Georgia Politics
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As part of his ongoing work to investigate housing conditions for Georgians, Senator Jon Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to require a Federal watchdog investigation of conditions at rental units receiving financial support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This came in the form of an amendment to the U.S. […]
A mass shooting occurred in Minneapolis today at a school known as the Annunciation Catholic School, where two children were killed and 17 others were injured. The shooting unfolded as the children and others gathered to worship in a church, and the shooter proceeded to shoot through the windows and into the pews. Minneapolis Police […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that Jeremy Marshall, 18, of Albany, has been indicted in connection with two shootings that took place at Albany State University (ASU) during the school’s Homecoming festivities in October of 2024. The shootings occurred roughly five minutes apart on ASU’s campus and likely stem from an ongoing rivalry between […]
State Representative Eric Bell Issues Statement on Potential Deployment of National Guard in Georgia
State Representative Eric Bell (D) recently issued a statement on the potential deployment of the National Guard in Georgia, warning Georgians about the possibility of manufactured division and the undermining of our democratic rights. Naturally, this statement comes as a response to President Donald Trump’s (R) recent takeover of Washington, D.C. The President invoked the […]
Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians. Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper will join them on the trip to represent Georgia's industry and the state's farming families. […]
Vice President JD Vance (R) recently held a rally in Peachtree City, GA to discuss American manufacturing and the long-term benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). During the event, he criticized Senator Jon Ossoff (D), who responded by accusing the Vice President of running damage control and ‘defending the indefensible.’ Vance criticized the Senator […]
Governor Brian Kemp has recently announced that stow Group, a leading industrial storage and automation solution company, will invest $36 million to establish a new manufacturing facility and create 200 new jobs in Gordon County. For context, stow is a European and global leader in industrial racking systems and warehouse automation solutions with over 45 […]
Vice President JD Vance (R) visited Peachtree City, GA, recently to deliver remarks on manufacturing, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), and how the administration is making America great again. The Vice President held the rally in a manufacturing plant owned by Alta Refrigeration, and it felt very much like a campaign event. Many Georgia […]
As families in Georgia feel their budgets stretched to the breaking point, retail giants are pointing fingers at President Donald Trump’s tariffs to justify surging prices. Yet while ordinary consumers bear the brunt of these increases, Walmart has quietly extended a generous 10-percent discount to its employees. Retailers are Using Tariffs as Cover for Price […]
The Georgia Promise Scholarship is the Peach State’s new school choice program, allowing families with students in low-performing K-12 schools to use up to $6,500 in state funds on private education, homeschooling, or educational support services. The program, signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp in 2024, is set to roll out funds soon. Still, […]
While Congress is out of session, Georgia's congressional representatives have taken it upon themselves to return home to visit hospitals, attend conferences, and tour facilities. Some came to show support, some came to speak, and some came to engage with their fellow Georgians. First, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) made her way down to the city […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) delivered remarks at the first meeting of the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax. He began by thanking the committee members, remarking on their seniority, and applauding the bipartisan representation. Lt. Gov. Jones considers eliminating the state income tax to be a bipartisan issue, and then stated […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has successfully pressured the Trump Administration to restore Federal support for foster children paused earlier this year. The Senator collaborated with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to pressure the Department of Justice into reinstating the funding. For context, the Administration abruptly cut key Federal grants for programs that provide advocacy and […]
Rep. Buddy Carter (R) has introduced the Timely Oversight of Operations, Liquidity, Accountability, Targeting, and Effectiveness (TOO LATE) Act, a bill granting the president explicit power to fire the Chair of the Federal Reserve. For context, the current law is ambiguous, stipulating that the president may fire the Chair of the Federal Reserve “for cause.” […]
Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) gave a speech in his home state of South Carolina defending the state of Israel and rebuking its critics in the Republican Party. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) offered a lengthy response on X criticizing the Senator and characterized his rhetoric for being ‘America Last.’ The central point of Sen. Graham’s […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that Noe Borromeo Hernandez, 43, a Mexican national who resided in the community of Kathleen, has pleaded guilty to trafficking a 13-year-old female in Houston County. As part of his plea, Hernandez also pleaded guilty to sex trafficking. Hernandez applied for asylum in August 2023, was taken into custody […]
Representatives Rick McCormick (R) and Andrew Clyde (R) have collaborated to introduce new legislation preserving recreation sites located along Lake Lanier. The Lanier Parks Local Access Act will empower local partners who manage the sites to better allocate collected funds. Currently, local partners are only allowed to support sites with fines collected from the sites […]
President Donald Trump recently announced that he would be invoking the D.C Home Rule Act to deploy the National Guard and tackle violent crime in Washington, D.C. Violent crime in the city is abnormally high compared to other metropolitan areas, and the President has taken it upon himself to enforce law and order. This action […]