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Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project Shuts Down Amid Scandal

10/17/2025

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The New Georgia Project, founded by Stacey Abrams, is shutting down due to ethical violations and financial mismanagement.
The organization incurred a $300,000 fine for not disclosing $4.2 million in contributions and $3.2 million in expenditures related to Abrams' 2018 campaigns.
Internal issues included staff departures and sexual harassment allegations, prompting a Georgia Senate committee investigation into the group's ties to Abrams.
Despite the closure, the board encouraged supporters to continue advocating for justice and equity.
Abrams distanced herself from the organization, having left in 2017.

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Story summary

The New Georgia Project, founded by Stacey Abrams, is shutting down due to ethical violations and financial mismanagement.
The organization incurred a $300,000 fine for not disclosing $4.2 million in contributions and $3.2 million in expenditures related to Abrams' 2018 campaigns.
Internal issues included staff departures and sexual harassment allegations, prompting a Georgia Senate committee investigation into the group's ties to Abrams.
Despite the closure, the board encouraged supporters to continue advocating for justice and equity.
Abrams distanced herself from the organization, having left in 2017.