Georgia Politics
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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 […]
AG Chris Carr Fights to Restore the Records and Titles of Female Athletes Forced to Compete With Men
Attorney General Chris Carr has urged the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore all records, titles, and recognitions to female athletes who were wrongfully forced to compete with biological males. The Attorney General has collaborated with 27 other Attorneys General with a letter sent to the NCAA, making these demands and criticizing them for […]
President Donald Trump (R) has officially endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) for Georgia Governor in 2026. The President is highly invested in the state of Georgia and has placed his trust in someone he considers to be strong, reliable, and courageous. The endorsement comes alongside a lengthy statement from the President on Truth Social, […]
Congressional Georgia Democrats have banded together with a letter sent to Governor Brian Kemp (R), urging him to opt in to the Department of Agriculture’s EBT summer nutrition program for 2026. The delegation, led by Senator Raphael Warnock (D) and Rep. Lucy McBath (D), includes Senator Jon Ossoff (D), Rep. Hank Johnson (D), and Rep. Nikema […]
Representative Mike Collins’s (R) campaign is off to a strong start as the congressman has raked in numerous endorsements from Georgia state lawmakers, including those of Reps. Chas Cannon (R), John Corbett (R), Noel Williams (R), Matt Barton (R), John LaHood (R), and Robert Leverett (R) of the Georgia House. Rep. Collins has also received […]
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R) conflict with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) continues as she engages in heated exchanges with the organization and its supporters. This issue is still the same. Rep. Greene believes in a staunch ‘America First’ position that doesn’t make room for foreign lobbying. AIPAC responded to one of Rep. […]
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has made several statements on X, harshly criticizing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Her opposition to AIPAC stems from its advocacy on behalf of Israel, as a lobby group that is not registered as a foreign agent. Rep. Greene outlined this in her first statement, which included a […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has escalated his push to get answers from the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem on FEMA’s ability to respond to hurricanes in Georgia this storm season. The Senator has renewed his call for answers with a follow-up letter after Secretary Noem failed to adequately answer the previous one […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has introduced new legislation to upgrade technical colleges and help Georgians get job training. The Skilled Workforce Act incentivizes companies to invest directly in physical infrastructure and equipment for different educational institutions. The bill is designed to assist high schools, career academies, and technical colleges for local workforce development needs. The […]
Attorney General Chris Carr and Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix have announced that gang member Kionta Parks, of Griffin, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 11-year-old Asijah Jones, whom he shot and killed while she was asleep in her bed. Parks was sentenced on August 5th, 2025, after pleading guilty […]
An active shooting occurred at Fort Stewart earlier today, where five soldiers were shot and moved to the Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. The shooter has been apprehended, and there is currently no active threat to the community. The shooting took place in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, and the Fort […]
Along with other members of the House, Rep. Buddy Carter (R) has targeted the growing disorder on America’s streets with the Make Our Streets Safe Again (MOSSA) Act. The bill codifies one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, prioritizing public safety and reversing soft-on-crime policies. The MOSSA Act has five key functions. First, it directs […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has taken action to support a new lawsuit and challenge the City of Savannah’s attempt to restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners. For context, the City of Savannah adopted two local ordinances in April of 2024, restricting the possession of firearms. They do this by punishing law-abiding citizens whose guns […]
The 2026 Georgia Senate race welcomes a new contender in former football coach from the University of Tennessee, Derek Dooley. Dooley launched his campaign with a new campaign launch video and a promise to put Georgia first. Dooley is the son of Vince Dooley, a legendary football coach for the University of Georgia who also […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has issued multiple statements expressing her frustration with the direction and inaction of the Republican Party. Her concerns come from the continued support given to Ukraine and Israel, alongside the lack of initiative to pass much-needed appropriations bills. First, Rep. Greene warned Republicans about the unpopularity of supporting Ukraine and […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that the Superior Court Clerk of Cobb County, Connie Taylor, has been indicted on two counts each of Destruction of Public Records and Violation of Oath of Office. The charges come from allegations that Taylor instructed an employee to delete government emails and financial records. This occurred as a […]
The Senate recently held a vote where they rejected bringing two joint resolutions, concerning military exports to Israel, to the floor for a vote. Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) found common ground on Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 41, but voted differently on SJR 34. For context, SJR 41 expresses congressional disapproval over […]