AG Chris Carr Secures Victory in Defense of Georgia’s Election Integrity Act

AG Chris Carr Secures Victory in Defense of Georgia’s Election Integrity Act

James Swafford
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January 28, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr has secured a sweeping victory in defense of Senate Bill (SB) 202, Georgia’s Election Integrity Act, against a non-governmental organization (NGO) known as the Coalition for Good Governance.  The NGO’s mission is to engage in litigation based on issues of elections, government accountability, due process, and equal protection of the law. […]
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Jon Ossoff Calls Out Republican Senatorial Candidates Over ICE Shooting

Jon Ossoff Calls Out Republican Senatorial Candidates Over ICE Shooting

James Swafford
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January 27, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has called out the leading Republican Senatorial candidates over the recent shooting in Minnesota involving the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The candidates include Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA01), Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10), and political outsider Derek Dooley. Specifically, Ossoff questioned why none of them have called for an independent and […]
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Buddy Carter Secures $4 Million in Funding for Pooler, Georgia

Buddy Carter Secures $4 Million in Funding for Pooler, Georgia

James Swafford
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January 27, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA01) recently announced that $4 million in funding for Phase II of Quacco Road improvements in Pooler, Georgia, has been secured as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Also known as House Resolution 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 provides appropriations to various agencies and programs. Specifically, the legislation […]
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Georgia Democrats Support Abolishing ICE and Defunding DHS

Georgia Democrats Support Abolishing ICE and Defunding DHS

James Swafford
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January 26, 2026
In the wake of recent violent incidents involving the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and leftist protesters in Minneapolis, Georgia Democrats have called for ICE to be heavily restrained and even completely defunded. They’ve also heavily criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secretary Kristi Noem, calling for her impeachment and defunding the […]
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Buddy Carter Calls for Stronger ICE Presence in Georgia

Buddy Carter Calls for Stronger ICE Presence in Georgia

James Swafford
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January 26, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) recently published an opinion piece in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution calling for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to establish a stronger presence in the metro Atlanta area of Georgia. Rep. Carter’s argument is based on the arrest of dangerous criminals by ICE in Atlanta, and he cites examples listed […]
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Brian Kemp Declares State of Emergency as Georgia Faces Winter Storm

Brian Kemp Declares State of Emergency as Georgia Faces Winter Storm

James Swafford
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January 23, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently declared a State of Emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern's impact on the State of Georgia this upcoming weekend. The declaration will be active through January 29, 2026. The Governor directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to activate the State Operations Center and mobilize any resources to […]
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Derek Dooley Raises $3 Million in First Five Months of Campaigning

Derek Dooley Raises $3 Million in First Five Months of Campaigning

James Swafford
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January 23, 2026
Derek Dooley, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, announced this week that his "Georgia First" campaign raised over $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a combined $3 million for his first five months in the race to defeat Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA).  Dooley’s campaign argues that this fundraising number not only proves […]
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Georgia Republicans Rally for Steven McNeel Ahead of Special Election Runoff

Georgia Republicans Rally for Steven McNeel Ahead of Special Election Runoff

James Swafford
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January 22, 2026
The race for Georgia’s 18th state Senate district seat is headed to a runoff after neither Republican Steven McNeel nor Democrat Lemario Brown crossed the 50 percent threshold in a recent special election.   In response, Georgia Republicans have rallied via social media to congratulate McNeel for moving forward with a 20-point advantage over Brown. They […]
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Rep. Rich McCormick Believes Greenland Deal is 'Going to Work out Perfectly.’

Rep. Rich McCormick Believes Greenland Deal is 'Going to Work out Perfectly.’

James Swafford
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January 22, 2026
In a brief comment made to Dome Politics, Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) assured Americans that everything related to Greenland will work out perfectly. While many lawmakers worry about growing tensions with European leaders regarding President Trump's push to acquire Greenland, the Georgia representative seems quite calm about the whole ordeal. When asked about the issue, […]
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Georgia Republicans Mark One-Year Anniversary of President Trump’s Second Term

Georgia Republicans Mark One-Year Anniversary of President Trump’s Second Term

James Swafford
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January 21, 2026
Georgia congressional republicans have united on social media to celebrate the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term, marking achievements and expressing optimism for the future. The congressmen shared praise for the President’s economic policies, diplomatic victories, and restoration of law and order. They all celebrated by highlighting particular achievements. Representative Andrew Clyde (R-09) […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces New Economic Mission to Belgium and the U.K.

Governor Brian Kemp Announces New Economic Mission to Belgium and the U.K.

James Swafford
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January 21, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that he and his wife, First Lady Marty Kemp, will lead an international mission this week to reinforce economic relationships in Belgium and the United Kingdom.  The Governor and First Lady will be joined by representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), and they will conduct meetings […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces State and Federal Tax Credit Partnership

Governor Brian Kemp Announces State and Federal Tax Credit Partnership

James Swafford
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January 20, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has just announced, during a press conference, his intention to opt Georgia into the federal tax scholarship program for school choice, which is made possible by the One Big, Beautiful Bill. This program will provide a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit for up to $1,700 for individuals who donate to authorized […]
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Jon Ossoff Accused of 'Broken Promises' Over HBCU Funding Vote

Jon Ossoff Accused of 'Broken Promises' Over HBCU Funding Vote

James Swafford
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January 19, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has repeatedly stated that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can rely on him as an ally and that he will advocate for them in the Senate. However, when presented with the opportunity to send them $500 million, the Senator voted otherwise. In March of 2025, the House of Representatives passed […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Gives Final State of the State Address

Governor Brian Kemp Gives Final State of the State Address

James Swafford
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January 16, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently gave his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate. In the address, the Governor lauded the advancements and investments made by his administration and the prosperity Georgia can look forward to in the future.  The address began with […]
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AG Chris Carr Urges Federal Agencies to Restore State Authority Over Water Regulation

AG Chris Carr Urges Federal Agencies to Restore State Authority Over Water Regulation

James Swafford
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January 16, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that he has joined a 20-state coalition in sending a formal comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the updated definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS).  This longstanding WOTUS rule placed undue regulatory burdens on Georgia’s farmers, […]
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State Senator John Albers Introduces Zero-Based Budgeting Legislation

State Senator John Albers Introduces Zero-Based Budgeting Legislation

James Swafford
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January 16, 2026
State Senator John Albers (R–Roswell) has recently introduced Senate Bill (SB) 392, the Waste Reduction Act of 2026, also known as the Zero-Based Budgeting Act. This legislation is designed to implement the same common-sense budgeting practices used by Georgia families in state government. This bill is based on the idea that in homes across Georgia, […]
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Burt Jones Announces Property Tax Reform as Top Priority for 2026

Burt Jones Announces Property Tax Reform as Top Priority for 2026

James Swafford
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January 14, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) recently announced the No. 1 priority for the 2026 Legislative Session – property tax reform, which aims to address rising property taxes and the cost of living for all Georgians. In 2024, the Georgia General Assembly addressed property taxes with Senate Bill (SB) 349, which passed with bipartisan support and […]
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Buddy Carter Accuses Senator Jon Ossoff of Fraud Connections

Buddy Carter Accuses Senator Jon Ossoff of Fraud Connections

James Swafford
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January 8, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) recently sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to continue its work and determine the fraud connected to childcare programs. According to Carter, this fraud may also involve improper political financial contributions towards Democratic fundraising […]
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