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Official portrait of Georgia state Sen. John F. Kennedy, Republican District 18.
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Georgia Sen. John F. Kennedy resigns to focus on lieutenant governor campaign

Georgia Sen. John F. Kennedy resigns to focus on lieutenant governor campaign Georgia state Sen. John F. Kennedy, R-Macon, announced Tuesday he is resigning from the Legislature to focus on his campaign for lieutenant governor. "When Susan and I decided to announce my campaign for lieutenant governor, we knew this race would take our full focus and commitment because that's what the people of our state deserve," Kennedy said. “It […]

todayDecember 12, 2025 53 5

Michael Price, District 4 Commissioner of Henry County, speaks to commissioners in a full hearing room at the Georgia Public Service Commission meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10.
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Protesters disrupt PSC hearing as Georgia Power pushes massive energy expansion

Protesters disrupt PSC hearing as Georgia Power pushes massive energy expansion The Georgia Public Service Commission hearing started in turmoil Wednesday morning as protesters were removed for not following proper procedures.  The hearing was the first for the public to show their dissent or support for the Georgia Power request to expand its capacity by nearly 10,000 megawatts.  PSC Chairman Jason Shaw was drowned out as he started the meeting […]

todayDecember 11, 2025 28

A photo of Eric Gisler, winner of the seat for Georgia House District 121.
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Democrats flip deep-red Georgia House seat for District 121

Democrats flip deep-red Georgia House seat for District 121 Democrats managed to flip a seat in the state House of Representatives Tuesday. Eric Gisler won the election for House District 121 by just under 200 votes. President Donald Trump won the same district in 2024 by 12 points. Gisler faced off against Republican Mack “Dutch” Guest for the seat that covers parts of Oconee and Clarke Counties in the Athens […]

todayDecember 10, 2025 29 1

Expired Organic bio waste. Mix Vegetables in a huge container, in a rubbish bin. Heap of Compost from vegetables or food for animals.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Murray County residents opposing proposed bio-waste plant

Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Murray County residents opposing proposed bio-waste plant U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stood beside constituents at a town hall meeting in Murray County last week to speak out against a proposed bio-waste facility. More than 300 people gathered to oppose the project. Vanguard Renewable, the company that will own the facility, sent representatives to the meeting to answer questions. “While you lecture these people with your […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 23

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Republican
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Raffensperger sues over fundraising rules, says opponent has unfair advantage

Raffensperger sues over fundraising rules, says opponent has unfair advantage Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican gubernatorial candidate to raise concerns over campaign finance rules which allow one of his opponents, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, more access and flexibility to campaign funds. Safe Affordable Georgia filed a lawsuit Monday asking an Atlanta federal court judge to allow Raffensperger’s political action committee to work with his gubernatorial campaign […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 20

Classroom bathed in sunlight, with rows of empty desks and chairs, awaiting the beginning of a new school day
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Georgia schools face new absenteeism measures, cell phone ban, and closures

Georgia schools face new absenteeism measures, cell phone ban, and closures Georgia public school systems made several headlines this week from, measures to reduce chronic absenteeism to announcements of school closures across broad areas.  Here is a wrap-up of the recent news that could impact students across the state. Chronic absenteeism measures Cell phone ban Atlanta Public School closures Chronic absenteeism measures Members of the Georgia Legislature will be considering […]

todayDecember 5, 2025 42 4

Robert E. Park Hall at the University of Georgia
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Georgia Senate panel calls for new needs-based aid program for college students

Georgia Senate panel calls for new needs-based aid program for college students The state Senate Committee on Higher Education Affordability released a report Tuesday that calls for a comprehensive needs-based aid program for college students. Sen. Nan Orrock, chair of the committee, said the current system is not enough for some students. “We’ve invested heavily in the HOPE scholarship, and we know now that with the economy and the realities […]

todayDecember 5, 2025 91 2

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Federal appeals court orders new review of Georgia’s election law case

Federal appeals court orders new review of Georgia’s election law case The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a 2023 ruling that partially blocked Georgia’s contested election law that bans handing out food or drinks to voters standing in line. The appeals court sent the case back to the U.S. District Court for further review. The appeals court decision argued that the U.S. District Court did not apply the […]

todayDecember 5, 2025 28 2

Akbar Ali, House District 106 representative, poses for a photo.
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At 21, Akbar Ali heads to Georgia legislature focused on affordability and civil rights

At 21, Akbar Ali heads to Georgia legislature focused on affordability and civil rights Democrat Akbar Ali, 21, will be the youngest member of the Georgia General Assembly in 2026 after winning the seat for House District 106. “If there was one word to describe it, it would be grateful, above all else. Just grateful to my family, my friends, my team, various organizations that have helped me out. But […]

todayDecember 4, 2025 42 2