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Nathan Wade testifies to Senate committee
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Dolezal escalates controversial ad strategy in lieutenant governor’s race

After his AI-generated video portraying Muslims as “invaders” drew condemnation, Republican state Sen. Greg Dolezal releases a new TV ad that goes even further.

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JD Vance couldn’t draw a big crowd in Athens

While the rows of empty seats delighted President Donald Trump’s critics on social media, conservative student leaders urged against reading too much into the thin crowd.

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

JD Vance heads to UGA amid crucial Georgia primary stretch

The Athens event is part of Turning Point USA's traveling college campus series, with Trump‑backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones also set to address students.

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Can Brian Kemp’s Derek Dooley gamble pay off?

The Georgia governor’s decision not to run for U.S. Senate and instead get behind the former University of Tennessee football coach has peeved some of his fellow Republicans.

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OPINION

America must demonstrate strength by returning to core values and ideals

Carter Center Board Chair Jason Carter asserts that America risks its standing and betraying its ideals in how the Trump administration has carried out the war on Iran.

Turning Point UGA
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Poor attendance at UGA Turning Point event shows JD Vance how America feels

Vice President JD Vance came to University of Georgia's campus in Athens for a Turning Point USA event that drew a less-than-enthusiastic crowd to see him.

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