On the Jun 2nd edition: Georgia employers saw significant job losses in May; The Gas Tax suspension is set to expire at midnight; And Atlanta gears up to help its unhoused population ahead of the world cup.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who is running for governor, debated an empty podium Monday during the Atlanta Press Club runoff debates while his opponent Rick Jackson campaigned in Kennesaw.
On the May 20th edition: After yesterday's primaries, it looks like we're headed into run-offs for several high-profile races; former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms did win the Democratic vote for governor; and voters re-elected two incumbents to the Georgia Supreme Court.
On the Mar 4th edition: Georgia lawmakers reject a proposal to nearly eliminate property taxes for homeowners; Rules meant to protect endangered right whales are also now endangered; And a new bill seeks to make protesting without a permit a lot more expensive
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can no longer raise millions of dollars for his gubernatorial campaign through a special fundraising committee, a setback in his race for the Republican nomination.
On the Dec. 29 edition: Atlanta-native Tyler Perry is facing more sexual assault allegations; an unknown group is paying for ads attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones; researchers are warning of an outbreak of avian influenza.
A mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is suing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over how Jones is financing his campaign as both Republicans run for governor in 2026. Carr claims Jones' ability to use a special leadership committee gives him an unfair advantage by allowing unlimited fundraising.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr raised $2.2 million for his 2026 gubernatorial bid in less than two months after he took the unprecedented step of announcing in November. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones could be Carr's top opponent in the 2026 GOP primary. He raised $1.7 million for what Georgia calls a leadership committee. The question, though, is whether Jones can use that money in a Republican primary.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says he's running for governor in 2026. The Republican's announcement Thursday makes him the first major candidate from either party in the race. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is limited to two terms.
A special prosecutor has decided not to pursue charges against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 presidential election loss in the state.
