Georgia Senator Colton Moore Arrested Outside State Capitol

Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was arrested on January 16 while attempting to enter the House chamber for Governor Brian Kemp's State of the State address, despite being banned from the area due to previous controversial remarks about the late House Speaker David Ralston. Moore, who has a history of clashes with GOP leadership, attempted to force his way into the chamber, resulting in an altercation with Capitol police. After being warned multiple times to step aside, he was pushed to the ground and taken into custody. House Speaker Jon Burns, who issued the ban, condemned Moore's earlier comments as disrespectful. GOP officials, including Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon, expressed disappointment over Moore's exclusion from the chamber and his subsequent arrest. Moore has vowed to continue his work despite the incident, stating he will return to the Senate regardless of potential consequences.