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Political Rewind: Last chance for major bills; Trump versus Willis; Buckhead City calls it quits

Monday on Political Rewind: It's Crossover Day under the Dome. Today, several high profile bills are on the line at the Legislature. Our panel breaks down the latest.

March 06, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Chase McGee
A view of lawmakers inside the capitol.

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Political Rewind: Buckhead City, 'Don't Say Gay,' sports gambling bills all die in the Senate

Friday on Political Rewind: Sports gambling, Buckhead City, and Georgia's "Don't Say Gay" bills failed in the state Senate.
Meanwhile, the House passed an expanded mental health services bill.
 

March 03, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Yard signs supporting the initiative to incorporate Buckhead as a distinct city. Proponents of the effort have fielded thousands of requests for yard signs during the first three weeks of availability, pictured on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 in Atlanta.

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Buckhead cityhood bill that 'makes no sense' fails in the Senate

Some Republicans' push to de-annex part of Atlanta was denied after a bipartisan vote. 

March 03, 2023
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
In this Oct. 29, 2020, file photo, a person places a mail-in ballot in a drop box at the Clark County Election Department in Las Vegas. As Republicans roll back access to the ballot, Democratic lawmakers have been quietly moving to expand voting rights.

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Political Rewind: Bill to ban drop boxes; Kemp flattens Buckhead cityhood; Student debt relief

Wednesday on Political Rewind: As the Legislature reaches a deadline for passing bills this session, Republicans continue pushing measures that would expand their reach into local governments. But Gov. Brian Kemp signals disinterest in a Buckhead City secession. Meanwhile, Biden's student debt plan faces an uphill battle in Supreme Court. Finally, we take a look at the history of SNCC and civil rights in Georgia. 

March 01, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen as justices returned to the high court for the first time since the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito preparing for a majority of the court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision later this year, in Washington, U.S., May 12, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

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Political Rewind: Supreme Court weighs Biden student loan forgiveness; Buckhead City makes new steps

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the Biden student debt relief plan, which could affect more than 1 million Georgians. Legislation to create "Buckhead City" passed a Senate committee, a new milestone in the move to annex the neighborhood from Atlanta.

February 28, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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Bill that could let Buckhead split from Atlanta advances

A Georgia Senate committee has approved two bills that could allow the Buckhead neighborhood to secede from the city of Atlanta. It's the first time that an issue freighted with fears about crime and racial and economic division has moved forward in the General Assembly.

February 27, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Yard signs supporting the initiative to incorporate Buckhead as a distinct city. Proponents of the effort have fielded thousands of requests for yard signs during the first three weeks of availability, pictured on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 in Atlanta.

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Political Rewind: Buckhead cityhood bill advances; Fulton grand jury foreperson spoofed on SNL

Monday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut returns! We'll discuss when Fulton County DA Fani Willis could release possible indictments from her investigation into the 2020 election. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp joined national GOP donors at a retreat in Texas, as he cuts ties with the state GOP. But first: Two Buckhead cityhood bills advance moments before our 9 a.m. show.

February 27, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Yard signs supporting the initiative to incorporate Buckhead as a distinct city. Proponents of the effort have fielded thousands of requests for yard signs during the first three weeks of availability, pictured on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 in Atlanta.

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Political Rewind: New Buckhead cityhood bill; A tobacco tax boost; Kemp's new national PAC

Thursday on Political Rewind: Under the Gold Dome, Buckhead City is back on the docket. The new proposal includes a surprisingly high salary for the proposed city's leaders. Governor Kemp is also working to bolster his national profile, rolling out a new website for his PAC and expanding personnel.

February 09, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks at an Atlanta Press Club luncheon with moderator Patricia Murphy on Feb. 7, 2023 at the Buckhead Club.

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Mayor Andre Dickens at the center of training center debate

In Buckhead and at Morehouse College, Andre Dickens heard two different sides of Atlanta's opinions on the proposed Public Safety Training Center during public appearances on Feb. 7.

February 08, 2023
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  • Amanda Andrews
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens touts public safety agenda while threat of Buckhead cityhood looms

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has worked hard to thwart a move for Buckhead to secede from the city of Atlanta. But the start of a new legislative session opens opportunity for supporters of the effort.

January 10, 2023
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By:
  • Riley Bunch
Record producer Chaka Zulu looks through material on Sept. 2, 2008, in Atlanta. Zulu, who manages rap star and actor Ludacris, faces a murder charge in Atlanta in connection with a June shooting. Police reports show that Chaka Zulu, whose legal name is Ahmed Obafemi, turned himself in to face charges Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

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Hurt in June shooting, Ludacris' manager faces murder charge

The manager for the rapper Ludacris faces a murder charge in Atlanta in connection with a June shooting. Police reports show that Chaka Zulu, whose legal name is Ahmed Obafemi, turned himself in to face charges Tuesday.

September 20, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter (15) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, April 5, 2019. Police say nearly $100,000 in cash was taken in a weekend burglary at the Atlanta home of former NBA player Vince Carter. Police said in an incident report released Wednesday, June 22, 2022 that two guns and more than $16,000 was recovered outside the home after Sunday's burglary.

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Nearly $100K stolen from ex-NBA player Vince Carter's home

Police say nearly $100,000 in cash was taken in a weekend burglary at the Atlanta home of former NBA player Vince Carter.

June 23, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, shakes hands with former Sen. David Perdue at a Republican gubernatorial debate, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Atlanta.

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Kemp and Perdue clash over elections in debate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and top Republican challenger David Perdue are bickering over who was to blame for 2020 and 2021 Republican election losses in their first of three debates Sunday.

April 25, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Matt Stafford

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Political Rewind: GA Super Bowl ties; Hate crimes trial in Arbery's murder; Buckhead cityhood dies

Monday on Political Rewind: The federal trial to determine whether racial hatred led to the murder of Ahmaud Arbery begins in Brunswick, Georgia. And, after many months the Buckhead city movement collapsed in a matter of hours last week. But, we start with all of the Georgia connections in last night's Super Bowl.

 

February 14, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Rep. Terry England (Chair, House Appropriations Committee) presents HB 910, the amended fiscal year '22 budget.

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Lawmakers: The amended budget lives, while Buckhead cityhood dies on Day 15

The Georgia House passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday afternoon — and likely put the kibosh on Buckhead cityhood for the session.

February 11, 2022
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  • Sarah Kallis
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