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Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., poses for a photo after an interview with The Associated Press on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Washington.

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Warnock, deal-maker yet party loyalist, settles into Senate

Newly reelected Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is promising to use his first full term to cut deals where possible with Republicans and deliver for his home state. But he's also taking on a new role as an unapologetic supporter of President Joe Biden.

February 01, 2023
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Vienna holds a photo of her slain partner, Tortuguita, in Atlanta on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Officials have said officers fatally shot Tortuguita in self-defense after the protester shot a trooper on Wednesday, Jan. 18, but activists argue it was a state-sanctioned murder of a beloved community member who was renowned for having a big heart.

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Protesters: 'Cop City' activist's killing doesn't make sense

Self-proclaimed "forest defenders" in Atlanta are calling for a more thorough investigation into the death of a protester who was killed by authorities after officials said the activist shot a trooper. Friends say they knew 26-year-old Tortuguita, or "Little Turtle," as funny, curious and thoughtful, not the kind of person who would fire a gun on police. But authorities say that's just what Tortuguita did as they tried to clear an 85-acre forested area that's set to be developed as a police and firefighter training facility.

January 30, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Road to Majority conference Friday, June 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is trying to compel U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to testify before a special grand jury. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, filed petitions with the judge overseeing the special grand jury.

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Trump investigations: Georgia prosecutor ups anticipation

Former President Donald Trump and his allies have been put on notice by a prosecutor, but the warning didn't come from anyone at the Justice Department. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis indicates she's likely to seek criminal charges soon in a two-year election subversion probe.

January 30, 2023
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Wide Shot of Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia

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State health departments seek their part of billions in appropriations during start of session

Budget hearings at the start of Georgia’s legislative session saw state departments dive into Gov. Brian Kemp’s  proposed budget and make a case for funding priorities.

January 27, 2023
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  • Sofi Gratas
A demonstration in Atlanta on the evening of Jan. 27, 2023 after the release of a video depicting the arrest and fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by police in Memphis, Tn.

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Atlanta protest update: National Guard troops arrive downtown; Memphis releases Tyre Nichols video

Law enforcement across the country were on alert Friday evening for possible unrest in response to the release of the video footage of the arrest of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was beaten by police during a traffic stop in Memphis on Jan. 7 and died Jan. 10 from his injuries. Protests began shortly after the release of the video Friday evening. Demonstrations began in Memphis, New York City, Atlanta and other cities.

January 26, 2023
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the State address on the House floor of the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

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Kemp ushers in 'a new era' for Georgia in State of the State address

Gov. Brian Kemp says the state of the Georgia "has never been stronger and more resilient" in his address.

January 25, 2023
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Gov. Kemp speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 17, 2023

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Kemp speaks on panel at World Economic Forum

On Tuesday, Gov. Brian Kemp participated in a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The focus of the discussion centered on the U.S. legislative landscape and how the next two years could shape domestic and foreign policy.
 

January 17, 2023
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kemp stands with doctors

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Nearly every Georgia county faces a shortage of primary care providers

Georgia ranks in the top third of states lacking enough primary care physicians to meet the needs of medically underserved areas.

January 17, 2023
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  • Sofi Gratas
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks after being sworn in as Georgia's Governor during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Kemp celebrates 'resilience' of Georgia to start second term

In his inauguration address, Gov. Brian Kemp teased his 2023 agenda with calls for tax cuts and pay raises for teachers and state employees.

January 12, 2023
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  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Kemp at a recent economic development announcement.

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Kemp to address World Economic Forum in Switzerland

Kemp’s office announced Wednesday he will be addressing the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week.

January 12, 2023
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  • Dave Williams
 Gas prices are shown on Dec. 12, 2022, in Madison, Ga. Drivers in Georgia have been paying the lowest gas prices in the nation thanks in part to a fuel tax holiday, but the state will resume collecting its taxes on gasoline and diesel on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

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Gas tax collections resume in Georgia after 10-month break

State gasoline and diesel taxes make their return in Georgia on Wednesday. The state will resume collecting a tax on gasoline of 29.1 cents per gallon and tax on diesel of 32.6 cents per gallon from wholesalers.

January 10, 2023
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Former President Donald Trump speaks as he announces a third run for president, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. The special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his defeat has finished its work. The judge overseeing the panel issued an order Monday dissolving the special grand jury.

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Georgia special grand jury finishes probe of 2020 election

The special grand jury in Atlanta that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia has finished its work.

January 09, 2023
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at The Neighborhood Lot on Friday, July 29, 2022, in McDonough, Ga. On Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, Kemp announced he would use federal COVID-19 relief money to make $350 payments to more than 3 million Georgians who benefit from Medicaid, subsidized child health insurance, food stamps or cash welfare.

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Kemp done being underestimated, aims to steer GOP past Trump

Georgia's Brian Kemp is done being underestimated. The governor has an opening to project his influence in a new way after decisively beating both a Donald Trump-backed Republican challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams.

January 09, 2023
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs a bill to give state income refunds of more than $1.1 billion on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the Georgia capitol in Atlanta. The measure gives refunds of $250 to $500 to people who filed tax returns for 2020 and 2021.

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Kemp and lawmakers to decide plan for $6.6B in surplus cash

Georgia's state government ended the 2022 budget year in June with $6.6 billion in surplus cash. Gov. Brian Kemp has plans to spend more than $3 billion through a combination of one-time tax givebacks.

January 05, 2023
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Communities in rural and other underserved parts of the state have struggled to increase broadband access amid infrastructure and funding shortfalls.

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Georgia awards $234M in federal cash for rural broadband

Georgia is awarding $234 million in federal COVID-19 relief fund to construct broadband internet to rural locations.

January 04, 2023
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