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Josh McKoon wants GOP US Senate candidates to stop fighting one another

The Georgia Republican Party chair says the GOP should focus its attention on defeating Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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Rosalynn Carter recast the White House’s East Wing. Now it’s being razed.

Carter was the first to establish an office for the first lady in the East Wing. President Donald Trump is demolishing it to build a ballroom.

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Burt Jones wants to make Grover Norquist’s anti-tax pledge cool again

Jones is the first 2026 candidate for governor to sign the pledge against tax increases. The vow had been a litmus test among the GOP.

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Court sides with Brad Raffensperger in defamation lawsuit

An attorney accused the secretary of state of defaming her in his 2021 book. A federal appeals court ruled what Raffensperger wrote was "substantially true."

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‘No Kings’ protests give Georgia Democrats a venue to sharpen their message

The demonstrations across Georgia drew thousands of people, including some newly mobilized voters who were spurred to action by some of President Donald Trump's policies.

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Group targets Republican PSC candidates who voted for Georgia utility hikes

Georgia Conservation Voters Action Fund has launched a $2.2 million campaign targeting GOP incumbents on the Public Service Commission.

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Donald Trump not ready to endorse one of Georgia’s GOP Senate contenders

The president says he's following the race "very carefully." He added that it's important for Georgia "to get a real senator."

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Jason Esteves picks up key endorsement from Jason Carter in governor’s race

Carter, the grandson of the late President Jimmy Carter, was Georgia's democratic nominee for governor in 2014.

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How an email jolted the race for Sandy Springs mayor

Incumbent Mayor Rusty Paul wrote in 2021 he was tired. Now, an opponent is using that to his advantage.

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Trump administration races to reverse some CDC firings over the weekend

It's not the first time firings at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been rescinded.

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Chris Carr steps up criticism of Burt Jones as governor’s race heats up

Carr accused Jones of using the lieutenant governor's office to enrich himself and his family. Jones says Carr is not a serious candidate.

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Esteves endorsed by mother of woman who died after delayed abortion care

The endorsement comes as the former state senator's campaign for governor has been lagging in the polls behind three other well-known Democrats.

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Kamala Harris returns to Georgia for book tour rehashing 2024 campaign

The former vice president returns to Atlanta tonight to promote her new book as Democrats debate who is to blame for Donald Trump's victory.

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Brandon Beach’s plan to put Donald Trump on $1 coin raises legal questions

The U.S. treasurer and former Georgia state senator wants to put the president's face on a coin commemorating America's 250th birthday.

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Georgia Democrats test their 2026 messaging during fundraising dinner

Party leaders used their speeches at the annual Carter-Lewis Dinner to attack President Donald Trump's administration and woo independent voters.

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Swanky Senate retreats face scrutiny amid federal government shutdown

Democrats and Republicans have meetings scheduled for luxurious resorts this month, including a GOP gathering in Sea Island over the weekend.

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Buddy Carter, Jon Ossoff voluntarily forgo paychecks during shutdown

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter hopes to challenge U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the 2026 midterms. Members of Congress still get paid during shutdowns, unlike many federal workers.