Georgia Lawmakers Respond to Recent Violence in Australia and Rhode Island

Georgia Lawmakers Respond to Recent Violence in Australia and Rhode Island

James Swafford
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December 16, 2025
A recent wave of violence has shocked the world after a terrorist incident occurred in Sydney, Australia, and a mass shooting in Rhode Island, USA. Fifteen people were shot and killed in Sydney, and two people were shot and killed at Brown University in Rhode Island.  Georgia lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have […]
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Brian Kemp Calls Out Senator Alex Padilla For Obstructing Confirmation Process

Brian Kemp Calls Out Senator Alex Padilla For Obstructing Confirmation Process

James Swafford
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December 14, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently sent a scathing letter to Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), urging him to stop obstructing the long-overdue confirmation of Lieutenant General Thomas Carden to the position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau (NGB). It has been more than five months since Gen. Carden was first nominated for this critical, […]
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Raphael Warnock Secures $300 Million in Hurricane Helene Aid for Georgia

Raphael Warnock Secures $300 Million in Hurricane Helene Aid for Georgia

James Swafford
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December 12, 2025
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently announced that he has secured $314 million in federal funding for outstanding payments owed to Georgia counties and entities in the wake of Hurricane Helene.  The aid package was released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following months of pressure from Sen. Raphael Warnock to obtain for Georgia communities, […]
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Mike Collins's Landmark PERMIT Act Passes House

Mike Collins's Landmark PERMIT Act Passes House

James Swafford
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December 12, 2025
The House of Representatives recently passed Representative Mike Collins' (R-GA) landmark legislation, House Resolution 3898, which is known as the PERMIT Act. The purpose of the bill is to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, streamline review processes, and enhance the efficiency and transparency of permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This bill will have an immediate […]
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Buddy Carter Secures $320 Million for Georgia in National Defense Authorization Act

Buddy Carter Secures $320 Million for Georgia in National Defense Authorization Act

James Swafford
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December 11, 2025
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) has announced his formal support for the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes more than $320 million in funding for military projects and installations in Georgia’s First Congressional District. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration and includes funding for: $105 million for Fort Stewart Barracks (extended) […]
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Left-Wing Dark Money Group Poised to Support Senator Jon Ossoff in 2026

Left-Wing Dark Money Group Poised to Support Senator Jon Ossoff in 2026

James Swafford
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December 10, 2025
The 2026 senatorial race in Georgia is expected to be hotly contested, and Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is going to need as much support as he can get against competitors like Representatives Mike Collins (R-GA), Buddy Carter (R-GA), and political outsider Derek Dooley.  The Senator is rumored to receive financial support from a left-wing dark […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls out Speaker Mike Johnson for Legislative Stalling

Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls out Speaker Mike Johnson for Legislative Stalling

James Swafford
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December 9, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) continues to break with the Republican Party after calling out Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for "breaking his promises" and refusing to move forward with key legislation. Greene first made a statement on X, claiming that Johnson promised conservatives that he would insert key provisions into the National Defense Authorization Act […]
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AG Chris Carr Shuts Down Prison Gang Operation in Barrow County

AG Chris Carr Shuts Down Prison Gang Operation in Barrow County

James Swafford
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December 6, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has convicted 16 members of the 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods following a large-scale investigation into violent crimes, drug trafficking, and gang recruitment directed from inside and outside of prison.  Among those convicted was the statewide leader of 1-8 Trey, Jamar Ramsay, who is currently […]
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Raphael Warnock Co-Sponsors Bill to Fast Track Transit Projects in Georgia

Raphael Warnock Co-Sponsors Bill to Fast Track Transit Projects in Georgia

James Swafford
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December 5, 2025
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and John Curtis (R-UT) have introduced the bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act to expedite the completion of transit projects and enhance the transit ridership experience. The legislation aims to assist states in addressing construction challenges commonly associated with traffic congestion and air quality by providing […]
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Rich McCormick Co-Sponsors Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act

Rich McCormick Co-Sponsors Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act

James Swafford
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December 4, 2025
Representatives Rich McCormick (GA-07), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) have introduced the Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025, which would strengthen policies advancing early childhood development internationally. The bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Global Child Thrive Act of 2020, a landmark piece of legislation enacted in early 2021, and strengthens […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces Economic Mission to Panama

Governor Brian Kemp Announces Economic Mission to Panama

James Swafford
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December 3, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an economic development mission to Panama this week, focusing on logistics infrastructure and supply chain operations at the Panama Canal. They will be accompanied by representatives from the Georgia Ports Authority and Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia ranks sixth in […]
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Georgia Lottery Reaches $30 Billion Landmark For Education Funding

Georgia Lottery Reaches $30 Billion Landmark For Education Funding

James Swafford
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December 3, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) has raised over $30 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993. With the most recent quarterly transfer of $414.8 million to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education account, the amount raised for education now totals $30.2 billion. […]
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Attorney General Chris Carr Issues Warning On Holiday Scams

Attorney General Chris Carr Issues Warning On Holiday Scams

James Swafford
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November 28, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr and his Consumer Protection Division are urging Georgians to shop safely this holiday season, being vigilant against scams that could harm their wallets or cause identity theft. The warning from AG Chris Carr states that some retailers will try to lure in customers by deceptively advertising that their merchandise is on […]
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Senator Raphael Warnock Introduces Drive Safer Sunday Resolution

Senator Raphael Warnock Introduces Drive Safer Sunday Resolution

James Swafford
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November 26, 2025
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) have introduced the bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday resolution, encouraging Americans nationwide to exercise greater caution in their holiday travels.  Nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period, making it the single busiest holiday for travel in the […]
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AG Chris Carr Indicts Two in Walton County for Theft Targeting T-Mobile

AG Chris Carr Indicts Two in Walton County for Theft Targeting T-Mobile

James Swafford
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November 25, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit has secured a new indictment in Walton County, charging suspects Charline Lashai Gatlin and Ivan Robert Stewart with Racketeering and Theft by Receiving Stolen Property. From April to September 2025, the defendants are alleged to have conspired together to obtain over $130,000 worth […]
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Burt Jones Announces Support for Senate Committee Recommendations on Foster Youth

Burt Jones Announces Support for Senate Committee Recommendations on Foster Youth

James Swafford
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November 24, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) has announced his support for the recommendations of the Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care. These recommendations will be considered during the 2026 Legislative Session.   The Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation: Everything You Need to Know

Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation: Everything You Need to Know

James Swafford
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November 24, 2025
Over the weekend, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced her plan to resign from Congress after her conflict with President Donald Trump. The announcement was posted to X in the form of a ten-minute video.  My message to Georgia’s 14th district and America. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/tSoHCeAjn1 — Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) November 22, 2025 […]
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Rich McCormick Secures $2.5 Million for Lake Lanier

Rich McCormick Secures $2.5 Million for Lake Lanier

James Swafford
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November 20, 2025
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently announced that he has secured $2.5 million in community project funding for the Lake Lanier Water Quality Initiative, a regional effort aimed at reducing nutrient pollution and protecting drinking water for millions of Georgians. The project will be led by the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center in partnership with […]
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