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Roy Barnes assails Georgia’s trial lawyers for ‘failed’ political strategy

The former Democratic governor said the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association should have done more to stop Gov. Brian Kemp's litigation overhaul.

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$220M in appliance rebates for Georgians were frozen. Funds are flowing again

Hundreds of millions of federal dollars meant to help Georgians make their homes more energy efficient have begun to flow through the state.

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Because Georgia does not have a specific law against cockfighting, investigators say the Peach State is where those from other states come to participate in it.

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Kemp’s legal overhaul in Georgia sparks primary threats, political reprisals and a firing

The governor muscled his measure to limit lawsuits and bring down jury awards through the General Assembly last week after a yearslong fight.

Congress investigates group founded by Stacey Abrams

A congressional committee has requested the board’s file on the New Georgia Project as it investigates possible foreign influence on American elections.

Georgia is planning one of the largest cancellations of voter registrations in U.S. history

About 455,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations are scheduled for cancellation this summer. It will be the largest removal since Georgia set a national record in 2017.

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GOP lawmaker loses job hours after he opposed Brian Kemp’s priority bill

State Rep. Vance Smith lost his job as CEO of the Harris County Chamber of Commerce. The board chair said it was "obvious" they had different visions.

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$220M in appliance rebates for Georgians were frozen. Funds are flowing again

Hundreds of millions of federal dollars meant to help Georgians make their homes more energy efficient have begun to flow through the state.

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What Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Education Department means for Georgia

Although dissolving the U.S. Department of Education requires a vote from Congress, President Donald Trump's executive order requires the department to facilitate its closure.

Six months after Hurricane Helene, Georgia farmers say they need help. And fast

The storm caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage to Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries, the biggest sector of the state’s economy.

New to their Cabinet jobs, Collins and Loeffler are on board with Trump and DOGE

Fresh in their new roles in President Donald Trump's Cabinet, Doug Collins and Kelly Loeffler search for balance between his priorities and the day-to-day rigors of their jobs

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The Trump administration has elicited a mix of hope and fear across Georgia this month since announcing it would slash the Veterans Affairs Department’s workforce by 15%.

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Roy Barnes assails Georgia’s trial lawyers for ‘failed’ political strategy

The former Democratic governor said the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association should have done more to stop Gov. Brian Kemp's litigation overhaul.

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GOP lawmaker loses job hours after he opposed Brian Kemp’s priority bill

State Rep. Vance Smith lost his job as CEO of the Harris County Chamber of Commerce. The board chair said it was "obvious" they had different visions.

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Democrats bemoan missed opportunity to block Brian Kemp’s litigation bill

The bill passed with the bare minimum of 91 votes after three Democrats broke party ranks to support it. Seven Republicans also voted against it.

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Kemp’s legal overhaul in Georgia sparks primary threats, political reprisals and a firing

The governor muscled his measure to limit lawsuits and bring down jury awards through the General Assembly last week after a yearslong fight.

Georgia is planning one of the largest cancellations of voter registrations in U.S. history

About 455,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations are scheduled for cancellation this summer. It will be the largest removal since Georgia set a national record in 2017.

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Ruling ends lawsuit over Georgia election takeovers and ballot photography

A federal judge's ruling leaves intact Georgia voting laws allowing election takeovers, prohibiting ballot photography and banning distribution of food and water.

Georgia has a shortage of school psychologists. Bill may be a ‘game changer’

A better way to hire out-of-state school psychologists and more mental health funding could be on the horizon for Georgia schools.

Georgia Senate approves measure to modernize state’s decades-old 911 system

The Georgia Senate approved a multimillion-dollar overhaul of the state's decades-old 911 system on Thursday.

$2 billion in tax cuts for Georgians head for governor’s desk

The Georgia Senate approved more than $2 billion worth of tax cuts and refunds.

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GOP lawmaker loses job hours after he opposed Brian Kemp’s priority bill

State Rep. Vance Smith lost his job as CEO of the Harris County Chamber of Commerce. The board chair said it was "obvious" they had different visions.

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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff launched his reelection bid urging supporters to reject the “luxury of despair” as Republicans urge Gov. Brian Kemp to challenge him in 2026.

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Trump names Georgia Sen. Brandon Beach, a Republican loyalist, as treasurer.

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Kemp’s all-in approach reshapes Georgia’s legal landscape

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What Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Education Department means for Georgia

Although dissolving the U.S. Department of Education requires a vote from Congress, President Donald Trump's executive order requires the department to facilitate its closure.

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Six months after Hurricane Helene, Georgia farmers say they need help. And fast

The storm caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage to Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries, the biggest sector of the state’s economy.

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Democrats bemoan missed opportunity to block Brian Kemp’s litigation bill

The bill passed with the bare minimum of 91 votes after three Democrats broke party ranks to support it. Seven Republicans also voted against it.

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New to their Cabinet jobs, Collins and Loeffler are on board with Trump and DOGE

Fresh in their new roles in President Donald Trump's Cabinet, Doug Collins and Kelly Loeffler search for balance between his priorities and the day-to-day rigors of their jobs