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Blind justice? In Georgia, public safety officers still wear partisan labels
Some state lawmakers want to remove political party labels from sheriffs and district attorneys. Critics say party identification gives voters help when deciding.
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How will the ‘big, beautiful bill’ impact Georgia?
The U.S. Senate-passed version of the reconciliation bill includes some key changes to the package approved by the House in May.
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How an 18-year-old college student won a leadership position in Georgia GOP
A rising college sophomore, Ja'Quon Stembridge is the youngest-ever elected member of State Executive Committee of the Georgia Republican Party.
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Hometown of Plains adjusts to life without Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter
It’s been six months Jimmy Carter died at age 100, and his hometown of Plains continues to live by the example set by the late president and first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage dims outlook for Georgia’s clean energy sectors
Georgia has been one of the top states for solar and electric vehicle manufacturing investment. Some warn that's at risk after passage of the "one big, beautiful bill."
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House wins over skeptics, passes Senate version of ‘big, beautiful bill’
The U.S. House narrowly approved the Senate version of the reconciliation bill after hours of negotiating with holdouts in the Republican party, including Rep. Andrew Clyde.
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‘I’m in shock’: Investors reeling after collapse of GOP-tied Georgia lender
Investors are wondering if they’re going to get their money back after First Liberty Building & Loan of Newnan abruptly closed its doors amid state and federal scrutiny.
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Legislative sausage-making is not for everyone
In the U.S. Senate, major tax provisions suddenly appeared from out of nowhere and dropped into a gigantic GOP bill.
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Trump’s spending bill nears finish line after Georgia lawmaker changes vote
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde was among a group of GOP holdouts preventing the bill coming up for a vote. But the Athens Republican ultimately dropped his opposition.