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U.S. Rep. Mike Collins confirmed he is weighing a run for Senate. And U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to hint at a run for governor.

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

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Flush with $14 million in a campaign account, Jones is vying to become the GOP front-runner — and land President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

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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."

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

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Georgia Department of Community Health’s advisory board approved three measures to increase Medicaid funding for hospitals in the state.

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They helped turn Georgia purple. Now only a few employees are left.

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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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Under Georgia’s abortion law, mothers’ end-of-life wishes can be overruled

The case of Adriana Smith raises questions about end-of-life decisions for pregnant women.

Low turnout and high costs expected as early voting begins for PSC primary runoff

Early voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic primary runoff is underway for one week until July 11. Some counties closed precincts because of low turnout.

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State Rep. Tim Fleming announces plans to run for secretary of state

Georgia Republican state Rep. Tim Fleming is planning to run for secretary of state, the first candidate seeking to replace outcoming elections chief Brad Raffensperger.

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Georgia on track to end the year with another budget surplus

A eulogy for the GOP deficit hawk, which died a public death last week

Primary runoff draws more poll workers than voters in some counties

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

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Burt Jones loans himself $10M to launch bid for Georgia governor

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

‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage dims outlook for Georgia’s clean energy sectors

Georgia schools could be impacted by federal funding delay

Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

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Low turnout and high costs expected as early voting begins for PSC primary runoff

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