September 17, 2026

An Augusta area construction company owner, legislator, and parent is leading the charge to create legislation to improve online safety, particularly for students. S.D. Clifton Construction Company President/Rep.Rob Clifton (R-Dist.131) is holding a series of public hearings across Georgia to get input from parents, educators, and law enforcement. Clifton told ABD, with three young children, his interest in online threats is the result of a podcast he listened to that detailed how sexual predators or bullies target children.  Clifton grew up playing video games, but they were self-contained and not