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Stacey Abrams is bringing out a heavy-hitter in the Democratic Party as she looks to gain support for her health care plan.

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Jimmy Carter to join Stacey Abrams on campaign trail

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2018March 18, 2019

The News: Political figures are not known for admitting fault or publicly apologizing when their decisions spark outrage. That's what makes the actions of Roswell's mayor Lori Henry rare and unexpected. Henry, who is still in her first year at the helm of the city, made a public apology to residents Friday for her city's handling of a controversial tennis complex.

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Now That’s Rare: Georgia mayor apologizes for transparency issues

by Thom ChandlerAugust 18, 2018December 14, 2018

The Gist: In the Republican runoff for Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp crushed Casey Cagle by a margin so large Kemp's oversized pickup truck could easily fit in it. Kemp won with about 69 percent of the vote, sweeping the entire state — including the metro Atlanta area where Cagle was expected to have a stronghold.

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What we learned from Brian Kemp’s landslide victory

by Thom ChandlerJuly 24, 2018December 14, 2018

Georgia voters will head to the polls again Tuesday to choose which candidates will represent their parties in statewide races in November. In most cases, the runoff will not decide the winner of the race, but will narrow down which republican and democrat voters will choose from later this year.

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Everything you need to know about the July 24 Georgia Runoff Election

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2018September 24, 2023

With the May 22 primary elections behind us, now it is time for voters to focus their attention on the July 24 runoff election. On the heels of the primaries, democrats are energized by the turnout and performance of their candidates. Republicans are also energized and battling a blue wave that rushed through the state during the primary.

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Are you ready to vote in the Georgia primary runoff?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2018March 19, 2019

We've all heard the rare story of elections being decided by a handful of votes or by one vote, but how often do you hear about an election ending in a tie?

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Blythe City Council election that ended in tie to be decided in July runoff

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2018March 19, 2019

Now that the dust has settled on the May 22 primary, it's time to start looking at what the results mean and how they could shape the runoff and the November election. Here are a few things that we learned during and in the aftermath of Tuesday's primary.

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5 Things We Learned from the May 22 Georgia Primary

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2018March 20, 2019

Primary day in Georgia is upon us and after months of campaign ads, robocalls, debates and political stunts, it is up to voters to decide who will get each party's nod for the November election. Here is a look at some of the key races throughout the state and what voters can expect to see as the results start to roll in Tuesday night.

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What to expect from the May 22 Georgia Primary

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2018September 24, 2023

Last Month, Brian Kemp released a controversial campaign ad that showed him quizzing and later pointing a gun at a boy who wanted to date one of his daughters.

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Brian Kemp’s newest campaign ad appeals to ‘politically incorrect’ conservatives

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2018December 14, 2018

Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed House Bill 410, the HOA bill, May 8. The governor cited concerns that the cap was lower than any other state that has implemented such a bill and might not cover the costs the HOA management company would be incurring.

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Update: Deal vetoes HOA closing packages bill

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2018December 14, 2018

Brian Kemp's latest campaign ad shows him cleaning a rifle and later pointing it at a man who wants to date one of his daughters.

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Brian Kemp gets out his gun in new campaign ad

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2018December 14, 2018

The Georgia legislature has adjourned for the year, with a couple of important bills failing to make their way to the Governor's desk. Below are our "reporter's notebook" entries, which provided live coverage of Sine Die throughout the day. A more detailed story will follow on Friday.

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Reporter’s Notebook: Transit Bill and Eagle’s Landing move forward, Hidden Predator and Voting Machines die

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2018March 22, 2019

Buckle up, Georgians and get ready for a wild ride between now and May 22. The candidates for the May 22 primary election are locked in now that candidate qualifying is officially over, and this campaign season is sure to be one of the more intriguing elections in statewide politics. Several races already have dramatic back-stories, and an unusually high number of incumbents are facing challengers both in the primaries and the general election in November.

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A Pink Wave of candidates hopes to turn Georgia blue

by Thom ChandlerMarch 11, 2018March 22, 2019

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Woman Wears Teal Chiffon Gown and Crown

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2018

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Beautiful Bright Beauty Fashion Girl

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2018

It's qualifying week for the May 22 primaries and non-partisan elections. But what is qualifying and why should it matter to you?

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Who is running in the May 22 Georgia Primary?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2018March 22, 2019

What's Happening?: A democratic group led by former Attorney General Eric Holder and backed by Barack Obama has its sights set on Georgia's upcoming gubernatorial and senate races. The group, The National Democratic Redistricting Committee, has targeted 11 states this election cycle and says it hopes to win enough seats in red states to gain more influence over the 2021 redistricting process. The group is accusing republicans of gerrymandering districts in order to ensure republican control.

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Democrats take aim at gerrymandering in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2018March 22, 2019