Kemp: AFY26 Budget delivers relief to Georgians; makes key investments in state
Top state leaders joined Governor Brian Kemp at the State Capitol this week as he signed the amended fiscal year 2026 budget – a budget that he says, “delivers meaningful relief to the people of Georgia while also making key investments that will drive our state’s success for years to come.” Kemp stressed that a large position of the funds in this document are one-time spends and do not add long-term liabilities to the state.
The FBI had probable cause to seize 2020 election ballots
Longtime self-described election integrity activist Garland Favorito has presented to the State Election Board a new complaint he filed against Fulton County for illegally refusing to produce the 2020 election ballots recently seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
U.S. Rep. Allen pushes to protect, expand Georgia pecan industry
Georgia continues to lead the country in pecan production, contributing to the U.S.’s leading position in the global market. The United States makes up 80 percent of the global pecan industry; 28 percent of U.S. pecans are exported to the world market. Several members of Georgia’s delegation want to ensure Georgia’s impact on the market continues.
PSC hopeful Daniel Blackman tossed from ballot
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Wednesday disqualified state Public Service Commission (PSC) candidate Daniel Blackman from next month’s Democratic Primary ballot.
Early voting underway in PSC races
Early voting is underway for the first primary for the Public Service Commission since 2022. Eight candidates are in the race to fill two seats in the June 17 Primary.
Special election for SD 21 draws a crowd
The special election to fill the Senate District 21 seat vacated by former Sen. Brandon Beach has been set for Aug. 26, and so far the race has attracted seven Republicans and one Democrat.
Mercedes-Benz expands in Sandy Springs, new HQ and R&D
Governor Brian Kemp announced on Thursday that Mercedes-Benz is doubling down on metro Atlanta and making its Sandy Springs U.S. headquarters location its North American headquarters, as well as developing a state-of-the-art research and development facility located nearby.
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Election to succeed state Sen. Brandon Beach heads to runoff
A special election to find a replacement for former state Senator Brandon Beach, who headed to Washington earlier this year to to serve as U.S. treasurer, is headed to a runoff following Tuesday’s results.
Kemp sending Georgia National Guard troops to support ICE
The Georgia National Guard will deploy about 75 soldiers and airmen to help support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the state, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.
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School choice to include state benefit for illegal aliens?
There will be a battle between Republicans who are pushing “school choice” at any cost and pro-enforcement conservatives who refuse to reward and encourage more illegal immigration into Georgia by including “choice” benefits for illegal aliens. The lobbying money is on the “include the illegals” side. All too often, the truth isn’t.
Violent Antifa & allies are targeting Atlanta
What is going on with all the violence in Georgia’s capital city? That’s a question asked not just by Georgians, but also around the country. Consider what happened Saturday night. Police arrested six radicals after an anti-police riot erupted in downtown Atlanta.
Georgia should implement ‘instant runoff voting’
At this moment, taxpayers in Dawson, Fannin and Gilmer counties are footing the bill for a runoff election in House District 7 to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Speaker David Ralston. County-paid workers – hard to recruit during this time of workforce shortages and vitriol toward those who do these jobs — will staff days of early voting and every precinct on Election Day.
