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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 103 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 36 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 53 2

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Ossoff, Warnock launch inquiry into DHS limits on Congressional oversight of detention centers

Ossoff, Warnock launch inquiry into DHS limits on Congressional oversight of detention centers Democratic U.S. senators launched an inquiry on Monday into the Trump administration’s policy of restricting access to federal detention facilities. Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, along with 11 other colleagues, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying that the department’s new policies violated federal law and obstructed congressional […]

todayDecember 4, 2025 45 1

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Results are in! New mayors elected, youngest state lawmaker wins a seat

Results are in! New mayors elected, youngest state lawmaker wins a seat Several cities around the Atlanta area elected mayors on Tuesday, and one district has a new representative. Democrat Akbar Ali, 21-year-old, won the race for House District 106 against Marqus Cole, and he is set to become the youngest legislator in the General Assembly. “I’m proud and ready to serve this community,” Akbar told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “There […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 50 5

Compilation photo of Star Black, Shawn Harris and Jeff Criswell, who are all candidates for the 14th Congressional District
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Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene for GA District 14? Here are the potential candidates.

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene for GA District 14? Here are the potential candidates. Although it’s been less than a week since U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation, candidates are already lining up to take her place. Greene announced her resignation in a video post on X, citing recent conflicts with President Donald Trump and frustrations with politics in Washington. She will be stepping down Jan. 5, […]

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Georgia Senate Committee offers recommendations to support youth aging out of foster care

Georgia Senate Committee offers recommendations to support youth aging out of foster care The Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care held its final meeting on Friday and presented recommendations to improve how children transition out of the foster care system into adulthood. Around 700 young people age out of Georgia’s foster care system every year, and they lose access to resources, […]

todayNovember 25, 2025 42 3

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GA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after break with Donald Trump

GA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after break with Donald Trump The once-fierce supporter of President Donald Trump announced her impending resignation after a brutal split. Less than a week after Trump denounced her, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on X Friday evening that she will be resigning from her post as the representative of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Greene said her last day in office will be […]

todayNovember 24, 2025 46 2

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Atlanta under pressure: Federal immigration enforcement called to ramp up

Atlanta under pressure: Federal immigration enforcement called to ramp up U.S. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to request an increased presence in Atlanta.  Carter cited the state’s ranking in the number of undocumented immigrants as a reason for increased enforcement.  The Migration Policy Institute released a report in October that found Georgia to be the […]

todayNovember 24, 2025 46 4