‘Out of control‘ GHSA picks up powerful opponents at state Capitol

Republican state Senator Jeff Mullis is the Chair of the Senate Rules Committee, which controls what legislation is voted on in the state Senate. (Rahul Bali/WABE)

Over the years, issues with the Georgia High School Association have been a common complaint among state lawmakers and their constituents.

The GHSA is an independent nonprofit that oversees sports and extracurricular activities for 465 public and private schools, including football, cheerleading and theater.

GHSA earns the majority of its income by running tournaments, competitions and playoffs, along with corporate and vendor partnerships. It also earns money from dues and broadcast rights.