President Donald Trump joined Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on a tele-rally Wednesday night, urging thousands of Republican voters to elect Jones as the state's next governor in the May 19 primary.

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High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones secures endorsement from President Donald Trump for his 2026 run for governor. Trump's support could be a major advantage.

The clash is happening as the Republican primary field begins to shift. Jones entered the race with strong backing from Georgia Republicans and a major endorsement from former President Donald...

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Crews gained full containment Friday of the Jones Fire, which forced evacuations and destroyed RVs in Wickenburg earlier this week.

Jones was born on , in Rochester, New York. At the age of 10, he relocated with his family to the Binghamton area. [32] His father Arthur is a pastor at Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ in Binghamton, New York. [33] Growing up, family life revolved around church, and Jones even sang in the church choir. [34] Arthur discouraged Jon's fighting career, "I wanted him to preach. I ...