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News Articles: Burt Jones

The line to vote at the Bonaire Middle School precinct in Houston County.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: New poll shows Senate race in dead heat; Abrams lags in governor's race

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A new poll from GPB News and the Georgia News Collaborative shows Walker and Warnock nearly tied, but recent controversies might have an impact on the outcome in November. The poll also shows Abrams trailing Kemp by double digits and republicans leading down-ballot races.

October 12, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock raised $17.2 million for his Senate reelection bid in 2022′s second quarter, while Republican challenger Herschel Walker raised $6.2 million. Georgia will be a key battleground in these 2022 midterm elections to determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Possible actual debate for Walker and Warnock; Coffee County saga; Pelosi's visit

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We may see a debate in the U.S. Senate race after all, as Warnock and Walker agree to meet in Savannah. Meanwhile, a fake elector aided Trump attorney Sidney Powell in copying election data in Coffee County. Cathy Latham, a county Republican Party chairwoman, escorted four technicians into the elections office. Plus, the panel breaks down Nancy Pelosi's visit to Georgia.

September 07, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
GOP and Democrats rally at events over the weekend.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Dems and GOP rally over the weekend; Student loans debate; Sandra Deal's memorial

Monday on Political Rewind: President Biden's decision to forgive student loan debt sparked a backlash from conservatives and enjoyed wide support from his base. Plus, state Democrats rally at a convention in Columbus while Gov. Kemp headlines a GOP fish fry in Perry. And we talk of the legacy of former first lady Sandra Deal.

August 29, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
fani willis buddy carter and camden spaceport

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Fulton DA disqualified; Camden Spaceport Saga; Carter's no vote on gay marriage

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A judge ruled that Fani Willis cannot investigate state Sen. Burt Jones in the Fulton County special grand jury investigating the 2020 election. Plus, courts have upheld subpoenas for false electors and Rep. Jody Hice. Meanwhile, Rep. Buddy Carter voted against codifying gay marriage. 

July 26, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
State Sen. Burt Jones (R-Jackson) officially launched his campaign for lieutenant governor of Georgia on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.

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  • Politics

Judge disqualifies Fulton DA from investigating GOP lieutenant governor nominee in election probe

Another district attorney's office will pick up the investigation into state Sen. Burt Jones, who was a fake elector. 

July 25, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, right, talks with a member of her team during proceedings to seat a special purpose grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, on Monday, May 2, 2022, to look into the actions of former President Donald Trump and his supporters who tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The hearing took place in Atlanta.

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  • News

Judge won't quash subpoenas for Georgia false electors

A judge says Georgia Republicans who signed a certificate falsely stating that Donald Trump had won the state in 2020 and that they were the state's "duly elected and qualified" electors will have to appear before a special grand jury investigating whether the former president and others illegally tried to interfere in the state's election.

July 22, 2022
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  • Associated Press
David Safer and Lin Wood

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  • Elections

Will false Trump electors’ attempt to hijack the Georgia vote be punished?

Imposter Electoral College ballots were submitted to Congress from seven states, including Georgia.

January 18, 2022
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By:
  • Melanie Conklin
A Georgia voter holds up the stick they received after voting in the 2021 elections.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: A look back at Election Day as the dust settles and the votes are counted

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The race for mayor of Atlanta is headed for a runoff. City Council president Felicia Moore secured her spot easily. But the second place spot, and a ticket to the runoffs, was still up for grabs as the sun rose on Wednesday morning.

November 03, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
A security guard opens the door to the Whole Women's Health Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: New Abortion Law Shifts The Legal Landscape, But Could It Energize Opposition?

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Legal experts and political analysts are looking closely at what the Supreme Court’s refusal to act on a Texas abortion law means for the future of abortion rights and on its potential impact on 2022 election battles.

September 07, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Stacey Abrams speaks to media during a 2018 campaign stop.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: New Poll Shows Split Approval Ratings In Georgia — And What It Could Mean For 2022

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Candidates continue to line up for the 2022 election in races that will determine just how purple Georgia has really become. Plus, the results of a new poll from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveal approval numbers for top elected officials in Washington and Georgia.

May 05, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, speaks to reporters outside the Senate as defense arguments by the Republicans resume in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Collins is a long-time supporter of the president.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Collins Tells Us He Is Not Leaving Senate Race

Friday on Political Rewind , President Trump says he is considering naming Georgia Congressman Doug Collins permanent director of national intelligence....

February 21, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has thrown down the gauntlet over a bill that would allow the state to take control of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

WATCH: Atlanta Mayor Calls State Airport Takeover Move 'An Act of War'

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has thrown down the gauntlet over a bill that would allow the state to take control of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta...

March 07, 2019
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By:
  • Donna Lowry

Atlanta Mayor Vows To Fight Attempted State Takeover Of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

A fight over control of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is brewing under the Gold Dome.

February 28, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell and
  • Stephen Fowler

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