Georgia Politics

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Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that DeltaX, a global provider of advanced battery energy storage solutions (BESS), will create approximately 250 new jobs and invest $141 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters in Walton County. What is DeltaX known for? Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, DeltaX develops advanced BESS, intelligent Battery Management […]
Rick Scott, Tyler J Harper Endorse Mike Collins for U.S. Senate Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) just received major endorsements from Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper in his run for U.S. Senate. Rep. Collins thanked both figures for their support and pledged to continue working alongside them as a U.S. Senator. Send […]
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) just received major endorsements from Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper in his run for U.S. Senate. The endorsements come as the Collins Campaign travels across Georgia to appeal to voters. What do these endorsements mean for the Collins Campaign? Sen. Scott’s endorsement of Rep. Collins […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is leading several of his Senate colleagues in a new letter to State Department senior leaders regarding the Trump Administration’s efforts to obtain personal health data from African countries in exchange for global health funding. Why is the Trump Administration pursuing this data? The Administration’s push for sensitive information is part […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson was joined by Georgia Black business owners and leaders today to announce the Legacy Corridor Initiative as part of his Opportunity Agenda. This initiative will create a new state Legacy Corridor consisting of six of Georgia's historic commercial districts. It will also connect entrepreneurs on those streets to capital, contracts, […]
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is leading nearly 50 of his House and Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice (DOJ). In the letter, Rep. Clyde and his colleagues urge the DOJ to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), alongside Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), is introducing the bipartisan Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act to help address the recent rise in colorectal cancer rates in youth. According to recent studies, this kind of cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for Americans under 50, despite being highly preventable and […]
The Democratic candidate for Georgia’s governor race, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has a long history of missing important deadlines. After recently failing to submit her campaign finance report, new details emerged about a federal tax lien for unpaid taxes. How much did Keisha Lance Bottoms' family owe in taxes? In 2021, Bottoms’ husband, Derek Bottoms, was […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that global technology company Siemens will create more than 1,400 new jobs with its advanced manufacturing facility in Jackson County over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals. What is Siemens known for? As a global company, […]
The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign released "Survived," a new and rare sixty-second television ad airing statewide starting today. The ad gives voters the fullest look yet at the life that shaped Rick Jackson before he built his business or entered the Georgia Governor’s race. What specifically does the ad discuss? The ad opens with […]
Jon Ossoff Backs 'Terrorist Sympathizer' Abdul El-Sayed Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is backing Michigan’s Democratic senatorial nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, a democratic socialist candidate who has been called antisemitic and a "terrorist sympathizer." Without an official statement from the Ossoff Campaign, it’s difficult to decipher why exactly he would pledge his support. Send news tips to: [email protected] Kimberly Scott, Executive Director […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is backing Michigan’s Democratic senatorial nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, a democratic socialist candidate who has been called antisemitic and a "terrorist sympathizer." How has Abdul El-Sayed gained a reputation for antisemitism? The Democratic candidate has gained this reputation by staunchly opposing the State of Israel and supporting Palestinian resistance. During an appearance […]
Southern Company, the parent company of Georgia Power, last week reported nearly $1.2 billion in net income for the second quarter of 2026 and more than $2.5 billion in net income during the first six months of the year, even as many Georgia households continue to struggle with rising electricity costs during another hot Georgia […]
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) recently led nearly 30 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Robert Cekada. In the letter, the representatives urged the agency to limit the retention of firearm records to 20 years and immediately destroy digitally recorded firearm registration […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is introducing bipartisan legislation, alongside Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), to strengthen emergency alerts during natural disasters. Known as the Mystic Alerts Act, this is companion legislation to House Resolution 7022, which is also known as the Mystic Alerts Act. What does this Senate companion do specifically? This bipartisan legislation would enable […]
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation designating August 3–9, 2026, as “Georgia Farmers Market Week” in recognition of National Farmers Market Week. This week also marks the important role that farmers markets play in supporting Georgia farmers, consumers, and local communities. What does Georgia’s Farmers Market sector look like? Georgia is home […]
Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) is leading the House introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act, legislation that will address America’s literacy crisis through evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. What will this legislation do specifically? The READ Act will first support state implementation of evidence-based reading […]
Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration after reports that the Administration plans to end civil rights enforcement within the Department of Education. How does the Administration plan to end this enforcement? According to reports, the Trump Administration intends to outsource responsibilities of the Department of Education’s […]

