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.
Republican joins crowded field in 13th Congressional race
The field of candidates for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District seat keeps growing. So far, 11 candidates have announced their intent to challenge Democrat incumbent David Scott, who has held his position since 2003. Republican Peter Bourne is the latest to jump into the race.
Historic Preservation Grants come as new planning begins
The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office has announced the recipients of federal grant funding for eight communities to support their historic preservation efforts. These grants fund historic resource surveys and outreach efforts, as well as more traditional brick-and-mortar construction or rehabilitation projects.
GOP group launches massive voter registration push
Building off more than four years of experience as the leading conservative voter registration organization in the state, Greater Georgia launched a massive data-driven, nonpartisan voter registration initiative recently designed to reach unregistered but eligible voters ahead of the critical 2026 mid-term elections in Georgia.
Atlanta affected by workers’ human rights allegations
An underreported story in Georgia is that Jacobs Solutions/Engineering has been sued for committing serious human rights violations against dozens of Filipino workers.
Mesha Mainor joins crowded field for state’s top school chief
One of Georgia’s newest Republicans is joining a crowded field running for State School Superintendent in the 2026 Mid-term elections. Former state representative Mesha Mainor left the Democratic party in 2023 after she supported, and helped pass, legislation that created vouchers for some Georgia students, and sparred with Democrats over police funding.
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Ga. CEO: SBA-backed loan programs for Georgia businesses
Georgia District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration Terri Denison discusses SBA-backed loan programs in Georgia and their positive impact on businesses throughout the state in this video from Georgia CEO:
Freight rail line from coast to northwest Georgia reports record traffic
Georgia’s freight rail line from the Port of Savannah to Murray County had a record haul last month, as seven CSX trains per week carried nearly 4,000 containers, up 35% from November 2024.
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Swatting: A Personal Journey toward Legislative Change
Last month, while my family was enjoying a Christmas Eve at home, we were abruptly interrupted by disturbing event. As our children began screaming, my wife looked on our front door security camera to see law enforcement officers rapidly approaching our home with their service weapons drawn.
Will DA Willis’ Trump prosecution be derailed?
A stunningly salacious motion filed by a lawyer for one of Donald Trump’s codefendants in a criminal case in Georgia accuses Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of engaging in an “improper, clandestine personal relationship” with a married private attorney she hired as a “special prosecutor.”
Georgia Can Embrace a New Year’s Resolution for More School Choice
It’s a new year, which means Georgia lawmakers have a new opportunity to expand educational choice to more families and students.
