State & Local

Governor Brian Kemp announced that companies, Ti Cold and Karis Cold, have officially broken ground on a new $60 million cold storage facility for PermaCold Logistics in McIntosh County. A press release from the Governor’s Office revealed that the new industrial cold storage facility is expected to create 50 jobs upon completion. Gov. Kemp described […]

He is officially running! Shortly after announcing his 2026 gubernatorial candidacy, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) has promised to continue his efforts to eliminate the state income tax as part of his campaign for Governor in 2026, following the lead of states like Florida and Tennessee.  In an exclusive interview with Dome Politics, Lt. Gov. […]

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Defense Appropriations Act is making its way through the House of Representatives, but is soon to face massive amendments from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R). Rep. Greene is targeting provisions in the bill related to foreign aid for countries that already receive billions of dollars and humanitarian aid. Rep. Greene […]

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on July 4, 2025, marking the culmination of his economic agenda and the conclusion to House Republican campaigning. Republicans also celebrated the passage of the bill by the House of Representatives, describing it as one of the most significant pieces of legislation passed by conservatives.  […]

The wait is now over as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) officially announces his campaign for Governor in 2026. Lt. Gov. Jones outlined his goals in an announcement video posted to X, covering a range of issues from tax reform to education and crime.  The announcement video begins with Jones explaining his vision for Georgia […]

Weather modification is under threat as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is set to introduce new legislation banning the practice. She called it ‘dangerous and deadly’ and is looking to classify it as a felony, emulating Florida’s Senate Bill (SB) 56. Rep. Greene announced her intention to introduce this new bill on X, claiming that […]

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) was signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, ushering in the President’s ever-expanding economic agenda. The bill barely passed the House of Representatives with a slim majority of 218-214, much to the outrage of the Democratic Party.  Georgia Democrats were especially outraged at the passage of the […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed plans to draft two additional bills similar to the recently passed ‘One, Big, Beautiful’ Bill (BBBl. Republicans codified BBB during the 4th of July weekend following heated debate over the bill’s most controversial issues. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Speaker Johnson claimed he has plans to draft similar […]

Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict.  “As of July 2, Iran's airspace has partially reopened,” announced the State Department.  The airspace reopening follows a ceasefire agreement reached by Iran and Israel and brokered by President Donald Trump.  Israel and Iran exchanged heavy […]

The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority. The final vote count was 218 to 214.  All Democrat representatives voted against while nearly all Republicans voted in favor.  The House’s final approval followed the Senate’s recent revision and passage of the bill.  President Donald Trump will now review […]

Governor Brian Kemp announced that Shriners Children’s will establish a new pediatric medical research facility in Atlanta, creating 470 new jobs and investing $153 million into the city. Gov. Kemp called the new facility an ‘incredible addition’ to Georgia’s growing nonprofit and life sciences communities.  “Our commitment to being the Top State for Talent attracts […]

Attorney General (AG) Chris Carr announced his partnership with the Department of Justice to indict Elizabeth Sue Ivester, owner of Liberty Medical Inc., for defrauding Georgia’s medicaid program. The charges have been filed in the Middle District Court of Georgia as part of the Justice Department’s nationwide takedown of healthcare fraud.  In a press release […]

Former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) is weighing a potential bid for Georgia governor in 2026.

The Senate finally passed the One Big, Beautiful Bill after a marathon voting session lasting over twenty-four hours. President Donald Trump expects to see the bill on his desk by July 4th, so the House is eager to pass it as soon as possible.  Senate Democrats tried their best to amend the bill and mitigate […]

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is set to introduce new legislation restructuring the census and protecting elections. President Donald Trump endorsed the bill after a phone call with Rep. Greene, expressing strong support.  If passed, Greene’s new bill would require the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct a new census upon enactment. For the new census, […]

Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) have collaborated to amend the one "Big, Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) by reducing its spending cuts and mitigating its effects on health insurance. This work has yet to pay off, though, as Republicans continue to block their efforts and double down on the OBBB.    The Senators first announced […]

Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp has been saved by a conservationist group that purchased eight thousand acres of land. The Swamp has proven to be a battleground for the environmentalist struggle and was set to face potentially irreversible damage from a proposed mine.  The Conservation Fund purchased the land from Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals to prevent invasive […]

The U.S. Senate recently voted to proceed with the "One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and begin debating it in the chamber. Senator Raphael Warnock (D) voted against the motion after crusading against the OBBB for its provisions on spending and taxes.  Sen. Warnock took a strong stance against the bill when it was still in […]