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Democrat Shawn Harris will face off against Republican Clay Fuller in a runoff scheduled for April 7. Credit: Respective Campaign Pages.
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Georgia’s 14th District race heads to April runoff after crowded special election

Georgia’s 14th District race heads to April runoff after crowded special election As predicted, the election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is heading to a runoff. Democrat Shawn Harris will face off against Republican Clay Fuller, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, in a runoff scheduled for April 7. With 17 candidates on the ballot, Harris received 37% of the vote while Fuller came in second with nearly 35% […]

todayMarch 11, 2026 23

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Georgia Senate advances bill restricting public mugshot access

Georgia Senate advances bill restricting public mugshot access A Georgia bill aimed at cracking down on “mugshot mills” is moving to the House after passing the state Senate without opposition. According to WRDW, Senate Bill 482 would keep mugshots and police body-camera footage public but require anyone requesting them to appear in person and submit a notarized statement promising not to misuse the material. Supporters say the bill would protect […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 38

A wide photo of the Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta, Georgia
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Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments

Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments A bill that would allow property owners to sue local governments survived Crossover Day last week as it passed the Georgia House. House Bill 295 would allow property owners to sue cities and counties for financial harm due to a loss in property value if the local governments are found liable. The legislation targets cities and counties that decline to […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 24

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Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races

Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races Qualifying for the 2026 midterm elections in Georgia is officially closed meaning the ballots are set for the primaries. The gubernatorial race, U.S. Senate race, and the U.S. Representative races are among the highest held offices Georgians will be deciding in November. A total of 15 candidates qualified for the governor’s race, including eight Republicans and seven Democrats. President […]

todayMarch 9, 2026 45

Marjorie Taylor Greene talking to the camera
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Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Tomorrow is Election Day for northwest Georgia as well as other areas of the state. The race to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14 will most likely go to a runoff due to the large number of candidates vying for the seat. Greene resigned early this year after a public falling out […]

todayMarch 9, 2026 17

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Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety

Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety Georgia lawmakers have introduced several bills this legislative session to deal with the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media. Although some pieces of legislation will make it past Crossover Day, others aren’t so lucky. Senate Bill 398 would make “virtual peeping” a felony and punishable by up to 10 years in prison. “Virtual peeping” refers to the use of AI […]

todayMarch 5, 2026 42

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Georgia Democrats push Constitutional Amendment for progressive tax

Georgia Democrats push Constitutional Amendment for progressive tax A group of Georgia Democrats introduced a resolution in the Georgia House that would fundamentally change taxation in the state. State Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, D-Smyrna, sponsored House Resolution 1504 that would amend the Georgia Constitution to establish a progressive individual income tax system. “We've been having a lot of conversations, as you're aware, at this session about taxes, but it seems like […]

todayMarch 5, 2026 31

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Kemp signs amended 2026 budget with $2B in tax relief

Kemp signs amended 2026 budget with $2B in tax relief Gov. Brian Kemp signed the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year. Kemp touted the income and property tax relief that the budget includes as well as the funding set aside for state employees, such as teachers and law enforcement. “This isn't the government's money, it is the people of Georgia's money. So I am […]

todayMarch 4, 2026 31

Dr. Barbara Joy Jones-Parks speaks to former state Sen. Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin, who are both running for Georgia Supreme Court seats.
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Georgia Supreme Court justices face challengers in May 19 election

Georgia Supreme Court justices face challengers in May 19 election Two left-leaning attorneys have decided to challenge two sitting Georgia Supreme Court justices in the upcoming elections. Former state Sen. Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin announced their campaigns in Liberty Plaza last week across from the state Capitol. Jordan is challenging Presiding Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren while Rankin will go up against Justice Charlie Bethel. Both justices were appointed in […]

todayMarch 2, 2026 45