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The Georgia Public Service Commission begins its administrative session on Feb. 18. Credit: Georgia PSC Livestream.
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Crowded Georgia PSC races draw 10 candidates amid rising utility costs

Crowded Georgia PSC races draw 10 candidates amid rising utility costs Two seats, 10 candidates.  The Georgia Public Service Commission has gained popularity over the past year with rising utility costs accompanied by a historic expansion of Georgia Power’s grid capacity. Two seats of the five member commission are up for election this year. One, District Three, is currently held by Commissioner Peter Hubbard, a Democrat who beat out a […]

todayMay 14, 2026 6

A woman placing her ballot into the ballot box.
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Georgia groups to host virtual town hall on the 14th Amendment

Georgia groups to host virtual town hall on the 14th Amendment The Northwest Georgia Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and the League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb County are hosting an online town hall next week to discuss the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The event, “Constitutional Consciousness: Understanding the 14th Amendment” will stream on Monday, May 18, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Legal experts […]

todayMay 11, 2026 3

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Poll finds rising economic anxiety among rural Georgia voters

Poll finds rising economic anxiety among rural Georgia voters Voters in rural Georgia might be feeling some anxiety around economic issues and a willingness to rethink the role of government. A new poll found that a somewhat surprising number of rural voters in Senate battleground states were feeling deep economic anxiety. The Center for Rural Strategies commissioned the survey, and Dee Davis, president of the organization, said the results caught […]

todayMay 5, 2026 7

A photo of U.S. Rep. David Scott speaking as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee
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Kemp sets special election as Democrats battle for Scott’s open seat

Kemp sets special election as Democrats battle for Scott’s open seat Gov. Brian Kemp has set the date for a special election to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. David Scott. Meanwhile, six Democrats debate for the open seat for the primary election. Scott passed away on April 22 at the age of 80 after a life of public service. Now, there will be a special election to fill […]

todayMay 4, 2026 5

Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.
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Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes

Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday that the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act will not impact the upcoming midterm elections, but Georgians can expect a change in district maps ahead of the 2028 elections. In the case, the court ruled that Section 2 of the law required evidence of intentional discrimination, which would require […]

todayMay 4, 2026 13

A photo of U.S. Sen Raphael Warnock speaking at a press conference in July about the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide

Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision impacting the Voting Rights Act has received different reactions from Georgia leaders and advocacy groups. Democrats have widely condemned the decision while Republicans call on Gov. Brian Kemp to convene a special session to redraw the maps. In the case Louisiana v. Callais, the court’s conservative majority ruled that Section 2 of the law […]

todayMay 1, 2026 13

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Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting

Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting After record voter turnout of early voting in a primary election on Monday, the Georgia Secretary of State Office released a new tool to allow Georgians to watch voter turnout by party affiliation. Georgia’s Election Data Hub shows active data being reported by voter precincts across the state with a new party breakdown feature. “Transparency is the bedrock of public trust,” […]

todayApril 30, 2026 9

A hand drops a ballot in the 3D Georgia map with the colors of the Georgia state flag on a blue background in a flat design style
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Atlanta Press Club debates finish as early voting sees record turnout

Atlanta Press Club debates finish as early voting sees record turnout The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting partnered to host primary election debates on Sunday through Tuesday this week. The debates included candidates running for U.S. Senate, Governor, Secretary of State and other seats that Georgians began voting for on Monday. Republican candidates vying for the chance to beat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in his reelection campaign sparred […]

todayApril 29, 2026 12

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Georgia voters begin early voting ahead of May 19 primaries

Georgia voters begin early voting ahead of May 19 primaries Voters across Georgia will be casting their ballots for the first time today for the May 19 primary elections and general elections. Early voting begins April 27 and runs through May 15, including two Saturdays. Counties can also decide to hold voting on Sunday. Voters can locate their precinct through their My Voter Page or through the Georgia Secretary of […]

todayApril 27, 2026 14