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New audit could reignite debate about Georgia’s school funding formula
The audit found administrative expenses increased 30% since 2019. Meanwhile, higher per-pupil spending didn't always mean better test scores.
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Filmmaker apologizes after falsely accusing Georgia man of election fraud
Producer Dinesh D'Souza now says Mark Andrews was featured in the film "2000 Mules" based on inaccurate information.
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Georgia Republicans spent $13.5 million to turn out Donald Trump voters
The Georgia Republican Party credited Trump's win in part to their strategy to reach supporters who don't regularly cast ballots.
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Democrats debate party chair role after Jon Ossoff-Nikema Williams clash
State party leaders met to discuss making the party chair a full-time position. But the impact on the current chair's future is unclear.
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Criticism grows of Jon Ossoff’s vote to restrict ammunition for Israel
The backlash comes as the Georgia Democrat prepares for his reelection campaign in 2026. He is expected to be a top target of Republicans.
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Georgia’s Chris Carr is already running for governor. Is it too soon?
Term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp's camp signaled it might be too early to start campaigning for 2026. But starting sooner has fundraising advantages.
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Israel vote highlights how Middle East conflict could test Jon Ossoff
Republicans criticized U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff because he voted for two resolutions that would have blocked some U.S. arms sales to Israel.
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Democratic infighting could spell trouble ahead for Georgia U.S. senator
Georgia's new state House minority leader criticized Ossoff for trying to oust state Democratic Party Chair Nikema Williams.
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Politicians urge civility after ferocious election battles in Georgia
The 2024 election was brutal on both sides. In Georgia this week, politicians focused on returning to bridge-building in U.S. politics.
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Debate over releasing Matt Gaetz’s ethics report has echoes of Nathan Deal
U.S. senators, including some in Gaetz's Republican party, said they want to see the report before voting on whether to confirm him as attorney general.