#758 | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

October 27th, 2026  |  1 hr 43 mins

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In this 758th episode of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines major developments in Henry County after a special prosecutor filed criminal charges against former Henry County Sheriff's Sergeant Ryan Burns on October 27, 2026. Burns faces charges of theft, fraud, official misconduct, and ghost employment. Henry County Sheriff John Sproles later announced Burns's arrest and resignation from the Sheriff's Department. Bilbrey breaks down what happened, what may come next, and turns to another major unresolved question: what happens to Sgt. Bobby Lackey, the other HCSD sergeant who has remained on paid leave for more than five months? From there, Bilbrey works through several other political and governmental odds and ends. #ThePoliticalSpotlight