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Marjorie Taylor Greene Defiant, Forgetful In Court Challenge To Reelection Eligibility
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene took the stand Friday in an at-times raucous court hearing that incorporated a history lesson.
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Exit Of Prominent, Veteran State Lawmakers Creates Brain Drain At Georgia Legislature
A "revolving door in the gold dome" is occurring, the report indicates.
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Ossoff Promotes HBCU And Atlanta Beltline Federal Funding During Congress' Spring Break
Sen. Jon Ossoff capped off a three-day tour of Georgia with stops in Atlanta touting federal money for the Atlanta BeltLine Trail.
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Stacey Abrams Competes On Uneven Playing Field In Gubernatorial Race -- Commentary
A theme of the Abrams campaign has been her claim that Georgia Republicans abuse their authority; e.g., Kemp collects "unlimited donations."
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: QAnon Bellwether, White Nationalist Attendee
Greene was involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, voters argue, the report states.
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Federal Judge Mizelle In Florida Throws Out National Mask Mandate For Travelers
Trump appointee Mizelle clerked for justice Clarence Thomas, and is rated "not qualified" by the American Bar Association, reports state.
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Efforts To Criminalize Homelessness Persist After State Effort Dies At End Of 2022 Legislature
Gainesville, neighboring small city Lula are a "microcosm of the homelessness crisis in Georgia," the report states.
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LGBTQ Community, People Of Color In Crosshairs Of Republican Banning-Of-Books Movement
Students in one Pennsylvania school district were not allowed to read a biography of the first Black President, Barack Obama.
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As Georgia Fentanyl Overdoses Spike, Bill To Ease Access To Life-Saving Test Awaits Kemp OK
Georgians suffer through a surge in fentanyl overdoses as the synthetic opioid finds its way into more illicit substances across the state.
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Carter Center To Celebrate Life Of Dr. John Gates, State Mental Health Care Reformer
Dr. Gates was director of state mental health and disability services, and a long-time adviser to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
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Statewide Primary Debate Face-Offs Loom, With Kemp V. Perdue As Main Event
Republican U.S. Sen. Perdue notoriously skipped the debate stage; eventual 2021 runoff winner Democrat Jon Ossoff anchored an empty podium.
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Sinatra Movie Ditty Analogy Used In Dissecting Georgia Power's Inaction, Alleged Greed
“Once there was a silly old ram."
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Report: Republicans, All 8 Georgia Lawmakers Go "Full Hold My Beer" In Denying Renaming Of Federal Courthouse
If there's one thing covering state government taught me, it's bills renaming bridges, highways, and public buildings are late preserves.
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Sporting Goods Tax Program Stirs Debate Over Conservation Priorities
A couple miles from downtown Ball Ground in north Georgia lies a piece of land bounded by the Etowah River and Long Swamp Creek.
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Avian Flu Flare-Ups In Other States Ruffle Feathers In "Broiler Heavyweight" Georgia
April may be a good month to catch a glimpse of various duck species in Georgia on their way north.
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Georgia Law Nixes Permit Requirement For Firearms; Gun Politics Gin Up GOP Base, Despite Frequent Mass Shootings Nationally
“Shame on Kemp, and shame on every lawmaker who joined him in ramming this reckless bill through” -- Moms Demand Action volunteer
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New Fight Emerges Over Golden Ray Shipwreck Damages Off Georgia Coast
It occurs five months after crews removed the final section of the Golden Ray car carrier from St. Simons Sound.
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Georgia Rolls Back Precautions Two Years After COVID-19 Shut Down, Leaving Some Vulnerable
State Sen. Donzella James' voice isn't as strong as it used to be. In January 2021, James tested positive for COVID-19.
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In Commentary, Authors Note Georgia Politics Dogged By "Sacred Cow"
You've heard the reference to the invisible “elephant” that lurks in a room when decisions are being made.
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Georgia Lawmakers Leave Gambling, Medical Marijuana, Abortion Pill Laws Unchanged
This year's legislative session was packed with headliner bills like the speaker's mental health reform bill, and plenty of homages.