Raphael Warnock Denounces Brian Kemp’s Call to Redraw Congressional Districts

Raphael Warnock Denounces Brian Kemp’s Call to Redraw Congressional Districts

James Swafford
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May 14, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released a statement denouncing Governor Brian Kemp’s (R-GA) recent call for a special legislative session to redraw Georgia’s congressional districts.  This decision from the Governor comes just weeks after the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Louisiana v. Callais, in which they ruled that two of Louisiana’s congressional districts were unconstitutional. Essentially, the […]
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Derek Dooley Visits Coweta County, Touts Outsider Candidacy as Key to Beating Jon Ossoff

Derek Dooley Visits Coweta County, Touts Outsider Candidacy as Key to Beating Jon Ossoff

James Swafford
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May 14, 2026
Republican senatorial candidate Derek Dooley made a stop in Coweta County yesterday as part of his ‘Georgia First’ tour ahead of the May 19th GOP primary. The event took place at the iconic Redneck Gourmet restaurant in downtown Newnan and featured Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) alongside First Lady Marty Kemp.  Gov. Kemp was the first […]
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Qualifying Period For Candidates Vying To Fill David Scott's Seat Ends

Qualifying Period For Candidates Vying To Fill David Scott's Seat Ends

Alexa Ryan
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May 14, 2026
The qualifying period for the July 28 special election to fill late Representative David Scott's congressional seat ended Wednesday, with his daughter being the first to file her paperwork to run. Rep. Scott (D), who died April 22, after serving Georgia's 13th congressional district since 2003, when the district was created. He was running for […]
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Gov. Kemp Calls Special Session To Redraw Congressional Maps For 2028

Gov. Kemp Calls Special Session To Redraw Congressional Maps For 2028

Alexa Ryan
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May 14, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp called a special session for June 17 to redraw Georgia's congressional districts for the 2028 election cycle. Gov. Kemp made the call just a few weeks after the United States Supreme Court's ruling striking down a Louisiana district for relying too heavily on race. Although the ruling technically kept the section of […]
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NRSC Launches Police Week Ad Condemning Jon Ossoff for ‘Pro-Crime’ Agenda

NRSC Launches Police Week Ad Condemning Jon Ossoff for ‘Pro-Crime’ Agenda

James Swafford
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May 13, 2026
During National Police Week, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) launched a new digital ad highlighting President Trump and Senate Republicans' work to combat Senator Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) democratic policy. The ad begins by attributing the recent decline in violent crime to Republicans, but warns that Sen. Ossoff intends to reverse this trend.  The voice-over […]
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Frontline Policy Action Endorses Burt Jones for Governor

Frontline Policy Action Endorses Burt Jones for Governor

James Swafford
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May 13, 2026
The Burt Jones for Georgia campaign today highlighted Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ (R-GA) record of fighting for faith, family, and freedom on the heels of public support from Frontline Policy Action Executive Director Cole Muzio. Lt. Gov. Jones has a strong record of leading the charge on virtually every major conservative policy priority Frontline Policy […]
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Brian Kemp Signs Bill Making Metro Atlanta Races Nonpartisan

Brian Kemp Signs Bill Making Metro Atlanta Races Nonpartisan

Alexa Ryan
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May 13, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 369 Tuesday, which makes elections for some local offices nonpartisan in five metro Atlanta counties starting in 2028. District attorney, county commission and tax commissioner elections will be impacted in Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb and Clayton Counties. All five counties voted solidly Democrat in the 2024 Presidential election, with […]
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Stacey Abrams Denounces ‘Sham’ Subpoena Issued by Georgia Senate

Stacey Abrams Denounces ‘Sham’ Subpoena Issued by Georgia Senate

James Swafford
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May 12, 2026
Former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams issued a lengthy statement, responding to the recent subpoena issued by the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations, calling it ‘performative’ and a ‘sham.’ Abrams was subpoenaed as part of the Special Committee’s ongoing investigation into campaign finance law violations connected to the New Georgia Project and its affiliated entities. According […]
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Georgia Senate Committee Subpoenas Stacey Abrams in New Georgia Project Investigation

Georgia Senate Committee Subpoenas Stacey Abrams in New Georgia Project Investigation

