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Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today that Yancey Engineered Solutions will invest $5.7 million in a new manufacturing facility in Cordele, creating 300 new jobs over the next several years in Crisp County.  What is this company known for? Yancey Engineered Solutions is a Georgia-based engineering and manufacturing company known for producing power generation systems. […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is reintroducing the Right to Vote Act to establish the first-ever affirmative federal voting rights guarantee for all eligible citizens. What does this bill do? This bill would protect American citizens’ right to vote by establishing a first-ever statutory right to vote in Federal elections, protecting citizens from laws that make […]

The Georgia Senate recently failed to secure the two-thirds vote required to advance two major local property tax measures to the November ballot.  What were these measures for? The measures would implement the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) and the Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST). Both of these would function as a revenue […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) helped pass the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act through the Senate to prevent big corporations from buying up single-family homes in Georgia. What exactly does this bill do? Also known as House Resolution 6644, this legislation cracks down on large out-of-state companies that mass-purchase single-family homes and drive up […]

Longtime Georgia radio host and political commentator Martha Zoller died unexpectedly at age 66 following what she called a stress-related heart attack.  What is Martha Zoller known for? For thirty years, the commentator was a mainstay of state political analysis and was best known for hosting “The Martha Zoller Show” on WDUN, a local talk […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently obtained new indictments in Fulton County, charging defendants Jasmin Grant and Theresa Davis with more than $36,000 in COVID-19-related fraud.  How was this fraud perpetrated? The defendants were employed through a temp agency and assigned to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). In this capacity, they are alleged to […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) went on the offensive against Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) yesterday while delivering remarks to Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. How did Sen. Ossoff attack Rep. Collins? The Senator targeted the Republican nominee for his loyalty to President Trump and accused him of holding extremist views related to the 2020 general election.  What […]

Mike Collins and Rick Jackson Secure Republican Nominations for U.S. Senate and Governor Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) secured the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), defeating Derek Dooley by a ten-point margin. Billionaire outsider Rick Jackson secured the Republican nomination to run for Governor of Georgia and will face […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is celebrating new reporting that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to sell or give away warehouses in Social Circle and Oakwood, Georgia. What does this mean for the City of Social Circle? It means that the DHS will no longer establish its proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently joined Lockheed Martin officials to applaud the company’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations in Marietta, Georgia.  Where did this meeting take place? Alongside other state, local, and federal leaders, the Governor met with company officials at the Cobb County manufacturing facility, which supports more than […]

In a letter to Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), the Georgia Senate stated that it would not consider redistricting Georgia during the special legislative session. President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R-Perry) confirmed this in an official statement. Will redistricting take place at all? Sen. Walker confirmed that this process would eventually take place, but outlined his […]

State Senator Greg Dolezal (R-27) secured the Republican nomination to run for Lt. Governor of Georgia and will face off against the Democratic candidate, State Senator Josh McLaurin (D-14), in November. By how much did Sen. Dolezal win? Sen. Dolezal claimed victory after securing 54% of the vote, while Former State Senator John F. Kennedy […]

Billionaire outsider Rick Jackson secured the Republican nomination to run for Governor of Georgia and will face off against Democratic Nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. By how much did Jackson claim victory? The outsider candidate defeated Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) in yesterday's runoff election, securing 53% of the vote. The Lt. Governor fell […]

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) secured the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in yesterday’s runoff elections. By how much did Rep. Collins win? The Trump endorsee secured victory against political outsider Derek Dooley, winning 55% of the vote with Dooley pulling 45%.  What lawmakers are saying: Rep. […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act to lower health care costs for military families.  What does this bill do? Also known as Senate Bill 2448, this bill expands access to TRICARE, the health insurance program for servicemembers and their families.  What lawmakers are saying: Sen. Ossoff: […]

President Donald Trump endorsed Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) for U.S. Senate just two days before the June 16th runoff election against political outsider Derek Dooley. What does this endorsement mean for the Collins Campaign? The President’s endorsement gives Rep. Collins a massive boost of confidence as Republican voters prepare to nominate their pick for who […]

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) endorsed billionaire outsider Rick Jackson for Governor of Georgia just days ahead of the June 16th runoff election. What does this endorsement mean for the Jackson Campaign? This endorsement gives the Jackson Campaign a boost as early voting closes and Georgia Republicans prepare to nominate their candidate for the general election. […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for Governor just days before the June 16th runoff election against billionaire outsider Rick Jackson. What does this endorsement mean for the Jones Campaign? This endorsement from the Governor gives the Jones Campaign a last-minute boost in momentum as Republicans in Georgia prepare to nominate […]