Georgia Politics
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Representative Brian Jack (R-GA03) recently visited the University of West Georgia (UWG) to announce $637,520 in a new investment secured through the federal government’s Community Development Fund. The funding will be used for safety and infrastructure improvements on campus. While delivering remarks to university staff, Rep. Jack expressed pride in representing the people of Carroll […]
Georgia Senator and candidate for lieutenant governor, Greg Dolezal, took aim at Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for her behavior during questioning over her prosecution of Trump in which she indicted Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The questioning took place before a Republican-led state Senate committee panel in December. […]
Kelvin King, one of several Republicans vying to be Georgia's next secretary of state, criticized the legislature's failure to pass certain election integrity bills during the 2026 session in an open letter posted to X on April 3, 2026. Georgia’s Election Integrity Failures Are No Longer Acceptable! My response to the 2026 legislative session... pic.twitter.com/LzuqTac3Pi […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently cosponsored the Respect for Local Communities Act, which requires the Federal government to secure written approval from state and local governments before opening new immigration detention or processing facilities. By cosponsoring this bill, Sen. Ossoff intends to support the City of Social Circle, GA, which opposes plans laid down by […]
Republican Clay Fuller, a former district attorney, won a special runoff election Tuesday to fill Georgia's 14th Congressional district seat. The seat was left vacant after Majorie Taylor Greene's early exit from the U.S. House of Representatives in January over clashes with President Donald Trump. Fuller said Trump's endorsement was a "key factor" in his […]
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper recently announced that a Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Law Enforcement Operation conducted in DeKalb County resulted in the seizure of approximately $4.8 million in illegal hemp products. Commissioner Harper expressed a zero-tolerance policy for those attempting to sell marijuana under pretenses. He then clarified his intention to maintain […]
Georgia congressional Republicans have come out against the newly introduced House Resolution 4393, also known as the DIGNITY Act. Introduced by Representative Maria Salazar (R-FL27), the bill provides legal status and work authorization for undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. for over five years, among other provisions. To balance out its amnesty provision, […]
On the final day of this year’s legislative session, the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1283, bipartisan legislation allowing for the creation of Family Justice Centers. Family Justice Centers are multiagency centers that provide coordinated services to victims of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and associated crimes. […]
Attorney General Chris Carr recently filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Ninth Circuit decision that undermines states’ ability to prevent noncitizens from voting in American elections. In the brief, AG Carr and 24 other attorneys general support three lawsuits against challenges to Arizona’s election integrity laws, implemented in 2022. […]
Georgia Republican Clay Fuller, a former district attorney, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special runoff election Tuesday to fill Georgia's 14th Congressional seat left vacant after Marjorie Taylor Greene's early exit from the U.S. House in January. Greene resigned from her seat after clashing with President Donald Trump, a previous ally, over the administration's […]
Georgians are heading to the polls today to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat left vacant by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The original March 10 special election to elect Greene's replacement ended in a runoff after no candidate recieved over 50% of the vote. The top two candidates, Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican […]
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has called for the 25th Amendment to be used against President Donald Trump after a recent Truth Social post suggesting the destruction of Iranian civilization. For context, President Trump has repeatedly expressed his frustration with the Iranian regime and their closing of the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing […]
State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) recently applauded the final passage of House Bill 1161, which makes several updates to enhance roadway safety, clarify enforcement standards, and implement measures affecting drivers, law enforcement, and pedestrians. Rep. Lim pointed to road safety as Georgia’s top transportation issue and the need for consistent code. He thanked the Gwinnett […]
In the final days of the 2026 legislative session, the Georgia House of Representatives passed two new regulatory reform bills – House Bills 1247 and 1254 – to confront burdensome regulation and bureaucratic overreach. In a statement, Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) applauded the House for taking this initiative. He noted the importance of the State’s […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has launched his new “Eyes on the Road” Campaign, a public safety initiative to locate and recover missing children. The Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit is leading the effort and seeks to recruit the private sector in the fight to combat human trafficking in Georgia. AG Carr commented on the brutal nature […]
State Sen. Greg Dolezal and candidate for lieutenant governor reiterated his stance on Sharia law in a speech he posted to X Saturday, saying fear can't dictate policy. We can't let fear dictate policy. The radical left will not intimidate me. Sharia law is incompatible with the Constitution and Georgia values. We will ban it. […]
Georgia's budget for 2027 passed both chambers of the state Legislature last Thursday in the final hours of the 2026 legislative session, and is now heading to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for final approval. Key components of the $38.5 billion budget include a cost-of-living adjustment for state pensioners, basic education funding, and increased funding for […]
Rick Jackson Visits Coweta County, Touts 'Outsider' Candidacy Like Trump Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson made a stop in Coweta County today to host a meet-and-greet with Georgia voters as he journeys toward the governorship. In an exclusive interview with Dome Politics, Jackson discussed his political aspirations, likening his "outsider" status to that of President Donald Trump when […]
