Attorney General Chris Carr Charges Cobb County Clerk with Destruction of Public Records

Attorney General Chris Carr Charges Cobb County Clerk with Destruction of Public Records

James Swafford
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August 1, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that the Superior Court Clerk of Cobb County, Connie Taylor, has been indicted on two counts each of Destruction of Public Records and Violation of Oath of Office.  The charges come from allegations that Taylor instructed an employee to delete government emails and financial records. This occurred as a […]
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President Donald Trump Signs the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

President Donald Trump Signs the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

James Swafford
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July 31, 2025
President Donald Trump has recently signed a new bipartisan bill to help protect veterans facing foreclosure on their homes. The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act will assist veterans who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments by extending their due date to the end of the loan term. Also known as House Resolution (HR) […]
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Senator Jon Ossoff Labeled the Most Bipartisan Member of Congress in Recent Study

Senator Jon Ossoff Labeled the Most Bipartisan Member of Congress in Recent Study

James Swafford
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July 30, 2025
According to an ongoing study from the Polarization Research Lab, Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has been named the most bipartisan member of Congress since August 2022.  This ranking is based on the work that Sen. Ossoff has done to collaborate and find common ground with the Republican Party. According to the study, 27.2% of Ossoff’s […]
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Making American Elections Great Again Act Formally Introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Making American Elections Great Again Act Formally Introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

James Swafford
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July 30, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has formally introduced new legislation to restore integrity and security to the election system. The Making American Elections Great Again Act is set to make changes to the census, congressional districting, and election security. The bill is only thirteen pages long, but it makes significant changes to the law. The […]
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Senator Raphael Warnock Reintroduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Senator Raphael Warnock Reintroduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

James Swafford
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July 29, 2025
Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in anticipation of the upcoming 2026 elections. He held a rally outside the Capitol to make this announcement with other Senators who have collaborated on the bill. In his announcement speech, Sen. Warnock espoused the value of voting and likened it […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Rep. Randy Fine Over Starvation Comments

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Rep. Randy Fine Over Starvation Comments

James Swafford
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July 29, 2025
Rep. Randy Fine (R) of Florida’s sixth district has embroiled himself in controversy over the last couple of weeks with extreme statements made over the conflict in Israel. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has responded to these comments and the backlash facing Rep. Fine with commentary and criticism of her own.  Rep. Fine initially received […]
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Representative Mike Collins Officially Launches Campaign for U.S Senate

Representative Mike Collins Officially Launches Campaign for U.S Senate

James Swafford
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July 28, 2025
Representative Mike Collins (R) has officially launched his campaign for Senate in 2026. He enters with a new campaign ad, pro-Trump agenda, and a promise to fight the radical left and represent the people of Georgia.  The first half of Rep. Collins’s new ad focuses on his record as a representative, highlighting his implementation of […]
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Rep. Buddy Carter Successfully Installs Overdose Reversal Kits in House Office Buildings

Rep. Buddy Carter Successfully Installs Overdose Reversal Kits in House Office Buildings

James Swafford
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July 28, 2025
Rep. Buddy Carter (R) took the initiative recently to successfully advocate for the installation of overdose reversal kits in five House Office buildings. The kits are located right next to the automated external defibrillators and are meant to showcase the need for naloxone. For context, naloxone is an opioid reversal treatment that can be acquired […]
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What’s the Deal with Woke AI? President Trump’s Executive Order and Rep. Greene’s Response

What’s the Deal with Woke AI? President Trump’s Executive Order and Rep. Greene’s Response

James Swafford
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July 25, 2025
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) models used by the Federal government prioritize ideological neutrality. This executive order comes as a response to AI that has been used to promote woke ideology.  President Trump’s new order directs agency heads to use AI models that adhere to neutrality and […]
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Governor Kemp Announces New Prepared Food Facility Coming to Walker County

Governor Kemp Announces New Prepared Food Facility Coming to Walker County

James Swafford
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July 24, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp has announced that the city of LaFayette in Walker County is set to welcome a new prepared foods facility. Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million into the city, expanding its footprint and supporting more than 630 new jobs at full capacity.  For context, Pilgrim’s is a […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces Agreement Between Technical College System and University System

Governor Brian Kemp Announces Agreement Between Technical College System and University System

James Swafford
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July 24, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia (USG) have signed an agreement to help nursing students seamlessly advance their education and careers. This agreement is the first of its kind and follows the passage of numerous House Bills like HB 192, the Top State […]
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House of Representatives Passes Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Among Other Bills

House of Representatives Passes Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Among Other Bills

James Swafford
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July 23, 2025
The House of Representatives passed five new bills addressing military defense, bureaucratic transparency, ecology, and land development. The most prominent of these bills is the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act, which allocates more funding for military purposes.  This was the first bill passed by the House. Also known as House Resolution (HR) 4016, the […]
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Senator Ossoff Works to Strengthen Background Checks and Protect Children Nationwide

Senator Ossoff Works to Strengthen Background Checks and Protect Children Nationwide

James Swafford
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July 23, 2025
The Comprehensive Health and Integrity in Licensing and Documentation (CHILD) Act is a new bill introduced to the Senate by Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Chuck Grassley (R). Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) has joined with both Democrats and Republicans to pass the bill and send it to the House.  The primary purpose of the CHILD […]
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The Race For Georgia’s 1st Congressional District Seat: Which Republicans are Expected to Lead?

The Race For Georgia’s 1st Congressional District Seat: Which Republicans are Expected to Lead?

James Swafford
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July 22, 2025
The seat for Georgia’s first congressional district is set to be vacant as Rep. Buddy Carter (R) challenges Senator Jon Ossoff (D) for the 2026 Senate race. Currently, three Republican candidates are looking to replace Rep. Carter and maintain control of the House. The current frontrunner is Jim Kingston, an insurance executive and son of […]
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Rep. Rich McCormick Secures Funding For Georgia in National Defense Authorization Act

Rep. Rich McCormick Secures Funding For Georgia in National Defense Authorization Act

James Swafford
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July 22, 2025
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) made its way from the Senate to the House Armed Services Committee for a lengthy mark-up process. After fourteen hours of debate, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) and the other members voted to approve the bill and send it to the House Floor.  This year’s NDAA […]
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Georgia Republicans Split Over Department of Defense Appropriations Act

Georgia Republicans Split Over Department of Defense Appropriations Act

James Swafford
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July 21, 2025
The House of Representatives recently passed the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act, which funds military activities for Fiscal Year 2026, has drawn a mix of praise and criticism, though, from Georgia Republicans regarding its foreign aid and regional benefits. The bill, also known as House Resolution (HR) 4016, provides the DOD appropriations for military […]
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Senator Warnock and Rep. Johnson Outraged Over DOJ Suggestion to Sentence Officer

Senator Warnock and Rep. Johnson Outraged Over DOJ Suggestion to Sentence Officer

James Swafford
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July 21, 2025
In 2020, a woman named Breonna Taylor was shot and killed during a botched ‘no-knock’ raid by police officers and became a pillar of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently suggested a one-day jail sentence for one of the officers involved, to the outrage of both lawmakers and activists.   […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces New Appointment to the Georgia Supreme Court

Governor Brian Kemp Announces New Appointment to the Georgia Supreme Court

James Swafford
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July 18, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp announced that he will appoint The Honorable Benjamin A. Land to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia. Land will be filling the spot left by the retirement of The Honorable Michael Boggs earlier this year. Former Chief Justice Michael Boggs served for 25 years in elective office, including more […]
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