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What’s in the ‘big, beautiful bills’ and how do they impact Georgia?
The U.S. Senate-passed version of the reconciliation bill includes some key changes to the package approved by the House in May.
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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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From UGA to beekeepers to ‘America First,’ Georgia drivers get their pick
There are more than 100 specialty license plate designs for Georgia drivers. This year, state lawmakers added an 'America First' plate to the mix.
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Confederate group sues to stop Stone Mountain’s ‘truth-telling’ exhibit
The Sons of Confederate Veterans allege the park’s changes to its Civil War history exhibits violate state law.
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Bottoms touts $1.1M raised as Democrats gear up for 2026 governor’s race
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has raised about the same amount as her main rival, state Sen. Jason Esteves of Atlanta, in the race to be the next Georgia governor
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Democrats predict Georgia could gain another seat in Congress after 2030
A memo from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee predicts Georgia could add a 15th member to the U.S. House after the 2030 census.
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Birthright citizenship and the ‘big, beautiful bill’
The ‘Politically Georgia’ team talks to law professor Fred Smith Jr. about the end of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term.
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How Trump’s megabill and a Senate retirement made Jon Ossoff’s race easier
Sen. Thom Tillis' retirement tells us a lot about the current dynamics in Washington — and a little about how U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s race in Georgia just got a bit easier.
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Georgia Republicans back Trump tax bill despite deep cuts to programs
Democrats hope to turn next year’s election into a referendum on the high-stakes package, which slashes Medicaid and other programs to extend tax cuts.
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Collapse of GOP-linked Georgia lender sparks state and federal scrutiny
Newnan-based First Liberty Building & Loan was founded in 1993 by Brant Frost IV, who along with his son and daughter are fixtures in Georgia’s conservative grassroots scene