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A pile of used vaccine shots in a container.

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Political Rewind: Kemp Opens Vaccine Eligibility To Teachers; GOP Vies To Restrict Voting

Today on Political Rewind: Democrats and voting rights groups are mounting a furious counterattack to legislation designed to restrict early and absentee voting in Georgia. Also, Georgia teachers will soon be able to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Yesterday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced his plan to expand the circle of Georgians eligible for shots to include educators and school staff starting early in March.

February 26, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
David Perdue speaks to reporters.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: New Movement On Ga. Voting Laws, While Perdue Opts Out Of 2022 Senate Race

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Movement ensues on consequential bills in the Georgia General Assembly. The state Senate passed yesterday a first deluge of measures designed by Republicans to change how Georgians vote. The Senate bill requires increased proof of identity such as a photo identification or driver's license for absentee voting.

February 24, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A picture of Ahmaud Arbery with his mother next to a school photo.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: One Year After Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery, Where Do We Stand?

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A year has passed since the death of Ahmaud Arbery. The 25-year-old was shot and killed in a residential neighborhood outside of Brunswick, Ga., not far from his home. 

Where do we stand in seeking justice for this young man from Georgia? How has the country grown and where is more attention needed?

February 23, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Former Georgia U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: GOP Aims To Restrict Voting As Loeffler Launches Voter Registration Group

Monday on Political Rewind: Voting rights groups are expressing outrage over a newly introduced 48-page bill that consolidates the dramatic changes Republican legislators want to make in how Georgians now vote. Opponents say the bills are clear efforts at voter suppression, but advocates say they are needed to restore public faith in the integrity of the state’s elections.

Plus, former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler announced a new voter registration group aimed at helping Republicans register likely conservative voters and advocating for conservative electoral policies.

February 22, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A healthcare worker prepares to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, during the start of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign for those in higher risk categories, at a vaccine center in Overijse, Belgium.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia Mayors On COVID Vaccines, Racial Justice And Other Local Issues

Thursday on Political Rewind: While partisanship continues to drive almost every aspect of how Congress operates today, at the local level, political leaders are more likely to be practical problem solvers dealing with issues their neighborhoods are experiencing every day.

Today, we talk with mayors of three Georgia cities to get an up-close look at how their communities are coping with the problems of our times.

February 18, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Author Jerald Walker next to a cover of his new book.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Dogged Honesty, Wry Wit In Jerald Walker's 'How to Make a Slave and Other Essays'

Friday on Political Rewind: A return to a previous conversation with author Jerald Walker, writer of How to Make a Slave and Other Essays. Last December, we spoke with Walker about his recently published collection of essays and his own personal journey as a writer. Walker's newest work is a finalist for a National Book award.

February 17, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Governor Brian Kemp speaks to lawmakers.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Bipartisan Push For Citizen's Arrest Reform; Impasse Over School Reopenings

Wednesday on Political Rewind, a bipartisan coalition of legislators has come together to support Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal to replace Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law. Debate over whether to open Georgia schools for in-person classes continues to cause friction among teachers, parents and school administrators.

February 17, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Former Sen. David Perdue speaks after qualifying to run for reelection in 2020.

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  • Politics

David Perdue Files Paperwork For Potential 2022 Senate Run

David Perdue has taken the first step on the road back to the U.S. Senate, filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Monday to set up a potential political comeback in the Peach State in 2022.

February 16, 2021
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The bustling interior of the state capitol building in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Pause On Medicaid Renews Debate Over Expansion; Citizen's Arrest Reform On Deck

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Biden administration pauses Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan for a partial expansion of Medicaid. President Donald Trump had approved Kemp’s plan, which ties expanding Medicaid to a work requirement. But now, the Biden administration says the requirement is unfeasible during a pandemic. The Democratic party might push once again for a full expansion of Medicaid in the state.

February 16, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Mitch McConnell walks through the halls of Congress.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Expediency And Fallout, With Eyes Toward 2022, After 2nd Impeachment Trial

Monday on Political Rewind: The fallout from the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. The Senate took an unexpected vote to allow witnesses on Saturday morning, only for Democrats to abandon that path hours later in the interest of a speedy conclusion to the trial. Meanwhile, the 43 Senate Republicans who voted to acquit provide a glimpse onto the hold that the former president continues to have on the party.

February 15, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Lawmakers Talk COVID Visitations, Election Law And More Under Gold Dome

Friday on Political Rewind: New movement on legislation in the Georgia General Assembly. Bills regarding sports wagering and human trafficking were considered.

Top Republican representatives pushed a bill to curtail absentee voting. But one of the more emotional debates in the legislature concerns visitation policies at nursing homes and hospitals.

February 12, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Governor Brian Kemp stands between David Ralston and Geoff Duncan in the General Assembly.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp Eyes 2022 With Citizens' Arrest Reform; Trump Faces Ga. Charges

Today on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp is preparing to unveil his proposal for reforming Georgia’s citizens’ arrest law. Also, the Fulton County district attorney and the secretary of state each launch new investigations announced into the actions of former President Donald Trump.

February 11, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A file photo from inside the General Assembly.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: DeKalb Issues Rental Relief; Election Legislation Meets Pushback In Capitol

Wednesday on Political Rewind: While the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump continues, leaders in Georgia attempt to respond to the ongoing pandemic and its resulting economic burden.

In the state Capitol, Republicans have released a list of recommendations they say are designed to assure future elections will be free of fraud. Democrats vow to fight back against efforts they describe as voting suppression.

February 10, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A pile of signs directing voters lie against a wall.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: As Impeachment Trial Begins, Ga. GOP Considers New Barriers To Ballot

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Georgia election officials announced they have opened an investigation into the now infamous phone call between Trump and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

In news from the General Assembly, a bill to legalize sports betting in Georgia could be on the floor of the state House this week. Republican Lawmakers are also considering measures to put new constraints on mail-in voting.

February 09, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
An older woman receives a shot of the COVID vaccine.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Confronting COVID Variants, Vaccine Rollouts And (Lack Of) Equity

Monday on Political Rewind: A sobering anniversary came over the weekend. One year ago, the first coronavirus-related death was reported in the United States. Our panel weighed in on where we stand now in putting this pandemic behind us. When will more vaccine reach Georgia? What is being done to safety open schools? Our guests offered answers to some of the most common questions you are been asking.

February 08, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
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