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.
To cover tax cuts, Kemp nixes new funds for forests, historic sites, arts and short-line rail
Among Gov. Brian Kemp’s $300 million worth of vetoes last week were money for reforestation, land conservation, historic building restoration, the arts and live performances and short-line railroads.
ARC awards $1.4 million in Livable Centers Initiative grants
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has announced this year’s recipients for its Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants to six different communities across metro Atlanta. The goal of the program is to create healthy and safe communities, with competitive economies for the range of stakeholders across the region.
A look at Georgia’s General Assembly primaries
Flying under the radar amidst the other high profile (and big spending) statewide races, every Georgia House and Senate seat in the state had its primary this week, as well. And while many incumbent lawmakers ran unopposed, several saw primary challengers – and one was even knocked off.
Don’t ring the bell – runoffs abound in Georgia primaries
Getting tired of the political mailers and TV ads yet? Well hold onto your hats, because nearly every major primary in Georgia is headed to a June 16th runoff following yesterday’s election day that saw few candidates able to nab the 50%+1 of the vote required to win outright. You can see the full list of results and vote totals on the Secretary of State’s website.
Voting overshadowed by Raffensperger action
Today’s Republican and Democrat primary elections will help determine their party nominees for the November general election. But there will be various runoff elections on June 16th if no candidates get over 50 percent of the vote. (The exception will be judges races, which will be final after tonight’s tally.
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Disgraced Georgia judge faces rocky legal future
This past Friday the U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon filed a motion demanding the recusal of Atlanta-based U.S. 11th Circuit District Judge Eleanor Ross from a key election-related case after she admitted to attending a partisan fundraiser for Democrat Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Dhillon charges that Ross’ attendance makes clear she isn’t impartial, and points out it violates ethical legal canons.
Georgia Gang: A Rick Jackson endorsement and the data center boom
The panelists on the Georgia gang discuss Attorney General Chris Carr’s major endorsement of Rick Jackson over Burt Jones in the Republican gubernatorial runoff, the state’s data center boom taking center stage at a historic energy summit, and the final preparations as Atlanta sits just two weeks away from its first World Cup game.
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Opinion: From the fairgrounds to the fields – Georgia agriculture stands tall
Agriculture has been and continues to be the backbone of our state. It feeds our families, fuels our economy and sustains communities from Clinch to Murray County. Fall has officially arrived, and you don’t have to look far to see cotton fields turning white, peanuts being dug, pecans beginning to open and families preparing for the Georgia National Fair here in Perry.
Opinion: Ga. ruling clarifies valuation rules – but will it help affordable housing?
In late August, the Georgia Supreme Court delivered a unanimous and consequential decision in Gateway Pines Hahira, LP v. Lowndes County Board of Tax Assessors.
Opinion: Crossroads of creativity & discovery focus of Rowen summit
On October 13, Atlanta’s Woodruff Arts Center— home to some of Georgia’s most iconic cultural institutions— becomes more than a stage for the arts. It will serve as a platform for discovery, dialogue and collaboration.
