New elections committee ready to go to work
A committee tasked with evaluating specifications and requirements for election equipment utilizing hand-marked paper ballots produced through ballot-on-demand printing is ready to go to work.
2026 Ag Issues Summit features launch of Joint Family Farms Study Committee
Agriculture is Georgia’s No. 1 industry. And every year state lawmakers, industry leaders and members throughout Georgia’s farming community gather to discuss the issues shaping the future of the state’s number one industry at the Ag Issues Summit.
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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Georgia voters choose statewide downballot candidates for November
Two current state senators defeated two former state senators in the Georgia runoff for lieutenant governor Tuesday, with Sens. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, and Josh McLaurin, D-Sandy Springs, set to face each other in the November general election.
InsiderAdvantage’s Georgia GOP primary runoff poll – the final results are in
The final InsiderAdvantage Georgia GOP primary runoff poll results for the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races are in – and they’re too close to call. Get the full breakdown from Matt Towery on The Leaderboard Podcast.
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The 9/11 Attack: Remembering horror & heroism
I’d trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday
–Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, “Me and Bobby McGee”
This haunting lyric, made famous by the legendary Janis Joplin, has been stuck in my brain on today’s 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attack.
Opinion: Opponents on the ballot, allies for hand-marked paper ballots
Most days, we’re political frenemies. Election season? We scrap like cats in a sack. We chase every voter, fight for every ballot and leave no yard sign unplanted. Our job is to get our candidates elected and keep each other’s candidates from winning. We’re good at it.
Opinion: Delivering on our promises – Roswell’s transformation since 2022
When I took office in January 2022, I made a commitment to the people of Roswell: that we would not simply talk, we would deliver results. Our vision is bold: to make Roswell the No. 1 family community in America. Our mission is clear: to provide our citizens with an exceptional quality of life.
