Gov. Kemp Signs Education Bills Into Law

Gov. Kemp Signs Education Bills Into Law

Alexa Ryan
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May 7, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp has signed a $70 million education bill, known as the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, which will fund the addition of 1,300 literacy coaches to all of Georgia's public elementary schools. Lawmakers said the bill was prompted by data showing 62% of Georgia third graders don't read proficiently, according to the […]
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New Poll: Derek Dooley Surges in Race for Senate GOP Nomination

New Poll: Derek Dooley Surges in Race for Senate GOP Nomination

James Swafford
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May 6, 2026
Quantus Insights released a new poll in the race to win the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, and it shows political outsider Derek Dooley surging to 22.5%, up 14 percentage points from their last poll conducted in February.  At the same time, Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10) lost ground, dropping 3%. This new result is well […]
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NRSC Releases New Digital Ad Accusing Jon Ossoff of Fighting for Illegal Immigrants

NRSC Releases New Digital Ad Accusing Jon Ossoff of Fighting for Illegal Immigrants

James Swafford
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May 6, 2026
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released a new digital ad accusing Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) of continuing to put criminal illegals above Georgians.  Republicans have criticized Sen. Ossoff, warning that he refused to commit to the Laken Riley Act and that he has consistently voted against President Trump's tough-on-crime immigration policies.  Most recently, Sen. […]
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Brian Kemp Calls Special Election To Fill Late David Scott's Seat

Brian Kemp Calls Special Election To Fill Late David Scott's Seat

Alexa Ryan
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May 5, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp announced a special congressional election Friday to fill Georgia's 13th Congressional District left vacant by the recent death of long-serving Representative David Scott (D). The election is set for July 28, and the winner will serve out the remainder of late Rep. Scott's term, which ends early 2027. The district covers the […]
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Buddy Carter Successfully Fights to Extend Red Snapper Fishing Season

Buddy Carter Successfully Fights to Extend Red Snapper Fishing Season

James Swafford
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May 5, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) released a statement on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's recent issuance of exempted fishing permits to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Georgia's red snapper season will now be from July 1st to August 31st. Rep. Carter celebrated the announcement as a […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims 'MAGA is Dead' in Explosive Speech

Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims 'MAGA is Dead' in Explosive Speech

Daniel Molina
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May 5, 2026
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who once considered herself “a General in the MAGA Army,” now claims that “MAGA is dead” in an explosive speech for the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. The Ron Paul Institute recently hosted an event called War is Back on the Menu, which featured several speakers, including […]
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Biden Endorses Lance Bottoms For Georgia Governor

Biden Endorses Lance Bottoms For Georgia Governor

Alexa Ryan
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May 5, 2026
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. BREAKING NEWS: President Joe Biden just endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor! From her time […]
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Jones Campaign Responds to Recent Attack Ad from Jackson Campaign

Jones Campaign Responds to Recent Attack Ad from Jackson Campaign

James Swafford
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May 5, 2026
The Burt Jones for Georgia campaign has responded to a recent attack ad launched by the Rick Jackson campaign that claims that Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) released thousands of illegal immigrant criminals without bail.  The ad claims, “Instead of deporting illegals, he released them.” Did you know Burt Jones voted to let criminal illegals […]
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Gov. Kemp Rejects Redistricting Calls For 2026 Elections

Gov. Kemp Rejects Redistricting Calls For 2026 Elections

Alexa Ryan
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May 4, 2026
The State of Georgia will not redraw its congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, despite Republican calls for redistricting. Governor Brian Kemp (R) told The Atlanta-Journal Constitution on Friday that he will not call a special session to reconfigure the maps because it is too late to do so. “Voting is already underway […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces Special Tax Refunds to Begin Issuing in Georgia

