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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 […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 34

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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 […]

todayFebruary 6, 2026 16

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Georgia Senate advances bill blocking local opt-out of homestead tax exemption

Georgia Senate advances bill blocking local opt-out of homestead tax exemption A bill is headed to the Georgia House that would prevent local governments and school districts from opting out of a statewide homestead tax exemption.  The Georgia state Senate passed Senate Bill 382 on Tuesday with 31 to 19 votes after a lengthy debate, according to WABE. The move comes on the heels of an announcement by Georgia House […]

todayFebruary 6, 2026 35

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Fulton County moves to reclaim 2020 election records seized by FBI

Fulton County moves to reclaim 2020 election records seized by FBI Fulton County officials moved Wednesday to regain control of thousands of 2020 election records seized by federal agents last week, filing an emergency motion in federal court as leaders warned the investigation could have wide-ranging implications for elections nationwide. County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said during a Wednesday morning news conference at the Fulton County Government Center that the […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 18

Democrat LeMario Brown will face off with Republican Steven McNeel in a special runoff election Feb. 17 for Georgia Senate District 18.
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Democrat LeMario Brown heads to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race

Democrat LeMario Brown heads to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race Democrat LeMario Brown received the most votes in a special election of state Senate District 18 and will head to a runoff Feb. 17. Former state Sen. John Kennedy resigned from the seat because he is running for lieutenant governor.  Brown will face off against Republican Steven McNeel in the runoff. Early voting begins Feb. 9. Brown recently […]

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School children sitting at desks with arms up to answer question, enthusiasm, knowledge, participation
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Most Georgia parents support banning cell phones in high schools, survey finds

Most Georgia parents support banning cell phones in high schools, survey finds The topic of cell phones in schools has been frequented by lawmakers in the past two legislative sessions.  Georgia’s public elementary and middle schools started implementing a ban on cell phone use during the school day this year, and lawmakers are considering a ban for high school students as well. Emory University conducts an annual survey of Georgia […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 33

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Raffensperger appoints attorney to lead probe of alleged $140M Ponzi scheme

Raffensperger appoints attorney to lead probe of alleged $140M Ponzi scheme Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger named the attorney to head the investigation of First Liberty Building & Loan, the company accused by federal regulators of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme. Jason Doss, a veteran securities fraud attorney, will lead the probe in the lender with connections to GOP leaders. “Throughout my career, I’ve been a fierce advocate […]

todayFebruary 2, 2026 26

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Georgia committee recommends sweeping changes to election procedures

Georgia committee recommends sweeping changes to election procedures A heavily Republican study committee released its recommendations concerning Georgia’s election procedures. With few details about the committee's findings, the Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures made recommendations that could fundamentally change Georgia’s election system. “Over the past several months, this committee traveled across Georgia, listened to voters, local officials and election professionals and carefully reviewed the information before us,” said Blue-Ribbon […]

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