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Along with up-to-date political coverage, Dome Politics takes the opportunity to post about issues, legislation, and lawmakers as it pertains to technology or Big Tech.
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today that Highline Warren, an American distributor of automotive products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center in Henry County. The multi-year investment is expected to create 160 new jobs. What is Highline Warren known for? Headquartered in the U.S., Highline Warren distributes and manufactures maintenance […]
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently announced that more than $26 million in federal funding has been secured for Georgia to support the ports of Savannah and Brunswick, as well as a transportation project in Cobb County. Where does this funding come from? This funding originates from the Department of Transportation as […]
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently visited the Atlanta Regional Airport – also known as Falcon Field – to celebrate a federal investment in a new air traffic control tower, which is expected to become operational in 2028. Where did this funding come from? This funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is also known […]
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) secured an upgrade to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) by supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024. What does this mean for the Savannah Airport? The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $7.6 million to replace the current air traffic control training system at the SAV, increasing safety, […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced a new round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) operated by the OneGeorgia Authority, totaling $7.8 million for ten local projects across the state. How much has the State invested in total? With this latest round of grants, the State of Georgia has invested $28 million into […]
Georgia Senate Fails to Advance Property Tax Measures for November Ballot The Georgia Senate recently failed to secure the two-thirds vote required to advance two major local property tax measures to the November ballot. The measures would implement the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) and the Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST). Both of these would […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today that Yancey Engineered Solutions will invest $5.7 million in a new manufacturing facility in Cordele, creating 300 new jobs over the next several years in Crisp County. What is this company known for? Yancey Engineered Solutions is a Georgia-based engineering and manufacturing company known for producing power generation systems. […]
Mike Collins and Rick Jackson Secure Republican Nominations for U.S. Senate and Governor Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) secured the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), defeating Derek Dooley by a ten-point margin. Billionaire outsider Rick Jackson secured the Republican nomination to run for Governor of Georgia and will face […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently joined Lockheed Martin officials to applaud the company’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations in Marietta, Georgia. Where did this meeting take place? Alongside other state, local, and federal leaders, the Governor met with company officials at the Cobb County manufacturing facility, which supports more than […]
Raphael Warnock Breaks Silence on Graham Platner, Jon Ossoff Stays Silent Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently came out against Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner for his history of abuse and disturbing behavior. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has yet to make a statement. Given the controversy surrounding Platner's history, critics are questioning why Sen. Ossoff has yet to issue […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced that Rideout Arsenal is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 new jobs over the next several years. Who is Rideout Arsenal? Currently based in the United States, Rideout Arsenal is a firearms designer and manufacturer, specializing in high-performance, high-end competition pistols. What lawmakers and […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, in support of Georgia hospitals. What was this letter for? The letter expressed support for ongoing efforts to establish a more equitable wage index system under the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring Senate Bill 3397 to crack down on child predators victimizing minors online. What does SB 3397 do? The bipartisan legislation criminalizes the coercion of minors to commit violent acts against themselves or other people through online communication. What lawmakers are saying: Sen. Ossoff: “Nothing matters more than the safety […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act to help ensure quick response times to wildfires in Georgia and across the nation. The bill was first introduced by Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) and would establish a 30-minute national standard response time for wildfires on Federal land. […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced that ArcelorMittal Building Solutions will establish its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County. The initial investment will bring roughly $57 million and 70 new jobs to Macon-Bibb County, with plans for an additional $50 million in investment and 70 more jobs over the next several […]
Mike Collins Fires Longtime Advisor, Apologizes for Outrageous X Post Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) was forced to fire his longtime advisor and campaign manager, Brandon Philips, this past weekend. The severance occurred after one of the Collins Campaign’s official X accounts openly mocked a rival advisor for being married to a rape survivor. Rep. Collins apologized for this […]
Attorney General Chris Carr recently joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in support of the U.S. Senate’s version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), also known as S. 1748. This key legislation includes a Duty of Care provision requiring online platforms to act in the best interests of minors while preserving states’ authority […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) today introduced the Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026 alongside Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) as part of a bipartisan legislative package. The bill aims to ensure America's biotechnology workforce keeps pace with the nation's growing research and manufacturing ambitions. The package pairs Rep. McCormick's original bill with Rep. Khanna's Federal Biotechnology […]

