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Vance leans into pitchman role for Trump’s tax law in Georgia visit

Vice President JD Vance visited metro Atlanta to sell the Trump administration's 'big, beautiful bill,' which was signed into law in July.

Why two top Georgia Republicans were in court fighting over money

Attorney General Chris Carr says Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has illegal advantages in raising money as both seek the Republican nomination for the state’s highest office.

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Could Democrats channel Newt Gingrich with ‘Pledge to America?’

An Ohio congressman is pushing what some liken to a Democratic 'Contract With America.'

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JD Vance visit highlights fight to frame Donald Trump’s tax and spending law

The vice president will visit Peachtree City today to rally support for the new law. Democrats, meanwhile, have criticized the cuts to Medicaid.

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Georgia is cutting nearly 500K voters from the rolls. Where do you stand?

Journalists Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Mark Niesse discuss voter registration.

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This rural Georgia doctor is a lifeline for patients in a health care desert

Specialists, therapists, and even ambulances are in short supply in rural Georgia. This rural doctor warns cuts to federal funding will make it worse.

Fulton commissioners defy court order, reject GOP election board nominees

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners defied a court order and refused to appoint two election skeptics to the county elections board on Wednesday.

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Hundreds of CDC and other health workers call on RFK Jr. for ‘protection’

The letter comes on the heels of the Aug. 8 shooting at the CDC, in which a gunman shot nearly 500 rounds at the CDC headquarters on Clifton Road in Atlanta.

Veterans Affairs reassigning Atlanta-area nurses amid major overhaul

The VA’s Office of Inspector General released the results of a survey showing VA facilities in Georgia and across the nation had 4,434 staffing shortages as of April.

Stability remains elusive for Georgia businesses as tariff deadlines pass

Georgia businesses, especially those that rely on trade, are navigating uncertain economic times with every new trade deal and tariff imposed.

A year of trauma: Shooting is yet another blow to CDC workers and alumni

After Friday's deadly shooting at the CDC in Atlanta, workers say they feel unsupported by federal officials.

Emory research among $500 million in vaccine grants quashed by RFK Jr.

Emory’s mRNA project was among 22 cut by DHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. despite praise for the technology’s role in fighting COVID and its potential for cancer treatment.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting closure will hit Georgia stations

CPB funding supported NPR’s flagship shows “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” and PBS television series such as “Frontline and “American Masters.”

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JD Vance visit highlights fight to frame Donald Trump’s tax and spending law

The vice president will visit Peachtree City today to rally support for the new law. Democrats, meanwhile, have criticized the cuts to Medicaid.

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GOP lawmakers risk Brian Kemp’s ire by supporting Mike Collins for Senate

At least a dozen GOP lawmakers showed up to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins' kickoff rally for his Senate campaign despite Gov. Brian Kemp's backing of Derek Dooley.

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Brad Raffensperger test-drives potential stump speech

Georgia's secretary of state spoke about crime, education and jobs during a speech in Clayton County. It's another signal he could run for higher office.

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Senate launches effort to eliminate Georgia income tax

A Senate committee studying ways to eliminate Georgia's income tax held its first meeting Tuesday.

Georgia’s mass voter registration cancellation puts some at risk

Georgia plans to cancel nearly 500,000 inactive voter registrations this month. Voting rights groups warn the cancellations include some voters who may still be eligible.

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Judges ask if Georgia’s ban on giving snacks to voters violates free speech

Federal appeals court judges questioned whether Georgia's ban on giving food and water to voters waiting in line is allowed or violates their free speech rights.

Gwinnett Republican joins crowded field in lieutenant governor’s race

Georgia State Rep. David Clark has a history of clashing with Republican leaders.

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Tillery kicks off lieutenant governor campaign barnstorming across Georgia

State Sen. Blake Tillery, a Vidalia Republican, conducted a multicity tour that crisscrossed Georgia from Savannah to Atlanta to kick off his campaign.

Activists want GOP lawmakers to make more changes to Georgia elections

A Georgia elections study committee has become a forum for advocates on the right and left to seek major changes to voting laws ahead of a heated election year in 2026.

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Trump is rewriting our past, rigging our future

Trump's pattern is unmistakable: Rewrite history, restrict the vote, silence dissent, consolidate power. It is the playbook of strongmen the world over.

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Hundreds of CDC and other health workers call on RFK Jr. for ‘protection’

The letter comes on the heels of the Aug. 8 shooting at the CDC, in which a gunman shot nearly 500 rounds at the CDC headquarters on Clifton Road in Atlanta.

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GOP lawmakers risk Brian Kemp’s ire by supporting Mike Collins for Senate

At least a dozen GOP lawmakers showed up to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins' kickoff rally for his Senate campaign despite Gov. Brian Kemp's backing of Derek Dooley.

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Savannah mayor voices concern over Trump’s Washington takeover

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson voices concern over Trump’s military takeover of Washington, and Rep. Ro Khanna talks about his 2028 plans on the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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How to take on Trump? Georgia Democrats face the test in governor’s race.

A crowded field of Democrats is searching for a message that can win in Georgia governor's race against Trump support in the state.

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Collins kicks off U.S. Senate bid in Georgia with show of force

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins kicks off his U.S. Senate bid to unseat Jon Ossoff with a rally in his rural hometown of Jackson.

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Senate launches effort to eliminate Georgia income tax

A Senate committee studying ways to eliminate Georgia's income tax held its first meeting Tuesday.

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JD Vance to spotlight Trump’s tax-and-spending law in Georgia visit

Vice President JD Vance to visit Georgia as Jon Ossoff's U.S. Senate race heats up.

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Brad Raffensperger test-drives potential stump speech

Georgia's secretary of state spoke about crime, education and jobs during a speech in Clayton County. It's another signal he could run for higher office.

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Georgia’s rural hospitals tighten budgets ahead of Medicaid, ACA changes

Georgia's rural hospitals are bracing for revenue shortfalls related to cuts in Medicaid and government-subsidized health care.