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Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is leading a bicameral group of lawmakers in opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed overhaul of Head Start, a federal program dedicated to improving academic and health outcomes for children. How does the Head Start Program improve outcomes? The program provides comprehensive early learning and family support services nationwide, particularly in rural […]
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) and Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) faced off yesterday in a debate over who should represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate. The two candidates clashed over immigration, tariffs, President Donald Trump, and personal disputes. How did the two candidates open for this debate? Sen. Ossoff opened the debate by highlighting notable accomplishments […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced an amendment to the State of Emergency Order issued last week to include waiving penalties for the use of off-road "dyed" diesel, providing further relief to Georgia's truckers and farmers. Was this decision made unilaterally? Gov. Kemp made this announcement in consultation with Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA), Speaker […]
Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms faced off yesterday in a town hall debate and answered questions directly from voters. The Republican and Democratic candidates for Georgia Governor clashed over President Donald Trump, healthcare, and data center construction. How did the two candidates open for this town hall debate? Bottoms opened by sharing her belief […]
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, recently welcomed Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler to Harris County. What did these key figures do in Harris County? Together, they hosted a small business roundtable with local leaders and business owners at the Harris County Community Center and […]
Governor Brian Kemp Suspends Gas Tax and Declares State of Emergency Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently declared a state of emergency amidst global market volatility and suspended the state's excise gas tax for a period of 30 days. The suspension took effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and runs through October 29. The governor's […]
Today, the Rick Jackson campaign for Governor released a new 30-second television ad called “Soul,” the campaign's first of the general election to feature Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA). The ad begins airing statewide today. What does Gov. Brian Kemp have to say in this ad? In “Soul,” Gov. Kemp makes the case for electing Jackson […]
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit secured the convictions of 17 individuals who fraudulently obtained nearly $500,000 in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Where are these individuals from and what are the charges? All those prosecuted are residents of Mitchell County, Georgia. The defendants pleaded […]
Representative Lucy McBath (R-GA) recently introduced House Resolution 10631, also known as the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act. This legislation would invest in addressing classroom overcrowding and setting students up for success. How does this bill confront classroom overcrowding, specifically? The Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act would establish a […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently received the 2026 Motion Picture Association Industry Champion Award for his continued support for the creative community and for strengthening Georgia’s thriving film industry. How has Sen. Raphael Warnock supported the film industry? The Senator’s recent work supporting the film industry came in the form of the bipartisan Creative Relief […]
Attorney General Chris Carr recently filed a complaint in Fulton County Superior Court against SDG Impact Fund, Inc. (SDGIF); SDGIF’s successor entity, SDG Global Impact Fund, Inc.; SDGIF’s executive director, Anthony Suber; and SDGIF’s former board member, Bryan Doreian. What does SDG stand for and what is the complaint? SDG stands for “Sustainable Development Goals,” […]
NEW POLL: Rick Jackson Leads Keisha Lance Bottoms Outside of the Margin of Error A new YouGov survey shows Rick Jackson leading Keisha Lance Bottoms 47% to 44% among likely Georgia voters, a lead outside the poll's margin of error. The survey of 3,073 likely voters was conducted September 15-18 and carries a margin of error […]
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) is calling on Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) to return his “Epstein Cash,” donations collected from people associated with the human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Is Sen. Jon Ossoff connected to the “Epstein Class?” This callout from Rep. Collins comes as a response to Sen. Ossoff’s positioning as the anti-Epstein Class candidate. Put […]
Today in Canton, Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for Governor of Georgia, was joined by farmers at Cagle Farms to unveil the "Georgia Grown, Georgia Strong" action plan to support agriculture, Georgia's number one industry, and the families who feed our state. What are the main objectives of the Georgia Grown, Georgia Strong action plan? […]
A new YouGov survey shows Rick Jackson leading Keisha Lance Bottoms 47% to 44% among likely Georgia voters, a lead outside the poll's margin of error. The survey of 3,073 likely voters was conducted September 15-18 and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.9 points. Is this a new lead or a continued […]
This week, Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) introduced House Resolution 10501, also known as the Communist Control Act of 2026, to amend the Communist Control Act of 1954 and apply its provisions to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). What is the aim of the Communist Control Act of 2026? This critical piece of legislation would […]
Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit secured a new indictment in Chatham County charging 11 individuals in connection with a large-scale organized retail crime scheme. The individuals targeted 10 retail stores in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia, and total losses are believed to be over $200,000. What specifically […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms Conceals Client List and Attacks Rick Jackson for Data Center Investment Yesterday, Keisha Lance Bottoms, after calling on all gubernatorial candidates to disclose their income sources, declined to provide the list of clients who have paid her firm up to $1 million since leaving the Biden administration. This took place at a press […]