James Swafford
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May 12, 2026
The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations issued subpoenas to Stacey Abrams, Lauren Groh-Wargo, and Nsé Ufot as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into campaign finance law violations connected to the New Georgia Project and its affiliated entities.  Stacey Abrams, Lauren Groh-Wargo, and Nsé Ufot have thus been ordered to appear before the committee […]
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Gov. Kemp Signs Higher Education Bills

Gov. Kemp Signs Higher Education Bills

Alexa Ryan
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May 12, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp signed seven pieces of legislation related to higher education Monday, including changes to 529 plan contribution limits. Among the bills was Senate Bill 556, which Gov. Kemp listed as a legislative priority at the beginning of the 2026 legislative session. The bill will have a variety of impacts on the financial aspects […]
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Brian Kemp Signs New Legislation Cutting Taxes and Supporting Economic Growth

Brian Kemp Signs New Legislation Cutting Taxes and Supporting Economic Growth

James Swafford
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May 11, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) held a press conference today after he signed multiple bills into law to bolster the state's economy and reduce the tax burden on hardworking Georgians.  First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA), Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), Budget Director Rick Dunn, Georgia Department of Revenue Commissioner David Burge, members of […]
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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines For Georgians Impacted By Wildfires

IRS Extends Tax Deadlines For Georgians Impacted By Wildfires

Alexa Ryan
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May 11, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Georgia Department of Revenue have extended some payment and return deadlines for Georgia taxpayers affected by two wildfires in south Georgia. Residents of Brantley, Echols, and Clinch Counties affected by the Georgia Highway 82 and Pineland Road fires will benefit from the deadline extension, a press release from Gov. […]
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Buddy Carter Introduces Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act

Buddy Carter Introduces Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act

James Swafford
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May 11, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) recently introduced the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for individuals who attempt to assassinate federal politicians.  Rep. Carter pointed to the third assassination attempt on President Trump as his point of reference.  According to the Georgia lawmaker, political assassins are the greatest […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH—5.8.2026—Biden Endorses Bottoms for Governor—Dooley Surges in New Poll—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—5.8.2026—Biden Endorses Bottoms for Governor—Dooley Surges in New Poll—Much More

James Swafford
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May 8, 2026
Biden Endorses Lance Bottoms For Georgia Governor Former President Joe Biden recently endorsed former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia's gubernatorial race, saying he has known Lance Bottoms for a long time and "she's something special," before praising her work as mayor of Georgia's capital city. "Keisha faced every challenge a leader could face and then some," President […]
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Mike Collins Introduces VORTEX Act to Enforce Medical Protections for Veterans

Mike Collins Introduces VORTEX Act to Enforce Medical Protections for Veterans

James Swafford
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May 8, 2026
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10) has introduced the Veterans Opioid Records Transmission and Exchange (VORTEX) Act, legislation to protect America’s veterans from dangerous opioid overprescribing.  Rep. Collins is joined by House cosponsors, including Representatives Brian Babin (R-TX36), Jim Baird (R-IN), Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), August Pfluger (R-TX), Hal Rogers (R-KY), and newly elected Clay Fuller (R-GA).  When […]
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Gov. Kemp Signs 10 Agriculture Bills

Gov. Kemp Signs 10 Agriculture Bills

Alexa Ryan
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May 8, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp signed 10 pieces of legislation into law this week aimed at protecting Georgia's agricultural industry and natural resources, including one designating cotton as the official state fabric. One bill protects prescribed burning, a technique to prevent wildfires. It comes as dozens of Georgia counties remain under states of emergency as firefighters work […]
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Brian Kemp Signs New Law Enforcement Legislation into Law

Brian Kemp Signs New Law Enforcement Legislation into Law

James Swafford
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May 7, 2026
Following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony, Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) signed multiple bills into law, strengthening public safety and supporting law enforcement in Georgia.  The Governor was joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, public safety leaders, and law enforcement professionals from across the state.  In a statement to the […]
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Chris Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Secret ‘Gender Transition’ Policies

Chris Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Secret ‘Gender Transition’ Policies

James Swafford
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May 7, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr joined 19 other attorneys general in sending a letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education to support a federal complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Rockville, Maryland. The complaint alleges that the district pushed students to ‘socially transition’ without parental consent. The attorneys general also noted how […]
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