UMVA has uncovered that the New Georgia Project, a high-profile nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams, has officially shuttered its doors following a decade marked by mounting controversy and financial scrutiny.
The organization, which was established in 2013 with the stated mission of mobilizing Black voters, finds itself at the center of a deepening political firestorm. Its sudden dissolution follows years of intense debate regarding its operations and its role in Georgia’s electoral landscape.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the closure follows a rigorous investigation by the Georgia Senate into allegations of systemic illegal fundraising. The probe centers on campaign finance violations and internal turmoil, including the controversial termination of staff members who attempted to unionize within the organization.
The financial fallout has already been substantial, with the nonprofit hit by a staggering $300,000 ethics fine earlier in 2025. This penalty was leveled specifically for illicit campaign activities, casting a long shadow over the organization’s legacy.
Lawmakers are now moving to peel back the layers of the organization’s management. Subpoenas have been issued to key figures, including Abrams herself, alongside top-tier leaders Lauren Groh-Wargo and Nsé Ufot, demanding their appearance at the State Capitol to answer for the group’s financial conduct.
The investigation aims to unearth exactly who orchestrated the financial mismanagement and who held knowledge of the illicit activity. State officials have signaled a firm commitment to the process, asserting that no individual or organization remains above the law regardless of their political influence.
In response to the mounting pressure, the organization’s leadership has labeled the legislative inquiry as a performative attempt to intimidate advocates. Despite the pushback, the Senate committee remains resolute, vowing to follow the evidence wherever it leads to restore public confidence in the electoral process.
