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Instead, it’s “Which Bubba?”

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In Darien, Election Day Is a Battle of the Bubbas

by Craig Nelson | The CurrentNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

The address that Tyrisha Davis listed as her residence when she registered as a mayoral candidate in Savannah is a vacant pink home, with a “For Rent” sign and a broken window. A neighbor said the home has been empty for weeks and the property manager does not recall anyone with her name renting the home.

Does Savannah’s Little-known Mayoral Candidate Actually Live in Savannah?

by Jake Shore | The Current and Margaret Coker | The CurrentNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

In the national conversation, Americans can typically wax eloquent or incensed about the latest federal policy or legislative tumult. Yet, ask the average citizen who their mayor is, or which city councilman is their immediate advocate, and you're often met with a bemused shrug.

Commentary: Why Your Mayor Matters More Than the President

by Thom ChandlerNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

Georgia residents head to the polls today for municipal elections, an often overlooked but critical component of the electoral process. These elections, which occur every two years, allow voters to choose their city council members, mayors, and other city officials who play a crucial role in shaping local policies and decision-making.

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It’s Election Day in Georgia

by Kelly PostNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House

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Who Is on the Ballot for Tuesday’s Election in Cobb County?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023

As the leaves turn in DeKalb County, the political landscape is poised for transformation as well, with municipal elections set for November 7, 2023. Voters across the county will cast their ballots in a series of local races that could redefine city leadership for the next several years.

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Who Is on the Ballot on Election Day in DeKalb County?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 4, 2023November 4, 2023

It’s the middle of the afternoon on a Wednesday, and Coffee County elections supervisor Christy Nipper is calm and relaxed. Early voting for municipal elections is underway and running smoothly. Voters occasionally call with questions about who’s on the ballot and everything else is “business as usual.”

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Here’s How Coffee County Is Recovering From a 2020 Election Scandal

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayOctober 25, 2023

Jenna Ellis ATLANTA – A fourth defendant in Fulton County’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges of interfering in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results pleaded guilty Tuesday. Lawyer Jenna Ellis, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting false statements and writing, a felony, for her role in making false allegations

‘If I Knew Then What I Know Now, I Would Have Declined To Represent Donald Trump’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 24, 2023January 7, 2024

Kenneth Chesebro ATLANTA – Attorney Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty in Fulton County Superior Court Friday to illegally participating in an attempt to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. Chesebro admitted working with Republican then-President Donald Trump and others to recruit Georgia Republicans to act as “fake” electors in asserting that Trump defeated Democrat Joe Biden

Another Trump Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 20, 2023January 7, 2024

Trump Ally Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy To Commit Intentional Interference in 2020 Election

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 19, 2023

ATLANTA – A federal judge has denied motions to temporarily block several provisions of controversial election reform legislation the General Assembly’s Republican majorities passed two years ago. Several civil rights groups challenged restrictions in Senate Bill 202 on absentee voting and the placement of absentee ballot drop boxes, claiming the new law will make it

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Federal Judge Finds No Racism in Controversial Georgia Election Law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023

(The Center Square) — Georgia is likely "the most important state in American politics" heading into the 2024 election, a leading intellectual historian said.

Will Georgia Be the Most Important State in the 2024 Election?

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareSeptember 21, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – A federal court began hearing legal challenges Tuesday to congressional and legislative redistricting maps the General Assembly’s Republican majorities drew two years ago based on the 2020 Census. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU’s Georgia chapter sued the state early last year, claiming the maps violate the federal Voting Rights Act

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Georgia’s New Voting District Maps Get Their Day in Court

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 5, 2023October 10, 2023

November 7 is the date for local elections in Habersham County, and the list of qualified candidates for various offices is now public. The lineup shows a mix of competitive races and seats where candidates are running unopposed.

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Here’s Who is Running for Office in Each City in Habersham County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

Roswell residents will have a variety of choices come November 7, as a host of candidates have officially qualified for the upcoming Municipal Election. From incumbents seeking another term to fresh faces aiming to shake up City Council, the election promises to be a pivotal moment for the city.

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Here Are the Candidates for Roswell City Council

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2023October 10, 2023

ALPHARETTA -- The 2023 election for mayor and city council members in Alpharetta will see no candidates running opposed for the key city positions, as the qualifying period came to a close with only one candidate qualifying for each seat.

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All Alpharetta City Government Candidates Will Run Unopposed This Year

by Thom ChandlerAugust 24, 2023October 10, 2023

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ATLANTA – U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. R-Rome, is proving to be the most prolific campaign fundraiser by far among Georgia’s congressional delegation. The conservative firebrand raised $1.7 million toward her bid for a third term in the House during the first half of this year, according to a report

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Marjorie Taylor Greene has raised a whopping $1.7 million for her campaign

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 22, 2023July 22, 2023

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Close to 100,000 Voter Registrations Were Challenged in Georgia — Almost All by Just Six Right-Wing Activists

by Doug Bock Clark | ProPublicaJuly 22, 2023