The lieutenant governor of Georgia, Burt Jones, is hoping to make his title easier to spell next year with a run for governor.

Jones says he will eliminate state income tax and end fentanyl overdoses in Georgia. Democrats accuse his failed leadership for other issues.

ATLANTA — Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones made his long-expected entry into the 2026 race for governor official Tuesday morning, releasing a campaign ad and promising to be a "bold, unapologetic, and proven common-sense leader."