Georgia Politics
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Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA01) recently introduced the No Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill meant to ensure dangerous criminal illegal immigrants are not safeguarded by “sanctuary” city or state policies. Rep. Carter commented on sanctuary cities, describing them as "disgusting" and "anti-American." He clarified that the purpose of the bill is to enforce compliance with federal […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) recently announced that the Georgia Senate has introduced two income tax cut proposals, unanimously backed by the Senate Republican Caucus, to maximize relief for hardworking Georgians. Lt. Gov. Jones has been leading the effort to reduce the state tax burden, and both pieces of legislation provide real tax relief and […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) held a campaign rally over the weekend to gather support ahead of this year’s senatorial election. In his remarks, the Senator heavily criticized the Trump Administration over the rising costs of healthcare and the escalation of immigration enforcement. Posting to X, Sen. Ossoff highlighted a moment of his speech where he […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that manufacturer Preciball USA plans to invest $17.6 million in a new production facility in Screven County, creating 65 new jobs over the next several years. The Georgia governor attributed the investment to the state’s reputation as the No. 1 state for business. He also expressed excitement to see […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on Feb. 6, condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for issuing an executive order that he says will protect New Yorkers from “abusive immigration enforcement” and uphold sanctuary city laws. “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemns New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani for signing an […]
Burundi and the United States have agreed to a historic bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging more than $129 million in U.S. aid to fortify health systems and combat major infectious diseases. The deal, signed on Feb.6, helps promote the “America First Global Health Strategy,” which emphasizes mutual benefits, self-reliance, and the protection […]
Political outsider and multi-billionaire Rick Jackson launched his campaign for Governor of Georgia this week. The new Republican candidate enters a competitive field alongside Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Attorney General Chris Carr, and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Jackson’s campaign got off to a strong start on X, with his campaign sharing posts advertising the […]
State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) recently introduced House Bill (HB) 1103, legislation that would establish the Happy Highways Grant program to support the creation of murals along Georgia’s highway system. Rep. Bell explained how Georgia has 19,000 miles of state highway, which presents a multitude of opportunities for viewing public art. He also pointed out […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million in a new production facility in Emanuel County. The automotive project is anticipated to create 200 new jobs over the next several years. In a statement, Gov. Kemp framed it as a development of Georgia’s thriving automotive industry. He congratulated […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), alongside Representatives Nikema Williams (D-GA05) and Lucy McBath (D-GA06), is demanding answers and an immediate briefing from the Department of Justice (DOJ) following last week’s FBI raid of the Fulton County elections center. The FBI’s raid follows a years-long suspicion of Georgia officials and voters after President Donald Trump lost the […]
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) shared with reporters on Feb. 3 that he’s not in favor of federalizing elections," following recent comments made by President Donald Trump on a podcast where the President suggested that "Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.” During an appearance on former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino’s podcast on Feb. […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) has announced a new top priority for the 2026 Legislative Session – reaffirming his commitment to empowering parents and expanding educational opportunity for students. “Every Georgia parent deserves the freedom to choose the educational environment that best meets their child’s unique needs,” said Lt. Gov. Jones. “As Lieutenant Governor, I […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently cosponsored Senate (SB) Bill 1664, also known as the RESEARCHER Act. This bipartisan legislation is aimed at bolstering the STEM workforce by incentivizing more students to pursue research careers, especially among recent graduates. The bill was originally introduced in May 2025 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) but has yet to […]
Two committees of the Georgia House of Representatives convened today to advance bills concerning banking and the monetization of school sports. Both bills seek to enhance protections in the State of Georgia, especially for victims of fraud and student athletes. Fraud Prevention First, the House Committee on Banks and Banking convened to discuss House Bill […]
A Gwinnett County Police Officer was killed in the line of duty recently after responding to a call related to ongoing fraud and forgery at a Holiday Inn. After entering the hotel room and engaging in conversation with the suspect, the suspect opened fire on the officers unprovoked. According to officials, one officer returned fire […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of this weekend's winter storm. To clarify, this is a separate executive order from the one issued on January 22nd ahead of Winter Storm Fern, and it will be active until February 6th. “While Mother Nature may not be giving us a break […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Mercer University have signed new transfer agreements to create seamless pathways for technical college students to earn bachelor’s degrees. Expanding Student Pathways Known as articulation agreements, this kind of partnership allows graduates from any of TCSG’s 22 colleges to transfer […]
President Donald Trump, Don Jr., Eric Trump, and the Trump organization are suing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Treasury Department for $10 billion over the federal agencies’ failure to prevent alleged leaks of President Trump’s tax information during his first term, which was given to several news outlets. The suit, filed in […]
