News that a coalition of casino companies will be making a major push to expand gambling in Georgia has Aaron McCollough concerned.

McCollough, leader of the Troup Baptist Association, is marshalling opponents in western Georgia because those companies are reportedly eying two potential locations in the LaGrange area for a casino.

“We’ve got to get out in front of this thing,” he said. “We can’t wait until it’s coming up for a vote in the Legislature. It’ll be too late then.”

Media outlets have identified several potential locations across Georgia where companies are considering casinos, including LaGrange, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Hartwell, Kingsland and Savannah.