(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Tennessee State Senator Allegedly went down to Georgia... [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-12-06 Ken Yager is in the State Senate, not the U.S. Senate. Recently reelected Tennessee State Senate Republican Caucus leader Ken Yager went down to Georgia. Ken Yager was arrested for driving under the influence after a breathalyzer administered by Glynn County authorities registered a 0.14 BAC (blood alcohol content). Mr. Yager reportedly turned down the offer of a blood test. Earlier, Mr. Yager is alleged to have been involved in a hit and run vehicle offence. bsky.app/… Prayers offered. www.tennessean.com/... Yager, R-Kingston, has called the event “an unfortunate incident,” but declined to comment on advice of his attorney. He is cooperating with Georgia authorities. Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, and Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, have declined to respond to questions on whether Yager should resign or step down from his position as Republican caucus chair. “It is my understanding that Senator Yager is cooperating fully with the authorities in Georgia in this matter,” McNally said in a statement Thursday. “My thoughts and prayers are with he and his family as he does so.” May we also offer our prayers of thanks that no one was hurt? On another note, Ken Yager is a survivor of prostate cancer and has used his platform to raise awareness that regular medical screenings are important. Prostate cancer is highly treatable when caught early. Not allowing the disease to progress can lead to a better quality of life. Tennessee senator skydives to raise awareness for prostate cancer as survivor foxchattanooga.com/... Glynn County Georgia is home to St. Simon’s island which is a popular tourist destination. Glynn County is also where Ahmaud Arbery was murdered by vigilantes. [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/12/6/2290506/-Tennessee-State-Senator-Allegedly-went-down-to-Georgia?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=more_community&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/