Raphael Warnock Visits ICE Detention Center, Pushes for Answers on Alleged Lack of Medical Care

Raphael Warnock Visits ICE Detention Center, Pushes for Answers on Alleged Lack of Medical Care

James Swafford
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August 19, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently visited the Stewart Detention Center to push for answers about the alleged lack of medical care at the facility and to speak with several detainees who provided troubling accounts of the care available.  The Senator also spoke with immigration officials and demanded answers on reports of overcrowding and the increase […]
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Lowndes and Dooly County Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson for Governor

Lowndes and Dooly County Sheriffs Endorse Rick Jackson for Governor

James Swafford
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August 18, 2026
Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk and Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy announced today that they are endorsing Republican candidate Rick Jackson for Governor of Georgia. What do these endorsements mean for the Jackson Campaign? Since these endorsements come from Democratic figures, they lend credibility to Jackson’s bipartisan positioning.  The endorsements also cast doubt on Keisha […]
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Brian Kemp Announces New Cirkla Facility Coming to City of Gainesville

Brian Kemp Announces New Cirkla Facility Coming to City of Gainesville

James Swafford
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August 18, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that food packaging company Cirkla will invest more than $5 million to establish a new food packaging manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Georgia. The project is expected to create 140 new jobs in Hall County over the next three years.  What is Cirkla known for? Cirkla is a global leader […]
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AG Chris Carr Announces Seizure and Return of Cryptocurrency to Elderly Victims

AG Chris Carr Announces Seizure and Return of Cryptocurrency to Elderly Victims

James Swafford
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August 17, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit seized and returned cryptocurrency to elderly fraud victims in Oconee County.   The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation of this case and coordinated with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the AG’s White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit to […]
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Brian Kemp Announces New DeltaX HQ Coming to Walton County

Brian Kemp Announces New DeltaX HQ Coming to Walton County

James Swafford
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August 17, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that DeltaX, a global provider of advanced battery energy storage solutions (BESS), will create approximately 250 new jobs and invest $141 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters in Walton County. What is DeltaX known for? Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, DeltaX develops advanced BESS, intelligent Battery Management […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—8.14.2026—Mike Collins Secures Two New Endorsements—Keisha Lance Bottoms' Paper Trail—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—8.14.2026—Mike Collins Secures Two New Endorsements—Keisha Lance Bottoms' Paper Trail—Much More

James Swafford
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August 14, 2026
Rick Scott, Tyler J Harper Endorse Mike Collins for U.S. Senate Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) just received major endorsements from Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper in his run for U.S. Senate. Rep. Collins thanked both figures for their support and pledged to continue working alongside them as a U.S. Senator. Send […]
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Rick Scott, Tyler J Harper Endorse Mike Collins for U.S. Senate

Rick Scott, Tyler J Harper Endorse Mike Collins for U.S. Senate

James Swafford
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August 14, 2026
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) just received major endorsements from Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper in his run for U.S. Senate. The endorsements come as the Collins Campaign travels across Georgia to appeal to voters. What do these endorsements mean for the Collins Campaign? Sen. Scott’s endorsement of Rep. Collins […]
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Rick Jackson Announces Legacy Corridor Initiative to Restore Business Districts

Rick Jackson Announces Legacy Corridor Initiative to Restore Business Districts

James Swafford
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August 12, 2026
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson was joined by Georgia Black business owners and leaders today to announce the Legacy Corridor Initiative as part of his Opportunity Agenda.  This initiative will create a new state Legacy Corridor consisting of six of Georgia's historic commercial districts. It will also connect entrepreneurs on those streets to capital, contracts, […]
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Andrew Clyde Leads Coalition Urging DOJ to Adopt Historic Firearms Ruling

Andrew Clyde Leads Coalition Urging DOJ to Adopt Historic Firearms Ruling

James Swafford
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August 12, 2026
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is leading nearly 50 of his House and Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice (DOJ). In the letter, Rep. Clyde and his colleagues urge the DOJ to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) […]
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Jon Ossoff Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Jon Ossoff Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

