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A massive dispute has erupted after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy attempted to remove the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Susan Monarez, for taking a different stance on vaccine policy. Monarez was sworn in just a month ago, and since she technically serves President Donald Trump, Kennedy doesnโt really have […]
As part of his ongoing work to investigate housing conditions for Georgians, Senator Jon Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to require a Federal watchdog investigation of conditions at rental units receiving financial support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This came in the form of an amendment to the U.S. […]
A mass shooting occurred in Minneapolis today at a school known as the Annunciation Catholic School, where two children were killed and 17 others were injured. The shooting unfolded as the children and others gathered to worship in a church, and the shooter proceeded to shoot through the windows and into the pews.ย Minneapolis Police […]
President Donald Trump has recently attempted to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, citing constitutional approval to do so. Georgia Democrats have come to the defense of Cook and have slammed the President, accusing him of using intimidation tactics and attempting to install loyalists. Trump alleges that there is sufficient […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that Jeremy Marshall, 18, of Albany, has been indicted in connection with two shootings that took place at Albany State University (ASU) during the schoolโs Homecoming festivities in October of 2024. The shootings occurred roughly five minutes apart on ASUโs campus and likely stem from an ongoing rivalry between […]
State Representative Eric Bell Issues Statement on Potential Deployment of National Guard in Georgia
State Representative Eric Bell (D) recently issued a statement on the potential deployment of the National Guard in Georgia, warning Georgians about the possibility of manufactured division and the undermining of our democratic rights.ย Naturally, this statement comes as a response to President Donald Trumpโs (R) recent takeover of Washington, D.C. The President invoked the […]
Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians.ย Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper will join them on the trip to represent Georgia's industry and the state's farming families. […]
Vice President JD Vance (R) recently held a rally in Peachtree City, GAย to discuss American manufacturing and the long-term benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). During the event, he criticized Senator Jon Ossoff (D), who responded by accusing the Vice President of running damage control and โdefending the indefensible.โ Vance criticized the Senator […]
Governor Brian Kemp has recently announced that stow Group, a leading industrial storage and automation solution company, will invest $36 million to establish a new manufacturing facility and create 200 new jobs in Gordon County. For context, stow is a European and global leader in industrial racking systems and warehouse automation solutions with over 45 […]
Vice President JD Vance (R) visited Peachtree City, GA, recently to deliver remarks on manufacturing, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), and how the administration is making America great again. The Vice President held the rally in a manufacturing plant owned by Alta Refrigeration, and it felt very much like a campaign event.ย Many Georgia […]
The Georgia Promise Scholarship is the Peach Stateโs new school choice program, allowing families with students in low-performing K-12 schools to use up to $6,500 in state funds on private education, homeschooling, or educational support services. The program, signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp in 2024, is set to roll out funds soon. Still, […]
While Congress is out of session, Georgia's congressional representatives have taken it upon themselves to return home to visit hospitals, attend conferences, and tourย facilities. Some came to show support, some came to speak, and some came to engage with their fellow Georgians.ย First, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) made her way down to the city […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined President Donald Trump for his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders from Europe to discuss a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.ย In addition to Zelenskyy, President Trump notably hosted President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Kier Starmer, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House. They discussed […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has successfully pressured the Trump Administration to restore Federal support for foster children paused earlier this year. The Senator collaborated with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to pressure the Department of Justice into reinstating the funding.ย For context, the Administration abruptly cut key Federal grants for programs that provide advocacy and […]
Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) gave a speech in his home state of South Carolina defending the state of Israel and rebuking its critics in the Republican Party. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) offered a lengthy response on X criticizing the Senator and characterized his rhetoric for being โAmerica Last.โ The central point of Sen. Grahamโs […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that Noe Borromeo Hernandez, 43, a Mexican national who resided in the community of Kathleen, has pleaded guilty to trafficking a 13-year-old female in Houston County. As part of his plea, Hernandez also pleaded guilty to sex trafficking. Hernandez applied for asylum in August 2023, was taken into custody […]
Representatives Rick McCormick (R) and Andrew Clyde (R) have collaborated to introduce new legislation preserving recreation sites located along Lake Lanier. The Lanier Parks Local Access Act will empower local partners who manage the sites to better allocate collected funds.ย Currently, local partners are only allowed to support sites with fines collected from the sites […]
President Donald Trump recently announced that he would be invoking the D.C Home Rule Act to deploy the National Guard and tackle violent crime in Washington, D.C. Violent crime in the city is abnormally high compared to other metropolitan areas, and the President has taken it upon himself to enforce law and order.ย This action […]