Georgia Politics
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Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) recently announced the appointment of Caleb Rudin as his new Chief of Staff, effective July 16. What is Caleb Rudin known for? Rudin joins the Majority Leader’s office after serving as Manager of State Affairs for the American Chemistry Council, where he represented the chemical manufacturing industry before […]
Toast on Lenox, a popular Black woman-owned Atlanta restaurant, is now facing boycott calls for recently opening its doors to Republican Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. His Democratic opponent, Keisha Lance Bottoms, joined these calls and warned small businesses from doing the same. How have Georgia Republicans responded? Georgia Republicans have not taken this lightly, with […]
Georgia Republicans Mourn the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Georgia Republican lawmakers are mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away following a brief and sudden illness. Georgia Republicans are mourning Sen. Graham as a patriot and highly influential public servant who dedicated 31 years of his life to serving in Congress. Send news […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) is introducing the Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act, legislation to strengthen America's global leadership in biotechnology by establishing a dedicated biotechnology lead in the U.S. Department of State. What is biotechnology and why is it relevant? Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that harnesses living organisms, cellular systems, and biomolecular processes to develop […]
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) is celebrating the committee passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation to authorize programs and projects of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Which committee moved this legislation forward? The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed this legislation after the markup process, cementing its progress […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), alongside Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), is introducing bipartisan legislation to establish an office of water supply, water conservation, and drought resiliency within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. How will this office assist communities with their water supply? The new office will help communities meet their long-term water needs and address […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today highlighted two major enhancements to Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan designed to help families save more effectively for future education costs. The first enhancement comes from Senate Bill 556 and the second comes from a waiver approved by the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan (GHESP) Board. How has the Path2College 529 […]
In his first televised attack ad, Senator Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) campaign is targeting Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) for “protecting” powerful elites and the “Epstein Class.” What does the ad claim? According to the ad, Rep. Collins voted against releasing the Epstein Files despite knowing about the young women exploited for sex. The ad concludes that […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today that Highline Warren, an American distributor of automotive products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center in Henry County. The multi-year investment is expected to create 160 new jobs. What is Highline Warren known for? Headquartered in the U.S., Highline Warren distributes and manufactures maintenance […]
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently announced that more than $26 million in federal funding has been secured for Georgia to support the ports of Savannah and Brunswick, as well as a transportation project in Cobb County. Where does this funding come from? This funding originates from the Department of Transportation as […]
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now federal law after passing both chambers of Congress and receiving formal enactment without President Donald Trump's signature. The bill has been hailed as the most consequential housing package in a generation and has featured input from Georgia congressmen such as Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Representative […]
Georgia Republican lawmakers are mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away yesterday following a brief and sudden illness. The cause of death has yet to be revealed, but the medical examiner of the District of Columbia clarified that it was the result of a cardiovascular disease. How is the Veteran Senator […]
New Reporting Suggests Incoming Presidential Run from Jon Ossoff Recent reporting suggests that Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is using his Senate reelection campaign to lay the groundwork for a 2028 presidential run. This is based on the fact that the overwhelming majority of his ad buys have taken place outside Georgia, the state he is currently running to represent. […]
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently visited the Atlanta Regional Airport – also known as Falcon Field – to celebrate a federal investment in a new air traffic control tower, which is expected to become operational in 2028. Where did this funding come from? This funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is also known […]
Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA), alongside Representative Alma S. Adams (D-NC), is introducing the Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act, legislation to protect incarcerated people and prison staff from dangerous temperatures in facilities managed by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). What problem is this bill addressing? Extreme temperatures inside federal prisons can pose life-threatening risks. Incarcerated […]
Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Director, Candice Broce, is fiercely criticizing Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for using foster care children as "political pawns" in his first major campaign advertisement. What is Sen. Ossoff’s ad claiming? The ad titled “Our Kids” claims that the Senator took action to investigate Georgia’s foster care system […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today announced that he will lead an international economic mission this week to foster relationships in Scotland and Ireland. The mission will include a meeting with Executive Chair Euisun Chung and other senior leadership from Hyundai Motor Group, alongside Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the Prime Minister of Ireland. Who else will Gov. […]
Recent reporting suggests that Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is using his Senate reelection campaign to lay the groundwork for a 2028 presidential run. This is based on the fact that the overwhelming majority of his ad buys have taken place outside Georgia, the state he is currently running to represent. How much has Sen. Ossoff […]