Governor Brian Kemp Announces Special Tax Refunds to Begin Issuing in Georgia

James Swafford
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May 4, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the state has begun issuing the one-time, special tax refunds authorized by House Bill 1000 during the 2026 legislative session.  This is the fourth special refund under Gov. Kemp's leadership. It will return over $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers, owing to […]
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones Takes Action to End Veteran Homelessness

Lt. Governor Burt Jones Takes Action to End Veteran Homelessness

James Swafford
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May 4, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner,  in support of Mighty Hero Homes’ mission to end Veteran homelessness.  For context, Mighty Hero Homes is a home builder based in Georgia and works to supply a first-of-its-kind […]
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THE FUZZY PEACH--5.1.2026--Jones and Jackson Tied Ahead of Primary--MTG Slams Republicans--Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH--5.1.2026--Jones and Jackson Tied Ahead of Primary--MTG Slams Republicans--Much More

James Swafford
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May 1, 2026
New Polling Shows Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Tied Ahead of Governor’s Primary Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and political outsider Rick Jackson head into the May 19th Republican primary for governor tied, according to a new poll commissioned by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The new poll shows Jackson with 27% of the vote and Lt. Gov. Jones with 25%. This essentially […]
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Rep. Brian Jack Advocates For Bolstering Parental Rights, Online Child Protections

Rep. Brian Jack Advocates For Bolstering Parental Rights, Online Child Protections

Alexa Ryan
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May 1, 2026
Representative Brian Jack (R) is advocating for the passage of legislation to "remove bureaucracy from the parenting of children" by eliminating "woke, gender ideology" in schools. Legislation require parental consent for the teaching of gender identities or LGBTQ+ themes in public schools has been advanced in the U.S. Congress previously, with the PROTECT Kids Act […]
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Buddy Carter and Andrew Clyde Celebrate House Passage of the Farm Bill

Buddy Carter and Andrew Clyde Celebrate House Passage of the Farm Bill

James Swafford
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May 1, 2026
Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA01) and Andrew Clyde (R-GA09) celebrated the recent House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill includes hard-fought wins and recognitions for Georgia farmers and was passed by a vote of 224-200.  The Farm Bill reauthorizes and improves programs administered […]
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New Polling Shows Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Tied Ahead of Governor’s Primary

New Polling Shows Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Tied Ahead of Governor’s Primary

James Swafford
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April 30, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and political outsider Rick Jackson head into the May 19th Republican primary for governor tied, according to a new poll commissioned by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  The new poll shows Jackson with 27% of the vote and Lt. Gov. Jones with 25%. This essentially amounts to a draw, as the point difference […]
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones Commends SCOTUS Decision on Redistricting Case

Lt. Governor Burt Jones Commends SCOTUS Decision on Redistricting Case

James Swafford
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April 30, 2026
Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) recently issued a statement in response to the United States Supreme Court ruling that Louisiana’s congressional map constitutes an “unconstitutional racial gerrymander.”  The Lt. Governor commended the Court’s decision, stating that no state should be instructed to draw race-based legislative maps in an egalitarian society. Lt. Gov. Jones then turned […]
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Rep. Brian Jack Says Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Georgia's Congressional Map

Rep. Brian Jack Says Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Georgia's Congressional Map

Alexa Ryan
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April 29, 2026
The United States Supreme Court struck down a congressional district in Louisiana in a 6-3 vote on Wednesday, saying it relied too heavily on race. Justice Samuel Alito called the map an "unconstitutional gerrymander." Now, Republican lawmakers and political candidates are jumping on the opportunity to call for a redrawing of Georgia's districts, something that […]
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Buddy Carter Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Sponsor the Save America’s Family Forests Act

Buddy Carter Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Sponsor the Save America’s Family Forests Act

James Swafford
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April 29, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA01) is leading a bipartisan coalition to sponsor the Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026, a bill to help family forest landowners recover more quickly from natural disasters and keep working forests productive.  The coalition includes Representatives Terri Sewell (D-AL), Aaron Bean (R-FL), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Greg Steube (R-FL), Greg Murphy […]
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