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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.

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Democrats predict Georgia could gain another seat in Congress after 2030

A memo from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee predicts Georgia could add a 15th member to the U.S. House after the 2030 census.

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Geoff Duncan weighs whether to run for Georgia governor - as a Democrat

Duncan, who formerly served as Georgia's lieutenant governor as a Republican, expressed frustration with the field running for governor so far from both parties.

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Will Donald Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ be a 2026 turning point?

Democrats predict public backlash over President Donald Trump’s budget and tax bill will boost their candidates, including Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, in the 2026 election.

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Ugly GOP rift over ‘big, beautiful bill’ puts passage in doubt

The fate of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill is in doubt as Republicans take issue with changes being made to the legislation in the U.S. Senate.

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Back from paternity leave, Ossoff takes on Trump administration officials

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., challenged budget plans from Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and White House budget director Russell Vought during hearings.

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Is there a message for Georgia Democrats in the NYC mayoral primary upset?

New York City voters chose a democratic socialist, Zohran Mamdani, over establishment candidate Andrew Cuomo in a mayoral Democratic primary on Tuesday.

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Georgia Public Service Commission election faces another legal hurdle

A legal challenge to the long-delayed PSC elections could affect the November vote. Primaries were held last week, marking the first time since 2020 voters cast ballots.

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Roe v. Wade anniversary sparks new abortion fight in Georgia

Republicans eyeing a 2026 U.S. Senate challenge to Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff are the targets of a pro-choice abortion campaign launching today.

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Savannah mayor sounds alarm over Donald Trump’s plan to phase out FEMA

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said that asking state governments to take on responsibilities currently tasked to FEMA is a dangerous risk.

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Chris Carr backers target potential gubernatorial opponent Burt Jones in ad

The ad also pivots to Carr, who pledges to blend Gov. Brian Kemp’s governing style with President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Donald Trump to stay out of Israel-Iran conflict

Greene said a U.S. facilitated strike on Iran would split the MAGA movement because some would see it as a betrayal of his "America First" policy.

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Why today’s primary is a high-stakes test for Georgia Democrats

A competitive primary for the Public Service Commission offers Democrats a chance to test their turnout efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Atlanta leaders snub former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ run for governor

State Sen. Jason Esteves, Bottoms' rival for the Democratic nomination for governor, has amassed key endorsements from City Hall and beyond.

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Federal court says local GOP can sue to block some Republican candidates

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New GOP officer Salleigh Grubbs says women can’t win Georgia’s top jobs

The new first vice-chair of the Georgia GOP told a conservative talk show host that the state's electoral history shows women can't win statewide.

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After Elon Musk, DOGE’s future could rest with Georgia-born Airbnb cofounder

The New York Times' reports that Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia could have an expanded role with the Department of Government Efficiency initiative.