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State lawmakers consider more election changes ahead of 2026

Plans — from new voting machines to even more new voting laws — are already underway as a special Republican-dominated legislative committee met for the first time Tuesday.

To find First Liberty’s missing money, he’s starting with computers, files

A court-appointed guardian removed computers and documents from the offices of the failed First Liberty Building & Loan on Monday.

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Top Georgia Democrats mostly quiet about All-Star Game’s return to Atlanta

MLB pulled the game from Truist Park in 2021 to protest a GOP-backed election law. Now the game is back in Atlanta and the law is still on the books.

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‘It’s not just a game’: MLB All-Star Game returns to Georgia

All-Star Game returns to Georgia after political battle. Then, The Politically Georgia hosts also talk about Senator Jon Ossoff's Savannah rally.

Votes trickle in for the Democratic nominee for seat on Georgia PSC

Voters cast their ballots Tuesday in a runoff election to select a Democratic nominee for a chance at a seat on Georgia's Public Service Commission.

Top Georgia Republican calls on pols to return First Liberty contributions

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urges candidates to return political contributions from First Liberty, which is accused of running a Ponzi scheme.

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A postcard from Plains and questions from the listener mailbag

The podcast hosts answer questions from listeners.

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Federal government slashes office leases across Georgia

The federal government’s cost-cutting campaign has resulted in 11 canceled office leases in Georgia so far this year, the sixth most of any state, new data show.

Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

‘It’s just a very difficult time.’ Georgia firms grapple again with trade war.

Uncertainty over tariffs is once again challenging Georgia businesses that rely on trade.

Two of Georgia’s top trade partners, South Korea and Japan, hit with tariff threats

Trump announced 25% import taxes will take effect next month on products originating in South Korea and Japan, two key trade partners for Georgia and the nation.

‘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."

Georgia schools could be impacted by federal funding delay

Georgia schools are waiting on $200 million in federal grants used to fund after school and other programs. The Trump administration says the money is under review.

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Top Georgia Democrats mostly quiet about All-Star Game’s return to Atlanta

MLB pulled the game from Truist Park in 2021 to protest a GOP-backed election law. Now the game is back in Atlanta and the law is still on the books.

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Jon Ossoff goads Marjorie Taylor Greene by urging her to run for Senate

Greene said she won't run for the U.S. Senate. But Ossoff likes his chances against her, saying that "it's not too late" for her to run.

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Georgia lender accused of funneling funds to GOP political campaigns

Federal regulator have accused Brant Frost IV of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme. Frost was leader of First Liberty Building and Loan in Newnan.

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State lawmakers consider more election changes ahead of 2026

Plans — from new voting machines to even more new voting laws — are already underway as a special Republican-dominated legislative committee met for the first time Tuesday.

A history of recent mass Georgia voter registration cancellations

About 478,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations could be canceled, the highest number since a record-setting 534,000 removals in 2017.

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Will my Georgia voter registration be canceled? Find out here.

Voters can check whether their registrations could be canceled by using The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's online search tool.

Georgia begins one of the largest voter registration cancellations in history

Georgia is notifying 478,000 people their inactive voter registrations could soon be canceled. It will be one of the largest mass removals in U.S. history.

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New Georgia election audit targets voters registered at P.O. boxes and businesses

Georgia election officials are trying to find inaccurate voter registrations of people registered at P.O. boxes or business addresses.

Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.

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Jon Ossoff goads Marjorie Taylor Greene by urging her to run for Senate

Greene said she won't run for the U.S. Senate. But Ossoff likes his chances against her, saying that "it's not too late" for her to run.

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Federal government slashes office leases across Georgia

The federal government’s cost-cutting campaign has resulted in 11 canceled office leases in Georgia so far this year, the sixth most of any state, new data show.

From Congress to Clingstones: Brian Jack calls plays in DC and Columbus

Georgia U.S. Rep. Brian Jack trades politics for baseball as a color commentator for new Braves AA team in Columbus.

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Ossoff attempts to tap into angst over Trump, ‘Big, Beautiful’ law at rally

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff attacks President Trump and the Republican agenda, particularly the recently passed tax and spending bill, in a reelection campaign rally in Savannah

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The untold story of Amy Carter’s White House nanny, Mary Prince

Mary Prince met President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter 54 years ago as a wrongly convicted murderer. She talks about becoming a beloved nanny, caregiver and member of the family.

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Georgia’s First Liberty Building & Loan hit with lawsuits after collapse

Legal troubles are swirling around First Liberty Building & Loan and related firms since the company ceased all business operations in late June.

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SEC accuses GOP-linked Georgia lender of $140M Ponzi scheme

Federal regulators filed a complaint Thursday seeking the seizure of Georgia lender First Liberty Building & Loan, accusing its founder of operating a Ponzi scheme.

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SNAP cuts could mean fewer free meals for Georgia students

President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill could mean Georgia students receive fewer meals during the school year.

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Georgia lender accused of funneling funds to GOP political campaigns

Federal regulator have accused Brant Frost IV of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme. Frost was leader of First Liberty Building and Loan in Newnan.

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Republican attorney general candidates closely matched in fundraising

Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert of Athens raised about $530,000 in contributions for his campaign. Republican state Brian Strickland of McDonough reported about $435,000.