Senate committee issues subpoenas to Stacey Abrams in campaign finance investigation
The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations has issued subpoenas to Stacey Abrams, Lauren Groh-Wargo and Nsé Ufot as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into campaign finance law violations connected to the New Georgia Project and its affiliated entities. According to the subpoenas, they are to appear before the committee at the Capitol this morning at 10 a.m.
Chaos in Georgia elections again?
As Georgia continues to be the focus of endless election related stories, another potential bombshell has arisen. Former DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones, a Republican candidate for Secretary of State, has filed a Writ of Mandamus based on an Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump last year prohibiting the use of ballot QR codes in federal elections.
Former Warner Robins official files federal lawsuit seeking to protect his constitutional rights
A former Warner Robins official who has been exonerated of criminal charges brought by other city officials, is now seeking to protect his constitutional rights in a federal court.
$300 million coming for Georgia broadband
This week, U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced the likely last tranche of funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
Senate committee on higher education affordability presents final report
Affordability has become a buzz word among state lawmakers as they prepare for the 2026 legislative session. Tuesday, a Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability voted unanimously to adopt its final report. The committee, chaired by Sen. Nan Orrock, D-Atlanta, is offering key recommendations to address higher education affordability across Georgia institutions.
Runoff results across Metro Atlanta
A cold, rainy Tuesday didn’t figure to help election day turnout as (some) voters across Metro Atlanta took to the polls to vote in runoffs for a handful of mayor, city council, school board and even a Gwinnett Co. state House seat.
Kemp leads economic mission to Panama
Georgia’s Governor and First Lady are leading an economic development mission to Panama this week, accompanied by representatives from the Georgia Ports Authority and Georgia Department of Economic Development. According to Gov. Brian Kemp, this trip will focus on logistics infrastructure and supply chain operations at the Panama Canal.
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Watch the first Georgia Gang of February here!
The Feb 1st program opens with debate over Fulton County’s refusal to release 2020 general election records, which triggered an FBI raid seizing them for examination for the feds to decide if there is cause to present cases to a grand jury.
Ga. CEO: Georgia Farm Bureau celebrates women farmers
As the United Nations recognizes 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Georgia Farm Bureau is proud to celebrate the vital role women play in agriculture.
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What does Pinson win in Supreme Court race tell us about elections patterns?
Like most states, Georgia divorces state elections from national ones so that in presidential years no statewide constitutional offices appear on the ballot. In 2024, the only contested statewide election was for a seat to the Supreme Court.
Gender-related medical bill must be a priority in 2025
When House Bill 1170 was initially introduced in the 2023 Georgia General Assembly session, it focused on opioid overdose prevention in government buildings.
Atlanta police persevere while local politicians dither
Atlanta police have a tough job in a town that sends mixed messages on public safety. As a result they, and the residents they serve, pay a heavy price.
