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Georgia's State Election Board voted on Friday to implement a new rule requiring poll workers to manually count paper ballots at each precinct, despite objections from top state officials. The decision was passed by a 3-2 vote, overruling advice from the state attorney general’s office, the secretary of state, and county election officials.

Georgia’s State Election Board Approves Controversial Hand-Count Rule

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 20, 2024

A series of emails obtained and first reported by The Guardian reveal a network of Georgia election officials actively working to cast doubt on the integrity of upcoming elections, months before any votes are cast. These communications, obtained through a public records request, show ties between these local officials and national election denial groups.

Emails Expose Plot By Georgia Officials to Cast Doubt on 2024 Election

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Several Republican Georgia members of Congress, including U.S. Reps. Andrew Clyde, Mike Collins and Austin Scott, have requested updated information from DeJoy to explain mail delays.

Georgia Leaders Worry Mail Delays Will Cause Absentee Ballots Not to Be Counted

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderSeptember 16, 2024

Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will not face charges related to efforts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential election. Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis announced Friday that there was no sufficient evidence to bring the case to a grand jury.

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Trump Ally Burt Jones Avoids Charges in 2020 Election Case

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Vice President Harris has sent more than 405,000 visitors to vote.gov, according to the General Services Administration. Swift's backing, announced on Instagram to her 283 million followers, came immediately after a debate between Harris and former President Donald Trump, fueling a surge in interest among voters.

Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris Sends 405,000 People to Vote.gov

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

The Republican-controlled State Election Board is now being challenged from both sides of the aisle.

Republicans and Democrats Agree Georgia Election Board Went Too Far

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Fulton County has approved a team of independent monitors for the upcoming general election, despite pushback from the state’s Republican-led State Election Board. The decision highlights ongoing tensions between Georgia's largest Democratic stronghold and a board that has been closely aligned with former President Donald Trump.

Fulton Elections Board and State Elections Board Spar Over Election Monitoring

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Debate night in America was met with the usual arguing, snark, and creativity on social media. While the candidates debated, social media blew up with reactions. Here are some of the reactions to the debate from your fellow Georgians.

Georgia Reacts to The Debate Between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is holding a slight lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia, according to a new poll.

Trump Leading Harris in Polls Prior to Debate

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024

The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take place on Tuesday, September 10 at 9 p.m. ET. The event is being hosted at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and will be broadcast live by ABC News.

How to Watch the Debate Between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School, where four people—two students and two teachers—were killed, Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance addressed the escalating concerns about gun violence in schools.

Did J.D. Vance Really Call School Shootings a ‘Fact of Life?’

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Georgia House Democrats urged Gov. Brian Kemp Friday to call a special session of the General Assembly to take up gun safety legislation following Wednesday’s school shooting in Barrow County that left four dead and injured nine others.

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Democrats Demand Special Session on Gun Safety After Apalachee High Shooting

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Georgia lawmakers should use Wednesday’s school shooting in Barrow County as a catalyst to make it harder for children to gain access to firearms, the chairman of a state Senate study committee said Thursday.

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Barrow County School Shooting Draws Attention to Georgia’s Lax Gun Laws

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 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 Ends Two Day South Georgia Campaign Swing With Savannah Rally

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Thursday finalized a list of six presidential candidates whose names will appear on the state’s ballot Nov 5.

6 Presidential Candidates Will Be on The Georgia Ballot

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

2024 Election: Is Georgia in Play?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

The Democratic National Committee and Democratic Party of Georgia are suing to block rules changes the plaintiffs say would let the State Election Board (SEB) delay or prevent certification of election results in November.

Election Integrity or Interference?: Georgia Democrats Sue over Election Board Rule Changes

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Tensions among Cobb County's elected officials boiled over with heated exchanges at a Monday Commission meeting, where officials grappled with the latest developments in the ongoing map controversy.

‘Political Bloods and Crips:’ Feud Over Cobb County Commission Map Rages On

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024