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Vice President Kamala Harris went on offense against former President Donald Trump Thursday night at a star-studded Get Out the Vote rally in Clarkston, the most diverse city in Georgia.

Kamala Harris Brings Out The Stars At Georgia Rally

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 24, 2024

The Georgia Supreme Court Tuesday denied an expedited appeal of a Fulton County Superior Court ruling that invalidated a series of election law changes approved by the Republican-controlled State Election Board.

Georgia’s Election Rule Changes Will Not Be in Effect For the Nov. 5 Election: Here’s Why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Donald Trump Will Be in Gwinnett County Today

by Thom ChandlerOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Brian Kemp announced today that Georgians will get a tax rebate in the coming year.

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Kemp Announces Tax Rebate for Georgians

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that an open records lawsuit against District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez will proceed, rejecting her claims of immunity from the Open Records Act. The decision affirms public access to records about staff shortages and caseloads in district attorneys' offices, potentially influencing similar lawsuits statewide.

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Georgia Supreme Court Shoots Down Athens DA’s Attempt to Skirt Open Records Law

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Donald Trump is visiting Zebulon this week for a faith-centered campaign event called “Ballots and Believers,” reinforcing his presence in Georgia’s Third Congressional District ahead of the elections. With a strong pro-Trump sentiment in the area, the visit aims to boost support against Democratic opponent Maura Keller.

Trump Heads to Rural Georgia for Faith-Based Campaign Event

by Thom ChandlerOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris sharpened her attacks on former President Donald Trump Saturday night at a Get Out the Vote campaign rally in Atlanta.

Kamala Harris Warns Against Trump at Atlanta Rally

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 19, 2024October 19, 2024

“We have done it! We crossed the 1,000,000 voter mark at around 11:50am. Amazing turnout! So happy for the counties and the voters! Let’s keep it going,” Gabriel Sterling, the agency’s chief operating officer, posted on social media.

More Than 1 Million People Have Voted Early in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

San Francisco, CA - August 23, 2019: Presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaking at the Democratic National Convention summer session in San Francisco, California.

Kamala Harris is Coming to Georgia Again: This Time She’s Going to Church

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court judge has invalidated seven changes to state election laws the Republican-controlled State Election Board (SEB) adopted in recent weeks.

Controversial Georgia State Election Board Rules Struck Down

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

This is the first in a series of articles we will be releasing leading up to the 2o24 election to help educate the public on how elections are actually conducted. With all of the rampant misinformation and confusion surrounding elections, we hope this series will clarify some of the issues voters are struggling to grasp.

Elections 101: How Votes Are Counted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Former President Donald Trump continues to lead Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia, according to a new poll.

Trump Still Leading Harris in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

A Fulton County judge issued a ruling Tuesday night rejecting a Georgia State Election Board’s new ballot hand-count rule from taking effect on the night of Georgia’s Nov. 5 general election.

Struck Down: Georgia Does Not Have to Hand Count Ballots on Election Night

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

As Election Day approaches, Lyft is ramping up its efforts to support voter turnout across the United States, aiming to make it easier for Americans to get to the polls.

Lyft Steps Up for Election Day with Discounted Rides

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump Tuesday night pledged to defeat inflation, lower taxes, and deport illegal immigrants at a campaign rally in Cobb County.

What Did Donald Trump Say in Georgia Tuesday Night?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 15, 2024

The first day of early voting Tuesday has already set a new record for the first day of advanced voting, according to Georgia Secretary of State officials.

Today is The First Day of Early Voting in Georgia: Voter Turnout Has Already Broken Records

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court Judge ruled that local election boards must certify election results, rejecting claims of board member Julie Adams who refused to do so. The decision emphasizes the necessity of timely certification, amid ongoing legal challenges to new election rules allowing delays for fraud investigations, which opponents view as politically motivated.

Judge Says Local Election Boards Must Certify Election Results

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Former President Bill Clinton just wrapped up a two-day swing through southwest Georgia that featured a fish fry, a visit to the state fair, a church service and a McDonald’s pitstop, all in the name of trying to rally Democrats in this corner of the state to the polls as early voting starts Tuesday.

Bill Clinton Whips Up Support for Kamala Harris in Georgia

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderOctober 15, 2024