Georgia Politics

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 […]

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently reintroduced the STOP the SWAMP Act to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable for obstructing congressional investigations.  What does this bill do? This legislation would bar individuals from working for the federal government if they refuse to answer certain questions before Congress or are convicted of perjury.  It […]

Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign for Governor’s Race The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign is placing an initial $87 million purchase across television and digital platforms, with ads beginning this Saturday, August 1, and digital ads running in every media market found in Georgia. This purchase follows up on the massive primary expenditure in which Rick Jackson […]

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is campaigning for Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in Georgia as part of an effort by Democrats to gain a majority in the Senate. The Massachusetts Senator has historically been characterized as a socialist, and that seems to have been reinforced by her recent endorsements.  Who has Sen. Elizabeth Warren openly supported […]

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic Candidate for Georgia Governor, has historically supported the effort to boycott businesses not aligned with her politics. The only time she didn’t support this effort, however, was when she was personally connected to the affected business. When did this occur? In 2021, mass boycotts were called for Georgia businesses after […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is leading a group of Senate colleagues in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to approve the transfer of $2 billion in funds meant for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What is this inquiry in response to? This inquiry […]

Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA), alongside Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY),  recently introduced the Equity in STI Testing Act, legislation that would make certain sexually transmitted disease tests free of charge. How will this bill make STI testing free of charge? The legislation will require coverage for STI testing without patient cost-sharing under Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, CHIP, […]

Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently welcomed Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takács to Haralson County as part of the Ambassador’s farewell tour to the United States.   Where did Rep. Jack and Ambassador Takakács visit? Together, they visited the Georgia Historical Marker honoring early Hungarian settlers and toured the only remaining home from that era. They then celebrated […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), the Senate Committee on Assignments, and Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Jon Burns (R) announced today key appointments to the newly established Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee. When was this committee established? The bipartisan legislative panel was established by Senate Bill 3EX, authored by Senator Max Burns (R), during […]

Days after amplifying the boycott of a Black woman-owned Atlanta restaurant for welcoming Rick Jackson, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms told an Atlanta audience that Georgians who support Rick Jackson can be “bought and sold.” Where and when did Bottoms make this statement? Yesterday, Bottoms hosted an event with The Gathering Spot, a private, […]