McCormick presses immigration expert, calls for closing “immigration loophole”
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-GA, is pushing for changes that would close what he calls an “immigration loophole.” During a recent House Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses roundtable examining birth tourism in the United States, McCormick questioned Dr. Steven A. Camarota, Director of Research at the Center for Immigration Studies, on the growing birth tourism industry and additional steps Congress can take to combat the practice.
Georgia Republicans gather in Dallas for midterm convention ‘Trump-a-Palooza’
Georgia Republicans are rallying in Dallas, Texas this week at the Republican Midterm Convention. And two prominent Georgians will be in the spotlight this year. Georgia U.S. Rep. and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Mike Collins addressed the crowd last night – during the first day – and U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, the deputy chair of the party’s campaign arm for House races, is set to speak today.
Trump coming to Cobb Co. next week
President Donald Trump is coming to Cobb County next week, where he will speak at Wheeler High School about the recently-announced Trump Accounts investment program for children. The trip is scheduled for next Wednesday, July 22nd.
A closer look at the Georgia governor’s race
Today Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson holds his first official rally in Cleveland at Meadows at Mossy Creek. He’ll be talking about unifying the party after a shrill $200 million advertising campaign and primary runoff victory against opponent Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. But Jones isn’t backing Jackson yet. And more about that later.
Georgia’s ‘Path2College 529 Plan improvements take effect
Gov. Brian Kemp says Georgia is making it easier for parents to save for their child’s college tuition through two major enhancements to Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan. Kemp signed Senate Bill 556 into law in May — which raises the maximum account balance for Path2College 529 Plan accounts from $235,000 to $550,000.
Voter registration mailers to deceased Georgians – and a dog – trigger investigation
Following numerous reports of voter registration mailers being sent to deceased Georgians, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced he is conducting an investigation into Ready to Register and other third-party organizations that mailed solicitations to deceased, and otherwise ineligible, individuals across Georgia.
Ga. CEO: Georgia Farm Bureau launches ‘I Farm. I Vote.’ campaign
Learn about Georgia Farm Bureau’s I Farm. I Vote. campaign, a nonpartisan initiative designed to help voters stay informed on issues related to agriculture throughout the election season. Discover election resources, voter information, and educational tools available at IFarmIVoteGA.com to help you make informed decisions at the ballot box.
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The Georgia Gang: Governor poll and MARTA CEO search
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss a new poll showing a dead-heat governor’s race between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson, Black lawmakers pressing Congress over Mike Collins’ alleged extremism ties, and MARTA naming Jonathan Hunt as its permanent CEO.
Ga. CEO: Phil Kent talks upcoming ‘Top Lobbyists’ issue of James Magazine!
CEO & Publisher of James Magazine Phil Kent talks about what readers can expect to learn in the upcoming September/October Lobbyist Issue of the magazine. Learn more in this video below from our friends at Georgia CEO!
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Opinion: Homestead tax exemptions & no data center giveaways
Last week marked the beginning of the 2026 Legislative Session, and we have officially finished five days of legislative business. This year, I am honored to be reappointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, where I will support greater tax cuts and keeping Georgia cost-conscious. Georgia has thrived with a conservative approach to spending, and I will continue to support that vision for our state.
Opinion: Data centers, done right, can work for Georgia
Few topics stir local opposition faster these days than the words “data center.” And nobody can fan those flames better than the AJC. That reaction is understandable. Georgia has quietly become one of the nation’s fastest-growing data-center markets, even as many residents feel the pace of approvals has outstripped public understanding.
Opinion: Georgians deserve to be free of gambling’s harmful exploitation!
As officials in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Vermont are trying to reverse the harms of state-sponsored gambling, Georgia is in the enviable position of being able to prevent the gambling harms those states are experiencing. Georgia can simply say “no,” to gambling lobbyists who continually swarm under The Gold Dome.
