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News Articles: Georgia Governor

 Former Republican Gov. Nathan Deal (left) is part of a new group of prominent former elected officials who are focused on pushing back on election disinformation and defending those who have sworn to uphold the rule of law. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder (2023 file photo)

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Bipartisan group of former elected officials launches effort to restore trust in democracy

Prominent former elected officials in Georgia from both sides of the aisle are banding together to launch a new group focused on restoring trust in democracy and defending the state election system. The Democracy Defense Project, which was announced Tuesday, will consist of some former heavy hitters in Georgia politics: former Republican Gov. Nathan Deal, former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes, former Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, who is a Democrat. 

June 25, 2024
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By:
  • Jill Nolin
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Sen. Raphael Warnock, state lawmakers and Atlanta City Council members paid tribute to Dr. Christine King Farris at the Georgia Capitol on July 14, 2023.

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Historic celebrations honor the life of Dr. Christine King Farris

A celebration of life service at Ebenezer Baptist Church wrapped five days of memorial events in remembrance of Dr. Christine King Farris, the older sister and last living sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. .

July 17, 2023
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  • Donna Lowry
Kemp MLB AP

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'I Will Not Be Backing Down': Kemp Vows To Fight After MLB Pulls All-Star Game

News of Major League Baseball’s decision to pull this summer’s All-Star Game from Georgia over its sweeping new voting law reverberated among fans Saturday, while Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to defend the measure in court, saying “free and fair elections” are worth any threats, boycotts or lawsuits to come.

April 03, 2021
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  • Associated Press
Governor Kemp announced the second of two healthcare waiver proposals to increase coverage on Monday.

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How Governor Kemp's Proposed Medicaid Plans Stand To Impact Georgians

Georgia is currently ranked third among states with most uninsured residents. More than 1.4 million Georgians were without insurance in 2018. Governor...

November 06, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer

On Second Thought For Monday, November 19, 2018

Today "On Second Thought" explored Georgia's economic and political landscape. We checked in with "Political Rewind" host Bill Nigut to discuss Brian...

November 19, 2018
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more

Few Surprises In First Televised Georgia Governor Debate

A fire alarm going off a few minutes into the live debate for Georgia’s governor was probably the most unpredictable part of the night. It’s the first...

October 29, 2018
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  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Casey Cagle participates in a republican primary debate Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Cagle's Reaction To Furor Over Secret Recording

GOP gubernatorial candidate under fire for a secret recording, in which he admits he used legislation to undermine a primary opponent. And why did...

June 11, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Georgia Elections Affect Everything From School Safety To Your Power Bill

Primary election day is May 22 and all of the state's top elected officials are on the ballot. There will be a new governor, lieutenant governor and...

May 21, 2018
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  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia Republican candidates for governor, from left to right: Casey Cagle, Hunter Hill, Brian Kemp, Clay Tippins and Michael Williams.

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  • Politics

Who, If Anyone, Stood Out In GOP Gubernatorial Debate?

On this edition of "Political Rewind," we discuss the House farm bill's defeat. All Georgia Republicans in the House voted for the bill, including Jody...

May 18, 2018
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  • Bill Nigut
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Ethics Charges Fly In Race For Governor

On this edition of Political Rewind, a rash of ethics charges fly in the Democratic contest for governor. Also, Republican David Shafer has been cleared...

April 23, 2018
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  • Bill Nigut
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Poll Reveals Georgia Democrats Disengaged From Race For Governor

On this edition of Political Rewind, with primary election approaching rapidly, a new poll from the AJC shows democratic voters remain largely...

April 20, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Casey Casey, left. Brian Kemp, right.

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  • Politics

Kemp Challenges Cagle For NRA Support

Today on "Political Rewind," we discuss Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue's promise to farmers that they won't bare the brunt of a potential trade war...

April 06, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian, right, accompanied by former CEO Jerry Grinstein, center, wait to ring the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, May 3, 2017.

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  • Politics

Delta CEO Responds To NRA Decision, Loss Of Tax Break In Memo To Employees

On this edition of Political Rewind, in a matchup between Delta Airlines and the NRA, it’s no contest: GOP legislators pass a tax break that saves...

March 02, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Tax Increases, Breaks Dominate Conversation At State Capitol

On this edition of Political Rewind, to bring high speed internet to rural Georgia, legislators are looking at a broad range of taxes on services every...

February 12, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
From left to right, Eric Johnson, Cuffy Sullivan, Bill Nigut, Jim Galloway, Al Scott, Susan Catron.

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  • Politics

Savannah Representatives, Voters: Coastal Issues Matter Statewide

On this edition of Political Rewind, we take the show on the road to Savannah, thanks to an invitation from the League of Women Voters of Coastal...

February 09, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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