Is the Georgia Republican Assembly Really Grassroots?
What the Evidence Says About Influence, Control, and Transparency
Is the Georgia Republican Assembly Really Grassroots?
By Jeremy McKeown
Many well-meaning conservatives see the Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) as a bold alternative to the establishment GOP — a principled, grassroots-driven organization fighting for conservative values. But is it really what it claims to be?
The deeper you look, the more it appears that the GRA is tightly controlled by a handful of individuals who leverage that control.
Why This Matters
Grassroots organizations are supposed to represent the bottom-up will of their members. That means transparent governance, distributed power, and accountability to the membership. The GRA claims this mantle. But in practice, much of the GRA’s financial and endorsement activity appears to be decided and driven by a small group at the top — particularly Brant Frost V, Vice President of the GRA, Chair of the GRA PAC, and until recently, the controlling officer of a private company named First National Investments LLC.
It’s not unrealistic for grassroots members to have lingering suspicions. Many continue to support the GRA as “the best we’ve got,” even while admitting something doesn’t sit right. But these questions deserve real answers. Without bottom-up accountability, even conservative organizations risk mimicking the very establishment they aim to reform.
The PAC and the LLC
Let’s trace the power — and the money — to see who’s really in control.
The GRA PAC is the political action committee affiliated with the Georgia Republican Assembly. It makes endorsements and funds candidates.
First National Investments LLC is a private company that shares an address with the GRA PAC — 14 Greenville St, Newnan, GA 30263 — a commercial property it owns.
According to public records, Brant Frost V controlled the LLC until 2024 and also chairs the PAC.
The GRA PAC and the LLC are listed at the same physical address, a property owned by the LLC. That property is also the headquarters of First Liberty Building & Loan, where Frost serves as a key executive.
This means:
The PAC is housed at a property owned by the LLC, creating a potential in-kind contribution or self-dealing risk.
Brant Frost controlled the PAC, the LLC, and was a top officer of the GRA — consolidating financial, political, and organizational control.
What the GRA PAC Claims vs. What the Data Shows
According to the official GRA PAC page, the organization markets itself as:
“A PAC run by the grassroots, for the grassroots. Every donor will have active input on all endorsements and contributions.”
They assert:
No salaries or personal expenses are paid from PAC funds.
Clerical costs are absorbed by the Board.
Financial records are 100% transparent.
The PAC is independent and “not directly controlled by the GRA.”
This messaging is meant to reassure donors that their money is used strictly for grassroots purposes — not for backroom deals or self-enrichment.
But these claims need to be examined in light of documented evidence.
What the Evidence Actually Shows
Despite the grassroots rhetoric, public records and financial disclosures reveal:
The PAC’s address (14 Greenville St) is owned by First National Investments LLC, a private company until recently controlled by GRA Vice President Brant Frost V.
The same LLC recently donated over $48,000 to the PAC — far more than the average grassroots donor.
The PAC itself lists Brant Frost as Chairperson and Treasurer, and the GRA PAC's filings show a total of $119,500 from First National Investments LLC — its largest single donor.
While the GRA PAC website promises “every donor will have input,” there’s no published mechanism for donor votes, approvals, or endorsements, and no published record of member ratification.
If the GRA PAC were simply another top-down political machine, these contributions wouldn’t raise eyebrows. But when it claims to be run “by the grassroots,” this concentration of funding — and control — calls that into question.
Where the Money Goes
If the GRA PAC were truly grassroots, you might expect most of its spending to go toward chapter development, volunteer coordination, outreach, or training. Instead, the largest PAC expenditures go to professional political vendors, such as:
American Campaign Services – $49,900
The Print Source (Newnan, GA) – $43,994.60
Mobilize the Message LLC – $42,050
Hazlitt Industries LLC – $30,000
These are marketing, strategy, and mass-communication contracts.
In total, these four vendors alone account for over $165,000 — more than half of all PAC expenditures.
These kinds of expenditures replace grassroots mobilization with paid messaging. While that’s legal, it fundamentally contradicts the claim that the GRA PAC is “run by the grassroots.”
The independence claim also falters when:
The GRA PAC, GRA officers, and LLC all share personnel and address overlap.
All three entities have been under the influence of Brant Frost, either operationally or financially.
The website language relies heavily on branding and narrative assurance, but without corresponding structural transparency.
Is This Disclosed to Members?
GRA members are not asked to vote on who the PAC endorses. The GRA’s endorsement process is limited to candidates who pass a vetting committee and then receive a two-thirds vote at an endorsement convention. But financial decisions — especially the tens of thousands of dollars in PAC money raised and spent — do not appear to be under member oversight.
We have seen no public records, meeting minutes, or communications to members that disclose:
That the GRA PAC is headquartered at a property owned by a GRA officer’s private company.
That the private company is First National Investments LLC.
That it contributed over $48,000 to the PAC.
That all of this was directed by the same GRA executive.
Without transparency, members have no way to know whether endorsements are truly earned — or influenced by behind-the-scenes funding.
To be clear, no direct evidence shows endorsements were bought. But in a system with no checks or member ratification, the potential for undue influence is undeniable. Even if every decision made was well-intentioned, systems without checks are inherently vulnerable to abuse.
The Property Connection: 14 Greenville St (Newnan)
We confirmed that:
The Georgia Ethics Commission lists the GRA PAC address as 14 Greenville St, Newnan, GA.
Coweta County tax assessor records show this property is owned by First National Investments LLC.
FollowTheMoney.org confirms that First National Investments LLC is a major donor to the GRA PAC, giving over $48,000 since 2023.
