Rick Jackson Fires Back at Burt Jones with New Campaign Ad

Rick Jackson Fires Back at Burt Jones with New Campaign Ad

James Swafford
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March 12, 2026
Georgia’s gubernatorial race between the two leading candidates -- billionaire outsider Rick Jackson and Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) -- has quickly escalated after the release of new campaign ads targeting each other's reputations.  Just yesterday, the Lt. Governor published two new ads, alleging that Jackson’s healthcare company had been involved in the staffing and recruiting […]
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Derek Dooley Rolls Out His 'Georgia First Contract'

Derek Dooley Rolls Out His 'Georgia First Contract'

James Swafford
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March 12, 2026
Outsider candidate for U.S. Senate Derek Dooley unveiled “The Georgia First Contract,” a five-part pledge to the people of Georgia that will guide his service in the U.S. Senate.  When commenting on the pledge, Dooley lamented the state of Congress and Georgia’s senators, especially. To him, Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) are […]
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Trump vs. Massie: Liberty Index Highlights Divide Over ‘America First’

Trump vs. Massie: Liberty Index Highlights Divide Over ‘America First’

Daniel Molina
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March 11, 2026
Ahead of a visit to Hebron, Kentucky this week, President Donald Trump is predicting that Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) will lose his Congressional re-election bid. President Donald Trump issued a statement over Truth Social criticizing Rep. Massie, but a recent Republican Liberty Caucus index indicates clashing perspectives on “America First.” “I predict that ‘Representative’ Thomas […]
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Burt Jones Unleashes New Advertisements Against Rick Jackson

Burt Jones Unleashes New Advertisements Against Rick Jackson

James Swafford
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March 11, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) unleashed a new flurry of attacks against rival candidate Rick Jackson ahead of this year’s gubernatorial race. The attacks come after Jackson’s recent surge in popularity as the political outsider candidate. New polls place him as leading the gubernatorial race. The attacks initially came in the form of campaign statements […]
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State Senate Race to Replace Colton Moore Heads to Runoff Election

State Senate Race to Replace Colton Moore Heads to Runoff Election

Alexa Ryan
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March 11, 2026
Tuesday's special election to replace state Sen. Colton Moore, who resigned from the state Senate to focus on his bid for Marjorie Taylor Greene's Congressional seat, will move to a runoff election after no candidate received at least 50% of the vote. Moore was also arrested during Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address […]
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Brian Kemp Announces Yamaha HQ Relocation to Georgia

Brian Kemp Announces Yamaha HQ Relocation to Georgia

James Swafford
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March 11, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. officially decided to move its U.S. headquarters to Kennesaw, Georgia, opting to relocate out of California following roughly 50 years of operation in the state.  In a statement, Gov. Kemp expressed pride in fostering Georgia’s relationship with Yamaha and securing this new arrangement. He […]
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Race for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat heads to April runoff

Race for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat heads to April runoff

Alexa Ryan
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March 10, 2026
Tuesday's special election to pick Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement for the remainder of her term after her resignation in January ended in a runoff after none of the candidates -- over a dozen -- received over 50% of the vote. A Democratic candidate, however, snagged one of the two top spots for the November […]
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Rep. Brian Jack Endorses Lt. Governor Burt Jones for Governor

Rep. Brian Jack Endorses Lt. Governor Burt Jones for Governor

James Swafford
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March 10, 2026
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA03) has endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for governor in 2026. The two Republican leaders met at the Fayette County Republican Party breakfast gathering over the weekend, where the Representative discussed their shared history of support. In Rep. Jack’s statement, he noted that Lt. Gov. Jones was the first Georgia elected […]
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Georgia Voters Head to the Polls to Elect Marjorie Taylor Greene's Successor

Georgia Voters Head to the Polls to Elect Marjorie Taylor Greene's Successor

Alexa Ryan
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March 10, 2026
Georgians representing the 14th Congressional District will head to the polls Tuesday to choose who will fill Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat following her resignation in January. If one candidate does not recieve at least 50% of the vote in the special election, the two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party affiliation, will […]
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Jon Ossoff Cosponsors the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

James Swafford
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March 10, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) cosponsored the bipartisan Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA) -- first introduced by Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) -- to ensure that veterans can fairly access affordable housing options. In a statement, Sen. Ossoff clarified that this is an issue of our nation’s honor and our responsibility to […]
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Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Reduce Income Tax

Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Reduce Income Tax

James Swafford
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March 9, 2026
The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill (HB) 880, which aims to reduce the Georgia income tax rate from 4.99 percent to 3.99 percent by 0.10 percent annually, saving Georgia taxpayers an estimated $6 billion. House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) expressed pride in the House for delivering meaningful reform in Georgia. He described […]
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AG Chris Carr Announces New Indictment in Counterfeit Coupon Scheme

AG Chris Carr Announces New Indictment in Counterfeit Coupon Scheme

James Swafford
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March 9, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit obtained a new indictment charging Douglas County man, Michael Justin Williams, with a pattern of forgery targeting RaceTrac Inc., Family Dollar Stores, Inc., and The Parker Holding Company, LLC (Parker’s Kitchen).  In a recent comment on this investigation, AG Carr discussed the rising […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH--3.6.2026--War Against Iran--Georgia Midterms--Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH--3.6.2026--War Against Iran--Georgia Midterms--Much More

James Swafford
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March 6, 2026
Georgia Lawmakers Divided on the War Against Iran Georgia Democrats have all called for an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. To them, President Trump has acted beyond his authority and must be checked as soon as possible. Georgia Republicans praised the President for taking on the Iranian regime and strengthening America’s position […]
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Rich McCormick Introduces HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

Rich McCormick Introduces HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

James Swafford
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March 6, 2026
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) recently introduced the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act, a bill that updates outdated federal definitions to ensure fairness for students at historically underserved institutions. While writing the bill, Rep. McCormick drew on his experience as a former student of the historically black Morehouse College. It is likely a passion project for […]
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Georgia Breaks Trade Records to Enter Top 10 Exporting States in the Country

Georgia Breaks Trade Records to Enter Top 10 Exporting States in the Country

James Swafford
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March 5, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state has made history again by surpassing $60.2 billion in exports in the 2025 calendar year.  Gov. Kemp attributed this new record to the state’s logistics industry and its legion of hardworking small businesses. With these in hand, the […]
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones Celebrates Senate Passage of the TPUSA Act

Lt. Governor Burt Jones Celebrates Senate Passage of the TPUSA Act

James Swafford
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March 5, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) celebrated the advancement of the True Patriotism and Universal Student Access Act this week after the Georgia Senate passed the bill with a bipartisan vote of 46-7. Also known as Senate Bill (SB) 552, the bill was sponsored by Senator Ben Watson (R – Savannah) and is now headed to […]
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Crowded GOP Senate Field Takes Aim at Jon Ossoff

Crowded GOP Senate Field Takes Aim at Jon Ossoff

Alexa Ryan
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March 5, 2026
A crowded Republican primary for the Senate is underway as each candidate takes aim at incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is seeking reelection after winning the Senate seat in a 2021 runoff election. Ossoff won the seat after defeating Republican candidate David Perdue by a margin of just over 1%. President Donald Trump […]
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Raphael Warnock Visits Social Circle, Georgia to Oppose ICE's New Detention Facility

Raphael Warnock Visits Social Circle, Georgia to Oppose ICE's New Detention Facility

James Swafford
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March 4, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently joined local leaders in voicing opposition to the Trump Administration’s efforts to open an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, expected to strain local resources, with no plan for federal support to alleviate the anticipated costs.  The Senator’s visit came after local leaders were blindsided by the Trump Administration’s […]
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