Georgia Politics
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In June, Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms challenged Republican opponent Rick Jackson to a town hall-style debate. On July 10, Jackson accepted the offer, specifically Gray TV’s statewide debate where Georgia voters would have the opportunity to ask the candidates questions directly. Over 40 days later, Bottoms still has not publicly accepted […]
Today, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning the public about a fraudulent event being promoted as the “2026 GATE Atlanta Vendor & Artisan Market,” advertised for August 21–23, 2026, at the Atlanta State Farmers’ Market (ASFM) in Forest Park. What are the details of this scam? The event, which is advertised on Facebook, appears […]
According to a new poll from Insider Advantage, Georgia’s Senate Race is tightening up as Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) gains support against Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). What do the numbers show? The new poll shows Sen. Ossoff with 50% and Rep. Collins with 43%. In July, the Senator’s support was 6% higher, which could mean […]
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Senior Assistant Attorney General Chris Keegan has been appointed as the new Section Chief of the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. He fills the role of Hannah Palmquist, who served as the Section Chief since the Unit’s formation in 2019. Palmquist recently transitioned to a new role as Senior […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently visited the Stewart Detention Center to push for answers about the alleged lack of medical care at the facility and to speak with several detainees who provided troubling accounts of the care available. The Senator also spoke with immigration officials and demanded answers on reports of overcrowding and the increase […]
Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk and Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy announced today that they are endorsing Republican candidate Rick Jackson for Governor of Georgia. What do these endorsements mean for the Jackson Campaign? Since these endorsements come from Democratic figures, they lend credibility to Jackson’s bipartisan positioning. The endorsements also cast doubt on Keisha […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that food packaging company Cirkla will invest more than $5 million to establish a new food packaging manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Georgia. The project is expected to create 140 new jobs in Hall County over the next three years. What is Cirkla known for? Cirkla is a global leader […]
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit seized and returned cryptocurrency to elderly fraud victims in Oconee County. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation of this case and coordinated with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the AG’s White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit to […]
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 […]
