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Georgia’s three candidates for the state’s top lawyer job sparred over abortion, guns, crime and even oil pipelines during a Tuesday debate in Atlanta.

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Abortion and crime were hot topics in the Georgia Attorney General debate

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 22, 2022October 22, 2022

Few aspects play a more important role in a child's development than their educational experience. But among the nearly 50 million American public school students in grades K-12, the quality of that experience varies considerably.

What is the top ranking school district in Georgia?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareOctober 22, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia voters are being asked to choose between two nationally prominent Black men with deep ties to the state when they vote in a U.S. Senate race that could determine the balance of power in Washington.

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A deep dive into the U.S. Senate race between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the hit musical "Hamilton," called on Latino Georgians this week to support U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., in a race that could determine the balance of power in Washington.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda of ‘Hamilton’ fame campaigns for Raphael Warnock in Atlanta

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 21, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia’s secretary of state candidates each sought to portray themselves Tuesday as the best protectors of democracy and elections – past, present, and future – during a debate in Atlanta.

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Here’s what happened at the Georgia Secretary of State debate

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 19, 2022September 24, 2023

How is the Secretary of State Chosen?: Unlike the United States Secretary of State, who is appointed, Georgia's Secretary of State is elected by the people. The only exception is when there is a vacancy in the office, and then the secretary of state is appointed by the governor. Otherwise, it is a partisan elected office.

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Georgia Government 101: What does Georgia’s Secretary of State Do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022

The Scoop: Georgia voters surpassed the day two 2020 Presidential Election record for early voting.

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Day 2 of early voting for the Georgia midterms has surpassed day 2 of early voting in the presidential election

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Republican State School Superintendent Richard Woods defended his record on school safety, reversing pandemic learning loss and teaching about racism Monday against attacks from Democratic challenger Alisha Thomas Searcy.

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Here’s what you need to know from the Georgia school superintendent debate

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News Service and Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022

If you have a child who attends public school in Georgia, you should care about the views and actions of the state school superintendent.

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Georgia Government 101: What does the State School Superintendent do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Republican State Sen. Burt Jones was an election denier who tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.

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2020 election denial and crime were the top two issues in the Georgia Lieutenant Governor debate

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 18, 2022October 18, 2022

In November, Georgians will elect a state attorney general. If you don't know what the attorney general does, you certainly aren't alone. Here is everything you need to know about this vital position in state government.

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Georgia Government 101: What does the state Attorney General do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2022October 19, 2022

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp defended his record on education, crime, the economy, abortion, health care and voting rights Monday night against accusations by Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams that he is not meeting the needs of most Georgians.

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Here’s what happened at the debate between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 17, 2022September 24, 2023

Brian Kemp

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Brian Kemp pledges public safety reforms ahead of Monday night’s debate

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Georgia state capitol building in Atlanta at night

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Georgia Government 101: What does the Governor do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022

An already contentious race for the Georgia governor's seat could heat up even more Monday night when Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams take the debate stage for the first time in this campaign.

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How to watch the debate between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams Monday night

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2022September 24, 2023

State Sen. Burt Jones was among 16 Republicans who participated as alternate electors in a bid to help then-President Donald Trump overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

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Candidate’s attempts to overturn election a key issue in Georgia Lieutenant Governor’s race

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 15, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia state capitol building in Atlanta at night

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Georgia Government 101: What does the Lieutenant Governor do?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2022October 17, 2022

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican opponent Herschel Walker faced off in a contentious debate in Savannah Friday, the first and likely the only televised debate between the two in this pivotal race.

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Here’s what happened at the Senate debate between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayOctober 14, 2022September 24, 2023

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