EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns visited Evans for a Faith and Flag event, drawing a packed crowd at Pizza Central.

Burns, who represents part of Saluda County in District 159, used the appearance to preview the upcoming 2026 legislative session.

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“It’s going to be jam-packed, and we’re looking forward to really focusing on our priorities as health care, education,” Burns said. “School safety was and still remains a top priority for us. And certainly in the health care space, mental health is so very important to us.”

Burns also praised Augusta’s ro

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