Josh McKoon, Georgia GOP Chairman, faces scrutiny over alleged financial mismanagement and political scheming. Critics, including David Cross, demand his resignation, citing questionable GA GOP Inc. expenditures, such as $479 for personal trainer sessions, charges at Lutz Cleaners, and a $1,771.40 dinner at Mastro’s in Scottsdale, AZ, potentially linked to Turning Point Action’s endorsement. Other suspect charges include a $3,350 dinner at Hal’s Steakhouse, a $1,235.10 Kentucky Society of Washington membership, and a $5,000 payment to Best Guest Media, possibly tied to Katie Frost, a McKoon supporter. Donors are wary, suspecting misuse of funds, with McKoon allegedly pressuring the treasurer under penalty of perjury. His salary at the Technical College System of Georgia, under Governor Brian Kemp, rose from $163,000 in 2020 to $228,000 in 2024, with travel expenses of $17,800. McKoon boasts about his recent $10,000 GOP contribution, suspecting it funded a hospitality room not from his generosity as he plays it to be. Is McKoon planning to resign as chair to run for Secretary of State, installing Grubbs as chair. A state investigation into GOP finances is demanded amid claims of a cover-up.

The AJC endorses Josh McKoon to help Republicans defeat Jon Ossoff in 2026, with polls showing Governor Brian Kemp as the only viable statewide contender. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s leadership could doom the GOP ticket, and Brad Raffensperger’s prominence risks alienating MAGA voters. The party must reform by June 2026 to prepare for 2028. Raffensperger aligns with Kemp, while Steve Gooch and Greg Dolezal seek Lieutenant Governor endorsements from Donald Trump. McKoon navigates Georgia GOP Inc. financial scandals, including $1,826 for debate watch parties and reported Alloy Personal charges. Alleged campaign finance violations, potentially felonious, spark concerns, with McKoon deflecting blame. David Cross pledges an audit within 45 days. Will Laurie McClain and Karen Hentschel consider whistleblower status over possible illegal charges, intensifying GOP internal strife?

The Georgia Republican Party Inc.'s FEC filing reveals four $479 charges to Alloy Personal Training gym in Sandy Springs. Concerns arise about financial impropriety, with claims that an audit could lead to jail time for some. Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon is seeking endorsements and making deals to secure county chairs in Pickens, Cherokee, and Bartow counties, aiming to oust 11th District Chair David Oles, who does not support him. McKoon is prioritizing control over winning 2026 elections. He favors a public standing vote at the June GA GOP Convention to intimidate opponents, as a private paper ballot would result in a more accurate election. Travis Bowden is allegedly intimidating county chairs to support McKoon, with threats of an "enemies list." McKoon’s picks are backed by the controversial Veterans for America First (VFAF). Demanding paper ballots to ensure a fair vote, citing past close elections and RNC’s private ballot practice.