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Georgia Lawmaker Mandi Ballinger Passes, Remembered for Advocacy

10/13/2025

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Georgia State Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Ga.), from Canton, died on October 12, 2025.
She served over a decade in the Georgia House and chaired the Judiciary Juvenile Committee.
Ballinger helped shape campus carry legislation, which allowed firearms on college campuses.
House Speaker Jon Burns praised her as a dedicated advocate for children and survivors of domestic violence.
Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences, calling her a respected leader across party lines.

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Georgia State Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Ga.), from Canton, died on October 12, 2025.
She served over a decade in the Georgia House and chaired the Judiciary Juvenile Committee.
Ballinger helped shape campus carry legislation, which allowed firearms on college campuses.
House Speaker Jon Burns praised her as a dedicated advocate for children and survivors of domestic violence.
Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences, calling her a respected leader across party lines.