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Rep. Lucy McBath, currently representing the 7th District, is switching to run in the 6th District. She faces primary challenges from Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson and State Rep. Mandisha Thomas. This district, reshaped by redistricting, is expected to be a battleground in the general election.

Your Government

These Are The Races to Watch in Tuesday’s Georgia Primary Election

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2024May 19, 2024

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will participate in a debate June 27 at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, the network announced Wednesday.

Biden and Trump’s First Presidential Debate Will Be Next Month in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was free to hire special prosecutors to pursue the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and pay them whatever she thought was necessary, two high-ranking county officials testified Friday.

Fulton Officials Say Fani Willis Had Free Rein to Prosecute Donald Trump

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

🔒 Overview: Macon-Bibb County mayoral candidate Shekita Maxwell faces charges after a dispute at an apartment complex.

Macon-Bibb Mayoral Candidate Charged with Battery and Obstruction

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis may continue prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

In The News, Newsflash

Fulton Judge in Trump Case: Fani Willis Can Stay if Nathan Wade Leaves

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court judge Wednesday dismissed six counts of a 41-count indictment charging former President Donald Trump and multiple co-defendants with interfering in Georgia’s 2020 president election.

Crime

Judge in Fulton Election Interference Case Against Trump Throws Out 6 of 41 Counts

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024

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Your Government

Here’s Who is Running for Congress in Georgia So Far

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2024

Campaign season is officially in full swing in Georgia, where President Joe Biden is expected to pay a visit to the Atlanta area March 9, just over a week after first lady Jill Biden stopped by downtown Atlanta to launch a nationwide effort to engage with women voters. The White House has not yet released details about Joe Biden’s planned trip other than to say he will participate in campaign events.

Jill Biden Was in Atlanta Friday: Here’s Her Message to Women

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

The Gist: Forsyth County residents can now check the current wait times for Advance Voting locations online, ensuring a more efficient voting experience for the upcoming Presidential Primary.

Your Government

How Long is The Wait For Advance Voting in Forsyth County?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

A Man Casting His Ballot in a Ballot Box

Representing You

Your Rights: Are Georgia Republicans Trying to Make it Harder to Register to Vote?

by Jeff Amy | GPB NewsFebruary 24, 2024

Legislation that criminalizes the use of “deepfakes” generated by artificial intelligence to impersonate candidates in political campaign ads cleared the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday.

Your Government

Election Integrity: Georgia Lawmakers Take Aim at Deepfakes in Political Ads

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024

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Which U.S. States Look The Most Like The Entire Country?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

📜 The Gist: Georgia legislators have introduced the "Restore Confidence in Elections Act," aiming to make hand marked paper ballots the primary voting method.

Your Government

Georgia Lawmakers Want Hand Marked Ballots

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Supreme Court Appears to Be Leaning Toward Trump in Colorado Ballot Case

by Quentin Young | States Newsroom and Chase Woodruff | Georgia RecorderFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Vice president of USA Joe Biden

Classified Document Case Report Raises Questions About Joe Biden’s Memory

by Brett Rowland | The Center SquareFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

But legislative leaders aren’t content with that election reform measure. This year, they’re pushing a series of bills aimed largely at paper ballots responding to election watchdog groups clamoring for more tools to ensure accurate outcomes.

Representing You

Does Georgia Need More Election Reforms?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024

There isn’t time to remove QR codes from paper ballots in Georgia, as Republican legislative leaders have proposed, before this year’s elections, GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Wednesday.

Your Government

QR Codes Will Remain on Georgia Ballots This Year

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 21, 2024January 20, 2024

Democratic state lawmakers are trying to keep former President Donald Trump’s name off of all Georgia ballots.

Representing You

Georgia Lawmakers Want Trump’s Name Off the Ballot

by Donna Lowry | GA TodayJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024