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How the State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife
Records show the State Election Board's executive director modified job qualifications and hired his predecessor's wife, despite her lack of experience.
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Data centers to get regional review, public notice on key Georgia website
Data centers larger than 300,000 square feet in the 11-county metro Atlanta area and more than 500,000 square feet in rural parts of Georgia will now qualify for reviews.
Ex-lawmaker, former Cobb school board member head to Georgia Senate runoff
Two Democrats are top voter getters, headed to runoff in Georgia Senate special election for metro Atlanta seat.
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Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up
Relations between the State Election Board and the secretary of state's office have frayed after law changes and infighting on the board.
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Lawmakers debate eliminating Georgia’s income tax
Supporters and opponents of eliminating Georgia’s income tax on Monday aired competing visions of what would happen if the state gave up its largest source of revenue.
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Investigation into Abrams-linked group could spark new campaign laws
Campaign finance violations linked to Stacey Abrams’ 2018 Democratic campaign for governor may inspire new legislation aimed at curbing illegal election funding.
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Crowded field vies for metro Senate seat in Nov. 18 special election
Six candidates are vying to complete the Senate term being vacated by former state Sen. Jason Esteves. The special election is Nov. 18.
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If Georgia drops income tax, will sales taxes rise?
How could Georgia eliminate its income tax? By relying more heavily on sales taxes to pay for government services, a survey of other states shows.
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Georgia State Election Board member raises money online for legal defense
A fundraiser has raised more than $30K for Georgia State Election Board member Janice Johnston's legal defense. Critics say it creates potential for conflicts of interest.
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Georgia parks raise parking fees — and more price hikes could be on the way
Georgia will boost state park entrance fees in January, and an audit suggests more price hikes could be coming.