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Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, D-Columbus, listens to a reporters question at a press conference to announce the Georgia House Democrats Affordability Agenda. Credit: Georgia House livestream.
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Hugley unveils Democrats’ Affordability Agenda, slams GOP record

Hugley unveils Democrats’ Affordability Agenda, slams GOP record Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, D-Columbus, gave an unforgiving speech Tuesday condemning Republican policies in Georgia over the past 20 years. “After more than two decades of Republicans being in charge of our state, it's clear that far too many Georgians are still being left behind. That is what 20-plus years of Republican control and seven years of Governor Kemp has given us,” […]

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A FBI agent open the door of a U.S. Department of Transportation truck.
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Fulton County seeks return of 2020 election materials after FBI raid

Fulton County seeks return of 2020 election materials after FBI raid Fulton County filed a motion in federal court Wednesday after an FBI raid at the county’s election hub removed hundreds of boxes of ballots, images and voter records tied to the 2020 election. County Commission Chairman Robert Pitts said the motion, filed on behalf of himself and the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections, seeks the immediate return […]

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Fitz Johnson announces bid to reclaim Georgia Public Service Commission seat

Fitz Johnson announces bid to reclaim Georgia Public Service Commission seat Fitz Johnson has officially announced that he is running to take back a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. In November 2025, Johnson, a Republican, faced off against Democrat Peter Hubbard and lost. Hubbard received nearly 63% of the vote. Districts 3 and 5 will be on the ballot this November, and Johnson wants to reclaim his seat. […]

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School children sitting at desks with arms up to answer question, enthusiasm, knowledge, participation
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Georgia Republicans roll out childcare, Pre-K bills to support families

Georgia Republicans roll out childcare, Pre-K bills to support families Georgia Republicans held a news conference last week to announce a package of legislation to support Georgia families.  “Every family deserves a chance to thrive, but for many working parents across our state, the cost of childcare is forcing them to make difficult decisions between remaining in the workforce and staying home,” said Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns. The initiative […]

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A Wild Pig in the sand of a south Florida scrub and palmetto woods.
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Georgia House passes bill expanding feral hog hunting, allows use of drones

Georgia House passes bill expanding feral hog hunting, allows use of drones The Georgia House passed a bill last Tuesday that expands feral hog hunting in the state. House Bill 946 would allow the use of drones in hog hunting and remove the requirement of a license for trapping feral hogs. The law would also remove the need for a wildlife control permit for hunting feral hogs from a moving […]

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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announces a batch of bills at the Capitol Feb. 4 to support Georgia families. Credit: Georgia General Assembly livestream.
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Republicans support birth control? Georgia GOP backs bill, expands access to contraceptives

Republicans support birth control? Georgia GOP backs bill, expands access to contraceptives Georgia House Republicans announced Wednesday a batch of bills dedicated to putting “Georgia Families First.”  Among them was a measure to increase access to contraceptives across the state. House Bill 1138 would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control and also allows patients to receive more than one month of birth control pills at a time. State Rep. Beth […]

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Rep. Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection, opening Georgia’s 11th District

Rep. Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection, opening Georgia’s 11th District U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced Wednesday that he will not seek another term in Congress leaving Georgia’s 11th Congressional District open for the taking. Loudermilk, who has served six terms, marks the fourth departure of Republican representatives from Georgia.  “It is time to contribute to my community, state and nation in other ways,” he said to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. U.S. […]

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State Sen. Nikki Merritt, D-Grayson, speaks at a news conference at the Georgia Capitol to lay out the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus legislative priorities. Credit: Instagram @ga_blackcaucus.
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Georgia Legislative Black Caucus pushes civil rights, Medicaid expansion at Capitol

Georgia Legislative Black Caucus pushes civil rights, Medicaid expansion at Capitol The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus arrived at the Georgia Capitol Monday to advocate for their legislative priorities. Coinciding with the start of Black History Month, the organization laid out their priorities in six categories: health, housing, wealth, education, safety/justice and advocacy. State Rep. Jasmine Clark, D-Lilburn, said that Georgia needs its own civil rights legislation like Texas, Louisiana and […]

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Trump offers conflicting explanations for Tulsi Gabbard’s role in Georgia FBI raid

Trump offers conflicting explanations for Tulsi Gabbard’s role in Georgia FBI raid President Donald Trump has offered shifting explanations for why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who typically does not engage in domestic law enforcement activities, was present during an FBI raid last week at a Georgia election center, raising questions about her role in the operation. According to the Guardian, the contradictory accounts have intensified scrutiny of Gabbard’s […]

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