James Swafford
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August 11, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), alongside Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), is introducing the bipartisan Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act to help address the recent rise in colorectal cancer rates in youth. According to recent studies, this kind of cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for Americans under 50, despite being highly preventable and […]
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Pledged Transparency, Missed Deadlines: The Paper Trail of Keisha Lance Bottoms

Pledged Transparency, Missed Deadlines: The Paper Trail of Keisha Lance Bottoms

James Swafford
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August 11, 2026
The Democratic candidate for Georgia’s governor race, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has a long history of missing important deadlines. After recently failing to submit her campaign finance report, new details emerged about a federal tax lien for unpaid taxes. How much did Keisha Lance Bottoms' family owe in taxes? In 2021, Bottoms’ husband, Derek Bottoms, was […]
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Brian Kemp Announces 1,400 New Jobs Coming to Jackson County

Brian Kemp Announces 1,400 New Jobs Coming to Jackson County

James Swafford
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August 10, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that global technology company Siemens will create more than 1,400 new jobs with its advanced manufacturing facility in Jackson County over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals.  What is Siemens known for? As a global company, […]
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Rick Jackson Campaign Releases New Televised Ad Telling a Story of Survivorship

Rick Jackson Campaign Releases New Televised Ad Telling a Story of Survivorship

James Swafford
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August 10, 2026
The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign released "Survived," a new and rare sixty-second television ad airing statewide starting today. The ad gives voters the fullest look yet at the life that shaped Rick Jackson before he built his business or entered the Georgia Governor’s race. What specifically does the ad discuss? The ad opens with […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—8.7.2026—Jon Ossoff Backs Abdul El-Sayed—Southern Company Profits While Georgians Pay More—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—8.7.2026—Jon Ossoff Backs Abdul El-Sayed—Southern Company Profits While Georgians Pay More—Much More

James Swafford
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August 7, 2026
Jon Ossoff Backs 'Terrorist Sympathizer' Abdul El-Sayed Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is backing Michigan’s Democratic senatorial nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, a democratic socialist candidate who has been called antisemitic and a "terrorist sympathizer." Without an official statement from the Ossoff Campaign, it’s difficult to decipher why exactly he would pledge his support. Send news tips to: [email protected] Kimberly Scott, Executive Director […]
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Jon Ossoff Backs 'Terrorist Sympathizer' Abdul El-Sayed

Jon Ossoff Backs 'Terrorist Sympathizer' Abdul El-Sayed

James Swafford
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August 7, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is backing Michigan’s Democratic senatorial nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, a democratic socialist candidate who has been called antisemitic and a "terrorist sympathizer." How has Abdul El-Sayed gained a reputation for antisemitism? The Democratic candidate has gained this reputation by staunchly opposing the State of Israel and supporting Palestinian resistance.  During an appearance […]
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Andrew Clyde Calls on ATF to Limit Firearm Record Retention and Destroy Illegal Gun Registry

Andrew Clyde Calls on ATF to Limit Firearm Record Retention and Destroy Illegal Gun Registry

James Swafford
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August 6, 2026
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) recently led nearly 30 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Robert Cekada. In the letter, the representatives urged the agency to limit the retention of firearm records to 20 years and immediately destroy digitally recorded firearm registration […]
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Agriculture Commissioner Declares Farmers Market Week, Encourages Georgians to Buy Local

Agriculture Commissioner Declares Farmers Market Week, Encourages Georgians to Buy Local

James Swafford
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August 5, 2026
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation designating August 3–9, 2026, as “Georgia Farmers Market Week” in recognition of National Farmers Market Week. This week also marks the important role that farmers markets play in supporting Georgia farmers, consumers, and local communities.  What does Georgia’s Farmers Market sector look like? Georgia is home […]
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Lucy McBath Leads House Introduction of the Bipartisan READ Act

Lucy McBath Leads House Introduction of the Bipartisan READ Act

James Swafford
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August 4, 2026
Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) is leading the House introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act, legislation that will address America’s literacy crisis through evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the Science of Reading.  What will this legislation do specifically? The READ Act will first support state implementation of evidence-based reading […]
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