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ACLU of Georgia says community advocacy helped block election bill on Crossover Day

ACLU of Georgia says community advocacy helped block election bill on Crossover Day Crossover Day was a late night for Georgia lawmakers and advocacy groups at the state Capitol. Shruti Lakshmanan, a policy advocate for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia, said they were at the Capitol until 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning making it one of the latest Crossover Days in history. “The entire day we had community […]

todayMarch 11, 2026 17

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Georgia lawmakers demand release of detained Gwinnett barber

Georgia lawmakers demand release of detained Gwinnett barber Georgia lawmakers sent a letter to immigration officials demanding the release of Rodney Taylor due to serious medical concerns. Taylor, a Gwinnett County barber, has been detained for over a year at Stewart Detention Center. Taylor was brought to the U.S. from Liberia as a two year old to receive medical care, which resulted in the amputation of both his legs. He […]

todayMarch 4, 2026 36

Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks onstage during the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation 2025 Good Trouble Gala at Flourish Atlanta on May 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Georgia 2026 election qualifying begins with major candidates

Georgia 2026 election qualifying begins with major candidates Qualifying for the 2026 election in Georgia started Monday, and several candidates arrived at the Secretary of State’s office to make their campaigns official. Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff qualified Monday for his reelection campaign, and one of his Republican opponents, U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter also made the trip to Atlanta for qualification, according to The Georgia Recorder. Candidates in the governor’s […]

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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 41

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Georgia bill would expand access to plug-in residential solar

Georgia bill would expand access to plug-in residential solar A new bill was introduced in the Georgia House last week that could make it easier for Georgians to use solar power. State Rep. Imani Barnes, D-Tucker, introduced House Bill 1304, also known as the Georgia Residential Solar Access Act. It has been moved to the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee. The bill would increase accessibility and ease utility restrictions on […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 19

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Early voting continues for Georgia’s 14th District special election

Early voting continues for Georgia’s 14th District special election Early voting started Monday for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Candidates in the crowded race spoke at a forum on Sunday to make an appeal to voters. Greene officially resigned in January from her position after a public fallout with President Donald Trump. Republican Clay Fuller spoke to his endorsement from Trump and his […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026 11

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Georgia lawmaker pushes rent reform, targets hidden fees and AI pricing

Georgia lawmaker pushes rent reform, targets hidden fees and AI pricing In a tirade of affordability legislation, state Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, D-Smyrna, has garnered support and introduced several pieces of legislation to address housing affordability issues and protect renters. Sanchez recently introduced House Bill 1188, which would prohibit landlords from withholding the full rental price of a property and from charging hidden fees. The goal of the legislation is to […]

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Georgia Senate adds gender-affirming care limits to health bill

Georgia Senate adds gender-affirming care limits to health bill A bill to increase access to home healthcare services has been transformed to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender Georgians. Republicans in the Georgia Senate added two last-minute amendments before passing the bill on party lines on Tuesday, according to WABE. The first amendment to House Bill 54 would prohibit doctors from prescribing puberty blockers to children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. State […]

todayFebruary 13, 2026 22

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Oakwood officials blindsided by new ICE processing center plan

Oakwood officials blindsided by new ICE processing center plan Residents and officials of Social Circle have expressed their concern and disapproval of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in their small town. As that fight seems to be lost, a new federal immigration facility has been announced for another Georgia town, Oakwood. The city of Hall County is located just 50 miles outside of Atlanta. Officials confirmed Tuesday […]

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