Without new state funding, Georgia domestic violence, sexual assault programs brace for the worst

Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed $13 million in new state funding for domestic violence, sexual assault, and child advocacy programs, exacerbating strain on organizations already facing rising demand and declining support. The funding was part of a budget aimed at offsetting a $1.3 billion deficit from an income tax package, leaving shelters like The Haven in Valdosta to operate beyond capacity and seek cost-cutting measures.