Rich McCormick Questions Immigration Expert on Birth Tourism, Calls for End to Loophole

Rich McCormick Questions Immigration Expert on Birth Tourism, Calls for End to Loophole

James Swafford
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September 2, 2026
Representative Rich McCormick (GA-07) recently participated in a House Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses roundtable examining birth tourism in the United States. How else did Rep. Rich McCormick participate? During this roundtable, he questioned Dr. Steven A. Camarota, Director of Research at the Center for Immigration Studies, on the growing […]
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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Declares September the Start of Georgia Grown Apple Season

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Declares September the Start of Georgia Grown Apple Season

James Swafford
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September 1, 2026
Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation recognizing September as the start of “Georgia Grown Apple Season,” celebrating Georgia apple growers, orchard families, and the start of one of the state’s most beloved agricultural seasons.  How is Commissioner Tyler J Harper calling on Georgians to participate? Through the Georgia Grown program, the […]
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Lucy McBath Announces New Legislation to Scale Up Workforce Development

Lucy McBath Announces New Legislation to Scale Up Workforce Development

James Swafford
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September 1, 2026
Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA), alongside Representative Josh Harder (D-CA), announced new legislation to scale up local workforce development programs and kickstart a national job training model.  What does this bill do specifically? The Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act is designed to unlock federal funding to expand programs that help vulnerable youth build skills […]
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Raphael Warnock Calls for Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers

Raphael Warnock Calls for Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers

James Swafford
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August 31, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is calling for a statewide moratorium on data centers after his recent visit to the proposed site of OpenAI’s new 3.2-gigawatt data center in Effingham County. The Senator viewed the proposed project site with Effingham resident John Smith, who lives across the street.  Who else did Sen. Raphael Warnock meet with? […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—8.28.2026—100 Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson—Brian Kemp Visits South America—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—8.28.2026—100 Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson—Brian Kemp Visits South America—Much More

James Swafford
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August 28, 2026
Over 100 Georgia Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson for Governor The Rick Jackson for Georgia Campaign recently announced that over 100 local Sheriffs have endorsed Rick Jackson for Governor. This announcement comes one week after the Republican candidate received endorsements from Democratic Sheriffs in Lowndes and Dooly Counties. This many endorsements from Sheriffs across the state only reinforce that idea. […]
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Keisha Lance Bottoms Unveils Six-Point Ethics Platform Tailored to Fit Her Record

Keisha Lance Bottoms Unveils Six-Point Ethics Platform Tailored to Fit Her Record

James Swafford
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August 28, 2026
Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms recently unveiled her six-point ethics platform designed to prevent “insiders” from hurting Georgians and using taxpayer dollars to enrich themselves.  Curiously, the platform does not address any of Bottoms’ ethical breaches. What are the points of this new platform? If elected governor, Bottoms would first prevent future […]
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Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Maternal Health in Georgia

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Maternal Health in Georgia

James Swafford
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August 27, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the NIH Implementing a Maternal Health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) Act to provide funding for the National Institutes of Health’s IMPROVE Initiative, which conducts research to prevent maternal mortality and morbidity.  Who first introduced this bill, and what does it do, specifically? The NIH IMPROVE Act, […]
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AG Chris Carr Announces the Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

AG Chris Carr Announces the Largest Big Tech Settlement in History

James Swafford
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August 26, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr announced today a landmark $17.1 billion multistate big tech settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., marking the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s.  In addition to the payment, Meta will implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on the company’s […]
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Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Type 1 Diabetes Prevention

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Type 1 Diabetes Prevention

James Swafford
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August 26, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed (SCREEN) for Type I Diabetes Act of 2026 to establish a Type 1 Diabetes public awareness campaign and urge people to get screened.  Who introduced this bill and what does it specifically do? The bipartisan legislation was first introduced by Senators […]
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Clay Fuller Opens Two New District Offices and Launches County Connections Program

Clay Fuller Opens Two New District Offices and Launches County Connections Program

