Holly Springs Sues the State of Georgia, Key Georgia Senators Respond

Holly Springs Sues the State of Georgia, Key Georgia Senators Respond

James Swafford
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July 24, 2026
The City of Holly Springs is filing a lawsuit against the State of Georgia after the enactment of recently signed House Bill 1029. The City alleges that the bill is unconstitutional, but several key Georgia Senators have rebuked this claim, issuing statements defending the bill. What exactly does House Bill 1029 do? House Bill 1029 […]
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President Donald Trump Visits Marietta, Slams Jon Ossoff and Praises Mike Collins

President Donald Trump Visits Marietta, Slams Jon Ossoff and Praises Mike Collins

James Swafford
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July 23, 2026
President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, yesterday to promote his economic policies and campaign for Georgia Republicans heading into the midterm elections. The rally centered on the President’s “Trump Accounts,” tax-advantaged savings accounts that grant $1,000 to each child born in his second term. What did President Donald Trump have to say about Senator Jon […]
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Raphael Warnock Demands More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Response

Raphael Warnock Demands More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Response

James Swafford
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July 22, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) joined eight of his Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to prevent and respond to wildfires.  Why specifically do states need this assistance? An analysis conducted by the Joint Economic Committee found that the annual economic […]
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Clay Fuller Champions and Votes for HR 9770 to Keep the Government Open

Clay Fuller Champions and Votes for HR 9770 to Keep the Government Open

James Swafford
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July 22, 2026
Representative Clay Fuller (R-GA) voted for House Resolution 9770 to hold federal funding at current levels through December 4 and keep water infrastructure and emerging contaminant programs functional while Congress finishes work on full-year appropriations.  What does HR 9770 do exactly? Also known as the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027, the bill provides funding for […]
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Buddy Carter Celebrates House Passage of FDA Modernization Act 3.0

Buddy Carter Celebrates House Passage of FDA Modernization Act 3.0

James Swafford
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July 21, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) is celebrating the House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, a bill directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully implement provisions to reduce unnecessary animal testing for drug development.   What does the bill do exactly? Sponsored by Rep. Carter, the bill requires the FDA to publish an […]
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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Calls for Stronger Protections Over Georgia’s Specialty Crop Producers

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Calls for Stronger Protections Over Georgia’s Specialty Crop Producers

James Swafford
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July 21, 2026
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR), calling for protections for American specialty crop producers as the bilateral negotiations of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue.  How have specialty crop producers been affected? As produce imports from Mexico continue to rise, American farmers face strong competitive […]
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Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte Names New Chief of Staff

Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte Names New Chief of Staff

James Swafford
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July 20, 2026
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) recently announced the appointment of Caleb Rudin as his new Chief of Staff, effective July 16.  What is Caleb Rudin known for? Rudin joins the Majority Leader’s office after serving as Manager of State Affairs for the American Chemistry Council, where he represented the chemical manufacturing industry before […]
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Georgia Republicans Slam Keisha Lance Bottoms for 'Canceling' a Small Business

Georgia Republicans Slam Keisha Lance Bottoms for 'Canceling' a Small Business

James Swafford
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July 20, 2026
Toast on Lenox, a popular Black woman-owned Atlanta restaurant, is now facing boycott calls for recently opening its doors to Republican Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. His Democratic opponent, Keisha Lance Bottoms, joined these calls and warned small businesses from doing the same. How have Georgia Republicans responded? Georgia Republicans have not taken this lightly, with […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—7.17.2026—Georgia Republicans Mourn Lindsey Graham—Jon Ossoff Attacks Mike Collins—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—7.17.2026—Georgia Republicans Mourn Lindsey Graham—Jon Ossoff Attacks Mike Collins—Much More

James Swafford
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July 17, 2026
Georgia Republicans Mourn the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Georgia Republican lawmakers are mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away following a brief and sudden illness. Georgia Republicans are mourning Sen. Graham as a patriot and highly influential public servant who dedicated 31 years of his life to serving in Congress. Send news […]
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Rich McCormick Introduces Bill to Strengthen America’s Biotechnology Leadership

Rich McCormick Introduces Bill to Strengthen America’s Biotechnology Leadership

James Swafford
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July 17, 2026
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) is introducing the Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act, legislation to strengthen America's global leadership in biotechnology by establishing a dedicated biotechnology lead in the U.S. Department of State.  What is biotechnology and why is it relevant? Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that harnesses living organisms, cellular systems, and biomolecular processes to develop […]
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Mike Collins Applauds Committee Passage of Water Resources Development Act

Mike Collins Applauds Committee Passage of Water Resources Development Act

James Swafford
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July 16, 2026
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) is celebrating the committee passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation to authorize programs and projects of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.  Which committee moved this legislation forward? The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed this legislation after the markup process, cementing its progress […]
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Raphael Warnock Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Community Water Supply

Raphael Warnock Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Community Water Supply

James Swafford
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July 16, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), alongside Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), is introducing bipartisan legislation to establish an office of water supply, water conservation, and drought resiliency within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. How will this office assist communities with their water supply? The new office will help communities meet their long-term water needs and address […]
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Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan Improvements Officially Take Effect

Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan Improvements Officially Take Effect

James Swafford
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July 15, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today highlighted two major enhancements to Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan designed to help families save more effectively for future education costs. The first enhancement comes from Senate Bill 556 and the second comes from a waiver approved by the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan (GHESP) Board.  How has the Path2College 529 […]
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Jon Ossoff Attacks Mike Collins for Protecting Elites Despite Benefiting from Them

Jon Ossoff Attacks Mike Collins for Protecting Elites Despite Benefiting from Them

James Swafford
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July 15, 2026
In his first televised attack ad, Senator Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) campaign is targeting Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) for “protecting” powerful elites and the “Epstein Class.”  What does the ad claim? According to the ad, Rep. Collins voted against releasing the Epstein Files despite knowing about the young women exploited for sex. The ad concludes that […]
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Brian Kemp Announces $170 Million Investment Coming to Henry County

Brian Kemp Announces $170 Million Investment Coming to Henry County

James Swafford
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July 14, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today that Highline Warren, an American distributor of automotive products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center in Henry County. The multi-year investment is expected to create 160 new jobs.  What is Highline Warren known for? Headquartered in the U.S., Highline Warren distributes and manufactures maintenance […]
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Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff Secure Funding for Georgia Ports and Cobb County Infrastructure

Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff Secure Funding for Georgia Ports and Cobb County Infrastructure

James Swafford
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July 14, 2026
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently announced that more than $26 million in federal funding has been secured for Georgia to support the ports of Savannah and Brunswick, as well as a transportation project in Cobb County.  Where does this funding come from? This funding originates from the Department of Transportation as […]
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Key Georgia Democrats Celebrate 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law

Key Georgia Democrats Celebrate 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law

James Swafford
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July 13, 2026
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now federal law after passing both chambers of Congress and receiving formal enactment without President Donald Trump's signature.  The bill has been hailed as the most consequential housing package in a generation and has featured input from Georgia congressmen such as Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Representative […]
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Georgia Republicans Mourn the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham

Georgia Republicans Mourn the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham

James Swafford
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July 13, 2026
Georgia Republican lawmakers are mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away yesterday following a brief and sudden illness. The cause of death has yet to be revealed, but the medical examiner of the District of Columbia clarified that it was the result of a cardiovascular disease. How is the Veteran Senator […]
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