The First Liberty Building & Loan website, operating from the same address, lists Brant Frost V as a key executive.
This creates a closed-loop structure:
The donor, the property owner, the PAC officer, and the GRA VP are all the same person.
That’s vertical integration, not grassroots.
One man. One building. One circle of control.
Even still, this isn’t just about one individual. It’s about a system that allows any one person to consolidate this much operational, financial, and political control — without meaningful member oversight.
Performative Populism?
Many GRA-backed candidates — and the GRA itself — lean into an image of populist rebellion. But when endorsements are steered from the top and funded through tightly controlled entities, the populism starts to look performative.
This creates the appearance — if not the reality — of a manufactured grassroots movement, where influence is centralized but packaged to look like it came from the people.
Why the GRA Scorecards Matter
The GRA regularly publishes legislative scorecards grading state lawmakers. These are used to justify endorsements and removals of support.
But when financial control and endorsement power are concentrated, we must ask:
Are the scorecards genuinely neutral — or a justification mechanism to support pre-selected candidates?
While the scorecards may reflect real policy differences, in a top-down system, even objective tools can be repurposed as political weapons.
The Real Question
The GRA may argue: "This is what a PAC is supposed to do." But grassroots organizations are supposed to serve and be accountable to their members. If the leadership directs PAC donations, owns the PAC address, controls donor LLCs, and members aren’t even aware — that’s not grassroots. It’s top-down influence.
Where It All Points
When transparency is lacking, we must ask how much of what we’re seeing is political theater — and whether those producing the show are the same people writing the checks.
And when the GRA, GRA PAC, and private financial entities all route through one person’s property, we’re not talking about decentralized power. We’re talking about control.
Timeline of Key Events
2017–2021 First National Investments LLC lists Brant Frost as registered agent.
2023 LLC donates over $48,000 to the GRA PAC
2023 GRA PAC expenditures spike, funding multiple endorsed candidates.
2024 LLC changes ownership, but retains address connected to GRA PAC.
2025 Questions emerge about undisclosed ties between GRA leadership and donor entities.
This timeline demonstrates that key financial and organizational structures have been consolidated for years — and only recently began to face scrutiny.
Legal vs. Ethical
Some may argue there’s nothing illegal here — and that may be true. But legality doesn’t equal integrity.
A grassroots organization must meet a higher standard: accountability to its members. The central question isn’t “Did it break the law?” — it’s “Were members ever told?”
The deeper concern is this: when the people making endorsements, managing PAC money, and controlling donor entities are all part of a tight leadership circle — and if that isn’t disclosed — then transparency is broken. A PAC can be legal, and still be structured to avoid accountability. A committee can be official, and still make decisions behind closed doors.
But It’s a Volunteer Organization…
One common defense offered by GRA leaders is that the organization is volunteer-run — and therefore shouldn’t be expected to operate like a professional institution. That’s fair — up to a point.
But grassroots doesn’t mean unaccountable, and volunteer doesn’t mean above scrutiny.
No one is criticizing the hard-working local activists who show up, give their time, and make real sacrifices for the conservative cause. The issue is not volunteerism — it’s how a small group of volunteers consolidate control over endorsements, finances, and infrastructure without meaningful transparency.
And it’s worth remembering: GRA members aren’t just volunteers. They must apply, be approved, and pay dues to join. This isn’t a Facebook group — it’s a structured membership organization. With that comes the expectation of accountability, transparency, and member involvement.
If anything, there seems to be a lot of money going to places that might be better spent. Over $165,000 went to political vendors — not local chapters, training programs, or community outreach. While it’s legal to hire firms for printing, messaging, or canvassing, it raises the question: who decides these priorities — and on whose behalf?
When grassroots members are donating time and money, and yet six-figure expenditures are directed without their knowledge or input, the issue isn’t money — it’s whose voice counts when the checks get written.
The reality is that because the organization is funded by dues-paying conservatives, accountability matters more — not less.
Because when power is concentrated, and money is moving, and members aren’t given visibility or a vote — that’s not a volunteer problem. That’s a governance problem.
Call to Action
Grassroots conservatives deserve better.
We recommend members of the GRA and interested Republican voters do the following:
Request written confirmation from GRA leadership disclosing all relationships between the GRA, its PAC, and First National Investments LLC.
Demand public disclosure of the GRA PAC’s lease agreement or occupancy arrangement for 14 Greenville St.
Ask whether PAC donors are disclosed to members, especially when they are affiliated with GRA officers.
Propose a bylaw change requiring all PAC endorsements and expenditures to be ratified by the full voting membership.
Propose a conflict of interest policy that prohibits GRA officers from simultaneously controlling PACs, donor entities, and physical facilities used by the organization.
Demand public explanation as to why Brant Frost-controlled entities are financially intertwined with the GRA PAC without member disclosure or input.
The GRA doesn’t need a new message. It needs a new standard of accountability.
The only question is: Will the members demand it?
— Jeremy McKeown, Editor, The Prob | CobbProb.com
Citations and Records
GRA PAC
Georgia Ethics Commission – GRA PAC (Change election year to All)
First National Investments LLC
First Liberty Building & Loan
Georgia Secretary of State – Business Filings for First Liberty Building & Loan, LLC
Coweta County Tax Assessor Records – 14 Greenville St (Building owned by First National Investments LLC)
Expenditures
Mobilize the Message (Hired Doorknockers)
Print Source (Newnan, GA)
Hazlitt Industries LLC (Yes, the same one that Colton Moore is shown here)
Thanks for exposing Brant Frost and hopefully the GRA members can wake up and search and demand all of what was mentioned here. Get some answer, do an audit
Thank you