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Facts matter. Truth matters. And in the last 24 hours, we've seen a political spectacle involving Donald Trump and Kamala Harris that would make P.T. Barnum blush.

Politics Today: Donald Trump Doubles Down, Kamala Harris Fights Back, J.D. Vance Visits Border

by Thom ChandlerAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024

(The Center Square) — A Cobb County Superior Court judge has ruled the map of commission districts county leaders generated is unconstitutional, ending a prolonged dispute between county officials and state lawmakers — at least for now.

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Unconstitutional: Judge Says Cobb County Can’t Draw Its Own County Commission Maps

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024

Group of Woman Playing on Green Field during Daytime

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Georgia Lawmakers Want to Protect Women’s Sports From Transgender Athletes

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024

WOODSTOCK -- Woodstock plans to increase property taxes by 2.855%, prompting mandatory public hearings as required by state law.

Woodstock Proposes Property Tax Hike: What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

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

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What Did Kamala Harris Say in Georgia on Tuesday?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

At the July 12 meeting, the board’s three Republicans gave preliminary approval to rules changes that would require local election officials to post daily updates on their websites and inside polling places during early voting and give poll watchers greater access on election nights while votes are being processed.

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Controversial Voting Rule Changes Reset by Georgia Election Board

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

SAVANNAH -- The City of Savannah is hosting a virtual community meeting on the Canal District’s Wetlands Preserve Park and Nature Trail on Monday, August 5, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and no pre-registration is required.

Savannah Hosts Virtual Meeting for Wetlands Preserve Park

by Thom ChandlerJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race in Georgia, according to a new poll.

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Trump Leads Harris in Georgia But it is Within The Margin of Error

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a weeklong trade mission to Italy to strengthen existing economic ties with Italian businesses and develop new partnerships, the governor’s office announced Friday.

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Brian Kemp is Going to Italy For a Week: Here’s Why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

A nonprofit nonpartisan watchdog group filed a lawsuit Friday charging the State Election Board with violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act after meeting last week without legally required public notice or a quorum.

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Did The Georgia State Election Board Violate Open Meetings Laws?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Georgia has taken a hard stance against reckless stunt driving. As of July 1, the state has introduced severe penalties for those caught drag racing or performing similar dangerous stunts on public roads.

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Street Racing Crackdown: New Georgia Law Puts The Brakes on Stunt Driving

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

The City of Savannah and the Savannah Fire Department face a lawsuit from former fire department Battalion Chief Jeffrey Croslen. Croslen alleges he was repeatedly overlooked for promotion in favor of less qualified white candidates and faced demotion and retaliation after voicing concerns about racial discrimination.

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Former Savannah Firefighter Sues City for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican representative for Georgia's 14th Congressional District, purchased a Washington, D.C. condominium in 2023, as confirmed by a recent House Financial Disclosure Report.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys DC Condo: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Residents of Atlanta may soon see improvements in their neighborhoods thanks to a proposed ‘Blight Tax’ targeting neglected properties. This initiative aims to rejuvenate communities by cracking down on properties that contribute to blighted conditions and disinvestment.

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Everything You Need to Know About Atlanta’s Proposed ‘Blight Tax’

by Thom ChandlerJuly 2, 2024

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens reaffirmed the city's commitment to housing-first solutions for homelessness following a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing cities to criminalize sleeping in public spaces.

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The Supreme Court Says Cities Can Ban The Homeless From Sleeping in Public Places: How Will Atlanta Respond?

by Thom ChandlerJune 29, 2024June 29, 2024

Newton County Commission Chairman Marcello Banes and a local real estate broker have been indicted on federal charges of laundering money obtained through a fraud scheme.

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Newton County Commission Chairman Charged With Money Laundering

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Code Projected Over Woman

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Georgia Lawmakers Have Tough Choices to Make About AI

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a lawsuit challenging the way Georgia elects members of the state Public Service Commission.

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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Georgia’s Statewide Public Service Commission Elections

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024