Georgia Politics
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Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently declared a State of Emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern's impact on the State of Georgia this upcoming weekend. The declaration will be active through January 29, 2026. The Governor directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to activate the State Operations Center and mobilize any resources to […]
The House voted against an appropriations amendment this week that would block funding for a provision in federal law that implements a “kill switch” in automobiles. The “kill switch,” which some Republicans have raised concerns over, is billed as a lifesaving, anti-drunken driving technology. In a 268-164 vote, the House rejected Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) […]
Derek Dooley, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, announced this week that his "Georgia First" campaign raised over $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a combined $3 million for his first five months in the race to defeat Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Dooley’s campaign argues that this fundraising number not only proves […]
The race for Georgia’s 18th state Senate district seat is headed to a runoff after neither Republican Steven McNeel nor Democrat Lemario Brown crossed the 50 percent threshold in a recent special election. In response, Georgia Republicans have rallied via social media to congratulate McNeel for moving forward with a 20-point advantage over Brown. They […]
In a brief comment made to Dome Politics, Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) assured Americans that everything related to Greenland will work out perfectly. While many lawmakers worry about growing tensions with European leaders regarding President Trump's push to acquire Greenland, the Georgia representative seems quite calm about the whole ordeal. When asked about the issue, […]
A new statewide survey of likely Republican primary voters in Georgia places U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in the early lead of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, with numerous economic issues continuing to be top of mind with voters. The poll found that Georgia voters are willing to reward a candidate who supports issues that drive […]
Georgia congressional republicans have united on social media to celebrate the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term, marking achievements and expressing optimism for the future. The congressmen shared praise for the President’s economic policies, diplomatic victories, and restoration of law and order. They all celebrated by highlighting particular achievements. Representative Andrew Clyde (R-09) […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that he and his wife, First Lady Marty Kemp, will lead an international mission this week to reinforce economic relationships in Belgium and the United Kingdom. The Governor and First Lady will be joined by representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), and they will conduct meetings […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has just announced, during a press conference, his intention to opt Georgia into the federal tax scholarship program for school choice, which is made possible by the One Big, Beautiful Bill. This program will provide a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit for up to $1,700 for individuals who donate to authorized […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has repeatedly stated that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can rely on him as an ally and that he will advocate for them in the Senate. However, when presented with the opportunity to send them $500 million, the Senator voted otherwise. In March of 2025, the House of Representatives passed […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently gave his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate. In the address, the Governor lauded the advancements and investments made by his administration and the prosperity Georgia can look forward to in the future. The address began with […]
Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that he has joined a 20-state coalition in sending a formal comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the updated definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). This longstanding WOTUS rule placed undue regulatory burdens on Georgia’s farmers, […]
State Senator John Albers (R–Roswell) has recently introduced Senate Bill (SB) 392, the Waste Reduction Act of 2026, also known as the Zero-Based Budgeting Act. This legislation is designed to implement the same common-sense budgeting practices used by Georgia families in state government. This bill is based on the idea that in homes across Georgia, […]
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump on Thursday during her visit to the White House. Machado told reporters that she offered to share her medallion with President Trump following what she described as his “historic” role in deposing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro from his role. […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) recently announced the No. 1 priority for the 2026 Legislative Session – property tax reform, which aims to address rising property taxes and the cost of living for all Georgians. In 2024, the Georgia General Assembly addressed property taxes with Senate Bill (SB) 349, which passed with bipartisan support and […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), demanding answers as to when Georgia farmers can expect to receive hurricane relief funding. The Hurricane Helene relief package was passed over a year ago, in December 2024, and includes $21 billion for the Southeast region of the country. The […]
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) recently secured funding for waterline improvements in the City of Rincon, Georgia, as part of the House-passed Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. Also known as House Resolution (HR) 6938, this bill includes $1 million to upgrade Rincon’s existing 8-inch waterline, which […]
In a court ruling over one the state’s largest contracts impacting the healthcare of more than 1.7 million Georgia residents, a judge recently found that the state may be out of compliance with Georgia’s open records law and potentially wrongfully withholding documents. Dome Politics has covered this procurement - and the controversy surrounding it - for nearly […]
