Georgia General Assembly Closes Out First Two Weeks of 2026 Session

Georgia General Assembly Closes Out First Two Weeks of 2026 Session

James Swafford
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January 29, 2026
In a press release, State Senator Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) detailed how the Georgia General Assembly began 2026 with a productive start after gaveling in the Legislative Session on January 12th.  First Week The first week began with Georgia’s congressmen attending the Eggs & Issues Breakfast, hosted by members of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, […]
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FBI Executes Search Warrant on Fulton County Election Office

FBI Executes Search Warrant on Fulton County Election Office

James Swafford
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January 29, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently executed a search warrant on the election office of Fulton County, Georgia, in an attempt to gain records related to the 2020 presidential election.  FBI agents were seen securing the area and loading boxes from the main building into trucks. The boxes likely contained ballots, scanner tapes, electronic […]
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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Applauds Senate Advancement of Senate Bill 382

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Applauds Senate Advancement of Senate Bill 382

James Swafford
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January 28, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) has applauded the progress made on a key priority for the 2026 Legislative Session – property tax reform. The Senate Committee on Finance will meet today to consider Senate Bill (SB) 382, which would make annual caps on increases in home values mandatory across the state.  In 2024, the Senate […]
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Democrats' Calls for Kristi Noem to Resign Intensify

Democrats' Calls for Kristi Noem to Resign Intensify

Joseph Quesada
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January 28, 2026
House Democratic leaders threatened to commence impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if President Donald Trump does not fire her first, indicating a pivotal shift in how party leadership is tackling the Trump administration’s immigration operations. Concurrently, eight Democrats have signed on to an impeachment resolution against Secretary Noem amid the […]
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Jon Ossoff Calls Out Republican Senatorial Candidates Over ICE Shooting

Jon Ossoff Calls Out Republican Senatorial Candidates Over ICE Shooting

James Swafford
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January 27, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has called out the leading Republican Senatorial candidates over the recent shooting in Minnesota involving the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The candidates include Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA01), Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10), and political outsider Derek Dooley. Specifically, Ossoff questioned why none of them have called for an independent and […]
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Buddy Carter Secures $4 Million in Funding for Pooler, Georgia

Buddy Carter Secures $4 Million in Funding for Pooler, Georgia

James Swafford
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January 27, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA01) recently announced that $4 million in funding for Phase II of Quacco Road improvements in Pooler, Georgia, has been secured as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Also known as House Resolution 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 provides appropriations to various agencies and programs. Specifically, the legislation […]
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Georgia Democrats Support Abolishing ICE and Defunding DHS

Georgia Democrats Support Abolishing ICE and Defunding DHS

James Swafford
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January 26, 2026
In the wake of recent violent incidents involving the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and leftist protesters in Minneapolis, Georgia Democrats have called for ICE to be heavily restrained and even completely defunded. They’ve also heavily criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secretary Kristi Noem, calling for her impeachment and defunding the […]
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Buddy Carter Calls for Stronger ICE Presence in Georgia

Buddy Carter Calls for Stronger ICE Presence in Georgia

James Swafford
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January 26, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) recently published an opinion piece in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution calling for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to establish a stronger presence in the metro Atlanta area of Georgia. Rep. Carter’s argument is based on the arrest of dangerous criminals by ICE in Atlanta, and he cites examples listed […]
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Democrats Vow to Oppose Homeland Security Funding After Tragedy

Democrats Vow to Oppose Homeland Security Funding After Tragedy

Joseph Quesada
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January 26, 2026
The prospect of a partial U.S. government shutdown increases as Democratic senators vow to reject a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minnesota resident Alex Pretti by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The Senate is expected to vote on a large House-approved $1.2 trillion […]
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Derek Dooley Raises $3 Million in First Five Months of Campaigning

Derek Dooley Raises $3 Million in First Five Months of Campaigning

James Swafford
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January 23, 2026
Derek Dooley, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, announced this week that his "Georgia First" campaign raised over $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a combined $3 million for his first five months in the race to defeat Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA).  Dooley’s campaign argues that this fundraising number not only proves […]
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Georgia Republicans Rally for Steven McNeel Ahead of Special Election Runoff

Georgia Republicans Rally for Steven McNeel Ahead of Special Election Runoff

James Swafford
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January 22, 2026
The race for Georgia’s 18th state Senate district seat is headed to a runoff after neither Republican Steven McNeel nor Democrat Lemario Brown crossed the 50 percent threshold in a recent special election.   In response, Georgia Republicans have rallied via social media to congratulate McNeel for moving forward with a 20-point advantage over Brown. They […]
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House Democratic Leaders Oppose DHS Funding Efforts

House Democratic Leaders Oppose DHS Funding Efforts

Joseph Quesada
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January 22, 2026
House Democratic leadership spoke out against a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a closed-door caucus meeting, affirming that they will vote against it due to concerns about the Trump administration’s failure to check Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to sources who were present. "In the last 24 hours, we've […]
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Georgia Republicans Mark One-Year Anniversary of President Trump’s Second Term

Georgia Republicans Mark One-Year Anniversary of President Trump’s Second Term

James Swafford
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January 21, 2026
Georgia congressional republicans have united on social media to celebrate the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term, marking achievements and expressing optimism for the future. The congressmen shared praise for the President’s economic policies, diplomatic victories, and restoration of law and order. They all celebrated by highlighting particular achievements. Representative Andrew Clyde (R-09) […]
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Jon Ossoff Accused of 'Broken Promises' Over HBCU Funding Vote

Jon Ossoff Accused of 'Broken Promises' Over HBCU Funding Vote

James Swafford
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January 19, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has repeatedly stated that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can rely on him as an ally and that he will advocate for them in the Senate. However, when presented with the opportunity to send them $500 million, the Senator voted otherwise. In March of 2025, the House of Representatives passed […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Gives Final State of the State Address

Governor Brian Kemp Gives Final State of the State Address

James Swafford
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January 16, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently gave his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate. In the address, the Governor lauded the advancements and investments made by his administration and the prosperity Georgia can look forward to in the future.  The address began with […]
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State Senator John Albers Introduces Zero-Based Budgeting Legislation

State Senator John Albers Introduces Zero-Based Budgeting Legislation

James Swafford
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January 16, 2026
State Senator John Albers (R–Roswell) has recently introduced Senate Bill (SB) 392, the Waste Reduction Act of 2026, also known as the Zero-Based Budgeting Act. This legislation is designed to implement the same common-sense budgeting practices used by Georgia families in state government. This bill is based on the idea that in homes across Georgia, […]
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House Republicans Seek to Hold the Clintons in Contempt

House Republicans Seek to Hold the Clintons in Contempt

Joseph Quesada
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January 13, 2026
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday that they will not comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a Republican-led House Oversight Committee deposition related to the investigation involving the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter posted on social media, the Clintons criticized the House […]
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Jon Ossoff Demands Answers From USDA on Hurricane Aid

Jon Ossoff Demands Answers From USDA on Hurricane Aid

James Swafford
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January 13, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), demanding answers as to when Georgia farmers can expect to receive hurricane relief funding.  The Hurricane Helene relief package was passed over a year ago, in December 2024, and includes $21 billion for the Southeast region of the country. The […]
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