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Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, triggering special election in Georgia

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, triggering special election in Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene officially ends her time in Congress late Monday, resigning from the U.S. House after six years representing Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. In letters sent to Gov. Brian Kemp and House Speaker Mike Johnson and obtained by CBS Atlanta, Greene said her resignation would take effect at 11:59 p.m. Monday. She wrote that serving her district […]

todayJanuary 6, 2026

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House District 23 runoff pits Republican Bill Fincher against Democrat Scott Sanders

House District 23 runoff pits Republican Bill Fincher against Democrat Scott Sanders A Republican and a Democrat will face off Tuesday in a runoff election for House District 23. Republican Bill Fincher and Democrat Scott Sanders both won around 27% of the vote during the special election Dec. 8, but both failed to garner 50% plus one vote to call a victory. The special election was called after state Rep. […]

todayJanuary 6, 2026

Aerial View of Spaghetti Junction in Atlanta, GA
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Georgia lawmakers weigh action on rising insurance costs

Georgia lawmakers weigh action on rising insurance costs Lawmakers might address rising insurance costs in the 2026 legislative session after hearing from experts and interested parties at committee meetings. The House of Representatives’ Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Insurance Rates met Dec. 18 for a final time in Duluth. Robert Hoyt of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business told lawmakers that Georgia ranked 50th, among the 50 states and […]

todayJanuary 6, 2026

Scott Sanders & Dr. John Eaves
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Trump’s Maduro play smacks of hypocrisies & why Fulton should park its investment in a new jail

The U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ignited fierce legal and political debate. Joined by CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum, Ron examines whether this was a lawful extradition or a dangerous precedent for international relations. Georgia House (23rd district) Democratic candidate ⁠Scott Sanders⁠ joins Ron to discuss Georgia’s latest special election and voter frustration in deeply Republican districts. Also, former Fulton County […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026

From right to left, U.S. congress peopole Marjorie Taylor Greene, Raphael Warnock and Mike Collins.
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Georgia leaders split over U.S. military action in Venezuela

Georgia leaders split over U.S. military action in Venezuela Georgia’s political leaders are weighing in after President Donald Trump announced U.S. military strikes targeting Venezuela, drawing a range of responses across party lines. According to reporting by WGAU Radio, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock criticized the military action while also condemning Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a dictator. In a statement, Warnock said Americans do not want U.S. troops pulled into […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026

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Taylor Arnold named Georgia Peanut Commission director

Georgia Peanut Commission names Taylor Arnold as new executive director A new executive director is learning the ropes at the Georgia Peanut Commission after its longtime director decided to retire. The commission announced in December that Taylor Arnold would be filling the position, succeeding Don Koehler, who has served Georgia’s peanut industry for more than four decades. “We are excited to welcome Taylor Arnold as the next executive director of […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026

Police Woman Using Computer In Call Center Room
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Georgia lawmakers eye 911 modernization, law enforcement bills in 2026

Georgia lawmakers eye 911 modernization, law enforcement bills in 2026 The 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and Georgia lawmakers will consider several pieces of legislation that concern public safety and law enforcement. Last session, state lawmakers passed two measures to move to modernize Georgia’s 911 call center system to reduce response times and provide responders with more information. House Bill 423 requires all new 911 systems to meet Next […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026

Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.
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Backlog of police oversight cases looms for Atlanta board in 2026

Backlog of police oversight cases looms for Atlanta board in 2026 The Atlanta Citizen Review Board ended 2025 with little progress and a long backlog of cases awaiting 2026. The board is charged with investigating deaths and serious injuries that happen while people are in police custody.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the board is close to completing two investigations, but it has a backlog of about 50 cases. “We still […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026

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Health care bills to watch in Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

Rural access, maternal health expected to dominate Georgia’s 2026 agenda The 2025 legislative session was filled with bills related to health care, and it looks like the 2026 session will follow suit with several bills rolling over from the previous session. A focus for lawmakers in the 2026 legislative session is expected to be on affordability and access for rural communities as well as maternal and infant health care. Two […]

todayJanuary 2, 2026