Former Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett (D) resigned her House seat effective Jan. 1, 2026, days before a federal indictment for fraudulently obtaining nearly $14,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits. Prosecutors allege she lied on applications through her Metro Therapy Providers company, claiming to be barred from in-home therapy work and omitting weekly church income.
She became the second Democrat charged after Rep. Sharon Henderson. Separately, Rep. Lynn Heffner (D-Augusta) resigned due to Hurricane Helene-related home damage affecting residency requirements. Bennett pleaded not guilty and was released on $10,000 bond. The Georgia House now has 98 Republicans and 79 Democrats; Gov. Kemp will call special elections to fill the vacancies.
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