James Swafford
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August 25, 2026
Representative Clay Fuller (R-GA) recently announced the launch of the County Connections Program, a new initiative designed to make constituent services more accessible, and the opening of two new district offices in Northwest Georgia. How will the County Connections Program improve accessibility? The program will bring Rep. Fuller’s congressional office’s constituent services team directly into […]
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Rick Jackson Campaign Launches Three New Ads: One on Jackson’s Upbringing and Two on Keisha Lance Bottoms

Rick Jackson Campaign Launches Three New Ads: One on Jackson’s Upbringing and Two on Keisha Lance Bottoms

James Swafford
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August 25, 2026
The Rick Jackson campaign is releasing three new television ads. The first two, “Took Off” and “Sweet,” focus on Keisha Lance Bottoms’ record of using her public office to enrich herself and those around her. The third, a 60-second ad called “Strength,” expands on Rick Jackson’s life story. All three ads will begin airing statewide today.  […]
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Brian Kemp Announces New Economic Mission to Chile and Peru

Brian Kemp Announces New Economic Mission to Chile and Peru

James Swafford
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August 24, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international economic mission this week to Chile and Peru. In addition to direct talks with job creators who operate in Georgia, they will meet with high-ranking government officials in both countries.  Who will be joining Gov. Brian Kemp on […]
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Over 100 Georgia Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson for Governor

Over 100 Georgia Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson for Governor

James Swafford
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August 24, 2026
The Rick Jackson for Georgia Campaign recently announced that over 100 local Sheriffs have endorsed Rick Jackson for Governor. This announcement comes one week after the Republican candidate received endorsements from Democratic Sheriffs in Lowndes and Dooly Counties. What does this mean for the Jackson Campaign? Jackson is currently positioning himself as the “law and […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—8.21.2026—Mike Collins Gains Ground Against Jon Ossoff—Keisha Lance Bottoms Remains Silent on Debate—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—8.21.2026—Mike Collins Gains Ground Against Jon Ossoff—Keisha Lance Bottoms Remains Silent on Debate—Much More

James Swafford
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August 21, 2026
New Poll: Jon Ossoff Losing Ground as Mike Collins Gains Support According to a new poll from Insider Advantage, Georgia’s Senate Race is tightening up as Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) gains support against Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). The new poll shows Sen. Ossoff with 50% and Rep. Collins with 43%. In July, the Senator’s support was 6% higher, which […]
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Keisha Lance Bottoms Remains Silent on Rick Jackson’s Debate Challenge

Keisha Lance Bottoms Remains Silent on Rick Jackson’s Debate Challenge

James Swafford
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August 21, 2026
In June, Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms challenged Republican opponent Rick Jackson to a town hall-style debate. On July 10, Jackson accepted the offer, specifically Gray TV’s statewide debate where Georgia voters would have the opportunity to ask the candidates questions directly.  Over 40 days later, Bottoms still has not publicly accepted […]
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Consumer Alert: GA Department of Agriculture Warns of Fraudulent Event at Farmers’ Market

Consumer Alert: GA Department of Agriculture Warns of Fraudulent Event at Farmers’ Market

James Swafford
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August 20, 2026
Today, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning the public about a fraudulent event being promoted as the “2026 GATE Atlanta Vendor & Artisan Market,” advertised for August 21–23, 2026, at the Atlanta State Farmers’ Market (ASFM) in Forest Park.  What are the details of this scam? The event, which is advertised on Facebook, appears […]
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New Poll: Jon Ossoff Losing Ground as Mike Collins Gains Support

New Poll: Jon Ossoff Losing Ground as Mike Collins Gains Support

James Swafford
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August 20, 2026
According to a new poll from Insider Advantage, Georgia’s Senate Race is tightening up as Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) gains support against Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA).  What do the numbers show? The new poll shows Sen. Ossoff with 50% and Rep. Collins with 43%. In July, the Senator’s support was 6% higher, which could mean […]
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AG Chris Carr Appoints New Chief of Staff of Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit

AG Chris Carr Appoints New Chief of Staff of Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit

James Swafford
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August 19, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Senior Assistant Attorney General Chris Keegan has been appointed as the new Section Chief of the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.  He fills the role of Hannah Palmquist, who served as the Section Chief since the Unit’s formation in 2019. Palmquist recently transitioned to a new role as Senior […]
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