Republican lawmakers in Georgia will not redraw election maps as suggested by Gov. Brian Kemp, leaders of the House and Senate said Wednesday afternoon, less than an hour before gaveling in for their special session. House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, and Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III, R-Perry, both cited ongoing litigation over Georgia’s […]
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Will Georgia have a voting system that is legal by the July 1 deadline?
Georgia’s special legislative session starts Wednesday, and while partisan fights about redistricting are likely to dominate and attract daily protests, there is one issue that legislators must come to an agreement on: What to do about Georgia’s election system. The state’s current election equipment uses QR codes to count ballots, but has faced criticism from […]
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POWER GRAB: Georgia high court to settle Fulton election board war
(The Center Square) – The Georgia Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case involving the appointment of two Republicans to the Fulton County Elections Board. State law requires two appointments to the election board from each political party. The Republican Party nominated two candidates to the five-member board in 2025. One of the nominees, […]
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SICK & BROKE: Georgia’s medical debt doubles national average
In 2025 nearly half of working age adults nationwide struggled to afford healthcare. And while uninsured adults were most likely to struggle, even families with coverage were challenged by high costs and medical debt. The “One Nation, Overcharged” movement involves 140 organizations for healthcare advocacy, civil rights and racial equity from across the state and […]
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Tragedy near the Country Store: 2 children die in Morgan County crash
Two children died Sunday evening when a van and a truck collided at a busy intersection in Morgan County, leaving four others hurt and a community shaken. What Happened: The Georgia State Patrol says the crash happened about 7 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Sandy Creek Road and state Route 83, near the Valero […]
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Columbia County restaurant flunks health check with rotten food and a 72-degree fridge
Tony’s Express Restaurant at 4471 Columbia Road, was inspected June 12. A follow-up inspection is scheduled for June 22. What inspectors found The inspection turned up 18 violations, several of them serious. Among the most significant findings: a walk-in cooler was holding food at 72 degrees — well above the 41-degree maximum required for safe […]
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Flood watch covers most of Georgia
Residents across a large part of Georgia face the risk of flooding as heavy rain is expected to move through the state in multiple rounds. What’s happening: The National Weather Service has issued Flood Watches covering most of Georgia. A Flood Watch means flooding is possible but not certain. It is not the same as […]
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Election Results: Georgia Republicans buy into Billionaire Rick Jackson
A billionaire Healthcare CEO spent copious amounts of money to win the GOP primary for Georgia Governor and Georgia Republicans bought it. Georgia Republicans handed Rick Jackson the Republican nomination for governor with about 52% of the vote in the primary runoff tonight. Jackson, who entered the race late and spent heavily on the campaign, […]
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Election Results: Georgia voters reject Vernon Jones in his bid for Secretary of State
Unsurprisingly, Vernon Jones found no favor in the Republican Primary runoff election for Georgia’s Secretary of State office. Instead, Timothy Fleming — Georgia State Representative — has taken the lead and will head to the general election in November. This is not the first time Jones has found no success in campaigning for a statewide […]
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Election Results: Mike Collins rolls over Derek Dooley in Georgia GOP Senate Runoff
Republican U.S. Representative Mike Collins has won Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff, defeating former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley. After securing the party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, he will be challenging Ossoff in November. During his most recent campaign, Collins emphasized his experience in elected office and his conservative voting record. He frequently […]
