Scott, Bishop team up for Ocmulgee Mounts National Park push
In the now years or decades-long (depending on how you count) quest to designate the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as a National Park, the Macon-area Congressmen Sanford Bishop (D- GA 2) and Austin Scott (R- GA 8), testified before the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands. Bishop and Scott were there to boost their bill, House Resolution 9416, the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act.
New Congressman Fuller introduces Constitutional Amendment banning birthright citizenship
Georgia’s newest congressman is pushing a constitutional amendment to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to illegal immigrants. U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller, R-GA, is bringing attention to House Joint Resolution 172 which he filed on May 4. His response comes after the recent Supreme Court ruling to uphold birthright citizenship and strike down President Donald Trump’s executive order on the issue.
Literacy bill awaits Kemp’s signature
State lawmakers are celebrating the passage of legislation aimed at strengthening literacy across Georgia that passed both the House and Senate during the 2026 legislative session. They are now waiting for Governor Brian Kemp to sign HB 1193 — The Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026.
Georgia election board considers mandating hand-marked paper ballots
After Georgia lawmakers failed to act on their self-imposed deadline to overhaul the state’s election machinery, a panel of appointees to the board that regulates elections narrowly voted Wednesday to consider a rule that would require hand-marked paper ballots.
New InsiderAdvantage GOP poll: Governor primary a two man race, Senate contest close
Editor’s note: InsiderAdvantage has polled Georgia statewide elections more than any other polling unit in modern history. Since 2002 the firm has provides polling for three different Atlanta network affiliates and newspapers around the state. RealClearPolitics ranks the firm among the most accurate multi-state pollsters in the nation. This begins their series of polls of the 2026 contests.
Collins leads introduction of the 250 Years of Military Honor Package
In honor of 250 years of American Independence, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, R-GA, is leading the efforts to recognize veterans and their service. Collins is joined by Georgia colleagues, Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA, and Rep. Clay Fuller, R-GA, in introducing the 250 Years of Military Honor Package which establishes a Veterans Appreciation Month, the America 250 Military Appreciation Discount, and Veterans Tax Relief Weekends.
Kemp signs financial fraud bill as First Liberty founder charged
Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 284 into law Thursday, allowing victims of financial fraud to recoup some of their lost funds. On the same day, federal prosecutors indicted former First Liberty Building & Loan manager Edwin Brant Frost IV on a wire fraud charge.
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Georgia moves beyond HOPE, with need-based aid for college students
Next fall, Georgia students attending one of the state’s public colleges and universities will have a chance at financial aid if they come from a low-income family.
Ga. Gang: Early voting records and Ted Turner’s legacy
The panelists on the Georgia gang discuss the record-breaking early voting numbers ahead of the May 19th primary, the growing divide within the Georgia GOP over redistricting strategies, and the life and legacy of media mogul Ted Turner.
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OPINION: Why I’m Running for Georgia’s Secretary of State
I’ve had the privilege of traveling across Georgia, visiting all 159 counties and hearing from people from every walk of life. From small towns to big cities, one thing is clear: Georgians care deeply about election integrity.
Opinion: Georgia’s Blue Ribbon Committee must deliver answers – not business as usual
The Georgia House’s “Blue Ribbon Committee on Election Procedures” opens its first meeting Tuesday, July 15th, at the State Capitol with a six-hour session. Predictably, there’s no published agenda to let the public know that the meeting is stacked with speakers ready to promote the continuing misinformation from state officials about the state of Georgia elections.
Opinion – Georgia governments: Say no to new spending
Two veterans in the Middle Georgia state House district I represent recently reached out to me, concerned that rising property taxes would eventually force them from their homes.
