State & Local

In an exclusive interview with Dome Politics, Representative Rich McCormick (R) discussed the controversy around the Epstein Files and its relevance to current issues, expressing his support for the House Oversight Committee's investigation but urging caution when naming those who may not be directly involved.  Rep. McCormick was first asked about how Democrats have used […]

Representative Buddy Carter (R) has introduced a resolution to the House censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib (D) for her remarks at the People’s Conference for Palestine. Attendees of the conference cheered on terrorism against the state of Israel and the Jewish people and called for the United States to be neutralized.  The conference took place in […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R) has announced that JS Link America Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of JS Link, plans on investing $223 million to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus. The new facility is expected to create more than 520 new jobs in Muscogee County, Georgia. For context, JS Link is […]

State Senator Kenya Wicks (D-Fayette) has issued a statement on mental health in Georgia, highlighting the progress made and the work that remains to be done. According to her, the Georgia General Assembly has worked to improve the state of mental health, but there is always one more step to take. Wicks first discussed the […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R) has officially endorsed Derek Dooley for Senate in 2026. The announcement comes by way of a recent gathering in Athens, GA, to coincide with the kickoff of the college football season.  Dooley was the first to break the news, announcing it on X, stating, “I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement […]

Attorney General Chris Carr (R) filed a lawsuit against Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) in early August over what he deemed to be an unfair advantage in campaign fundraising. The lawsuit was recently dismissed by District Court Judge Victoria Marie Calvert, who stated that Jones and his campaign were acting within their legal rights. The […]

Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a brief in support of the State of Florida’s immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The brief was filed in response to a lower court order that halts construction of the State’s facility due to environmental procedural requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act.  Carr and 21 other attorneys […]

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R) feud with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) continues after Greene’s new statement expressing empathy for the people of Gaza. AIPAC responded by comparing her to the infamous congressional members of "The Squad," claiming that she spreads the same message. Rep. Greene’s initial statement essentially asked people how they […]

A massive dispute has erupted after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy attempted to remove the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Susan Monarez, for taking a different stance on vaccine policy. Monarez was sworn in just a month ago, and since she technically serves President Donald Trump, Kennedy doesn’t really have […]

As part of his ongoing work to investigate housing conditions for Georgians, Senator Jon Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to require a Federal watchdog investigation of conditions at rental units receiving financial support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This came in the form of an amendment to the U.S. […]

A mass shooting occurred in Minneapolis today at a school known as the Annunciation Catholic School, where two children were killed and 17 others were injured. The shooting unfolded as the children and others gathered to worship in a church, and the shooter proceeded to shoot through the windows and into the pews.  Minneapolis Police […]

President Donald Trump has recently attempted to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, citing constitutional approval to do so. Georgia Democrats have come to the defense of Cook and have slammed the President, accusing him of using intimidation tactics and attempting to install loyalists. Trump alleges that there is sufficient […]

Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that Jeremy Marshall, 18, of Albany, has been indicted in connection with two shootings that took place at Albany State University (ASU) during the school’s Homecoming festivities in October of 2024. The shootings occurred roughly five minutes apart on ASU’s campus and likely stem from an ongoing rivalry between […]

State Representative Eric Bell (D) recently issued a statement on the potential deployment of the National Guard in Georgia, warning Georgians about the possibility of manufactured division and the undermining of our democratic rights.  Naturally, this statement comes as a response to President Donald Trump’s (R) recent takeover of Washington, D.C. The President invoked the […]

Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians.  Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper will join them on the trip to represent Georgia's industry and the state's farming families. […]

Vice President JD Vance (R) recently held a rally in Peachtree City, GA to discuss American manufacturing and the long-term benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). During the event, he criticized Senator Jon Ossoff (D), who responded by accusing the Vice President of running damage control and ‘defending the indefensible.’ Vance criticized the Senator […]

Governor Brian Kemp has recently announced that stow Group, a leading industrial storage and automation solution company, will invest $36 million to establish a new manufacturing facility and create 200 new jobs in Gordon County. For context, stow is a European and global leader in industrial racking systems and warehouse automation solutions with over 45 […]

Vice President JD Vance (R) visited Peachtree City, GA, recently to deliver remarks on manufacturing, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), and how the administration is making America great again. The Vice President held the rally in a manufacturing plant owned by Alta Refrigeration, and it felt very much like a campaign event.  Many Georgia […]