State & Local

Along with up-to-date political coverage, Dome Politics takes the opportunity to post about issues, legislation, and lawmakers in local municipalities and at the state level
FBI Director Kash Patel and Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) announced today that the primary suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been arrested. He was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and was reportedly becoming increasingly concerned with politics. Georgia Republicans took to social media to celebrate Robinson’s arrest and congratulate law enforcement for working so […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced that he has joined an amicus brief with other attorneys general, supporting the rights of victims and families of the heinous October 7th, 2023, terrorist attacks to sue American individuals and organizations accused of providing material support to Hamas. Examples of groups like this include the National Students for […]
Georgia Republicans and Democrats have united to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center, took 2,977 innocent lives, and changed the United States forever. “As we reflect on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the more than 3,000 lives taken from us that day, we […]
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed this week during a speaking event held at Utah Valley University. President Donald Trump and Georgia Republicans have united to mourn his death, remember his character, and pray for his family. The President has ordered that Kirk's life be honored by lowering all American flags to half-mast. […]
Georgia Republicans are outraged over the gruesome death of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman killed on public transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Zarutska was stabbed to death multiple times by a man identified as 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr., a career criminal who was let out of jail fourteen times by a magistrate judge. Representative Marjorie […]
Now that Congress is back in session, several new bills are lining up for votes, including the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has recently taken a strong stance on this bill, deriding it for its inclusion of foreign aid. The Representative first released a statement on X explaining her position […]
Governor Brian Kemp’s (R) deployment of the Georgia National Guard to Washington, D.C has not been well received by Democrats, and State Representative Floyd Griffin (D) serves as an example. The Representative released a statement, condemning the deployment as political and dangerous for both the troops involved and the State of Georgia. In the statement, […]
Four Southwest Atlanta churches have come together to launch the Westside Resilience Corridor, a new initiative aimed at reducing high energy costs, improving housing conditions, and expanding access to clean energy in one of the city’s most underserved areas. The Westside Resilience Corridor is a partnership between the West Hunter Street Baptist Church, Providence Missionary […]
Representative Buddy Carter (R) has issued a statement fully endorsing President Donald Trump’s (R) federal takeover of Washington, D.C. After recounting his recent experience in the city, Carter is now fully convinced that sending in the troops is the most effective way to curb crime in major cities.
Governor Brian Kemp (R) has announced that the Georgia National Guard is providing support to the ongoing Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) operations in Washington, D.C.
Speaking exclusively to Dome Politics, Representative Rich McCormick (R) discussed the need to confront the cartels and gave his unique solution to disempowering them. He likes the idea of direct confrontation, but doesn’t see the practicality of it and suggests removing the demand for drugs instead. Rep. McCormick was first asked about the recent military […]
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 […]

