Indian Americans in Georgia are continuing to expand their political influence

State, local and community leaders are welcomed on the main stage at the Festival of India on August 17, 2024. (WABE News/Rahul Bali)

Georgia’s growing Indian-American community is getting more politically involved, both as voters and as candidates.

On this week’s episode of “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast,” politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take listeners to the Festival of India in Atlanta and discuss how this community could shape local and presidential races in Georgia.

Plus, more drama with the State Election Board, and actress and Smyrna native Julia Roberts campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris in Canton.