your breath if necessary. Do whatever it takes. Vote Rick Jackson on November 3, 2026 Turnout is victory. Volunteer today. Donate. Knock doors. This is battleground ground zero. Show up like our state depends on it. Because it does. 🍑🇺🇸

@David_Khait Thank you David!

It’s time to fully rally behind Rick Jackson If not, Georgia will be controlled top to bottom by Democrats

I am definitely going to miss Governor Kemp! He took a massive risk with Derek Dooley and even though he lost, it was impressive that he went from polling around 2% when he first got into the race to making the runoff. Now if’s time to unite behind @MikeCollinsGA !

@David_Khait I completely agree! Gotta send Keisha to the bottom.

NBC called the race for Rick Jackson: Now it’s time to rally behind Jackson to defeat Keisha Bottoms in November!

@teameffujoe Rick Jackson had a well-deserved victory tonight!

Georgia's Republican Governor Runoff: Money vs. Merit

@MalcolmDavisGA @EricLDaugh Jones had way more influencers on his side than Jackson. Regardless of what you thought of the outcome, it’s time to unite!

@EricLDaugh Jackson is so bad, can’t believe so many people fell for the psyop… But the paid influencers didn’t help either.

🚨 NOW: Rick Jackson WINS GOP primary for Georgia governor, defeating Trump-endorsed Burt Jones

@RedEaglePatriot The people have spoken! Rick Jackson worked tirelessly for his victory tonight

Georgia is committing suicide as we speak, not good! Burt Jones needs a Metro Atlanta Election Day miracle.

@KylieJaneKremer So happy Flemming won! His experience as Kemp’s chief of staff and time working with the Secretary of State’s office makes him the perfect person to be our next Secretary of State.

Regardless of Rick Jackson winning the Republican primary for governor, the result that concerns me most is Tim Fleming winning the Republican primary for Secretary of State. The governor’s office matters, but the Secretary of State’s office will oversee Georgia’s elections for the next four years. Fleming served as Brian Kemp’s Chief of Staff and worked in the Secretary of State’s office during Kemp’s tenure, when Georgia adopted Dominion voting machines. In my view, Rick Jackson lacks the experience and understanding of Georgia’s election system to challenge the existing establishment, which means Fleming and other longtime Kemp allies (China and WEF) will continue to shape Georgia’s election policy. This race may have been the most consequential one on the ballot and will hurt Georgians the most.