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News Articles: Georgia Politics

Bibb County teacher Heidi Hintermaier teaches a summer school reading class in Macon in June, 2023. RS6873_060723_READING_52 FILE.jpg

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  • Education

Georgia Federation of Teachers asks Kemp to call special session to address education funds

A group that represents teachers and school staff across Georgia is asking Gov. Brian Kemp to call a special session to address federal cuts to education funding.

July 11, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
The office of First Liberty Building and Loan, which federal officials allege was a Ponzi scheme, is shown on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Newnan, Ga. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)

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  • Law

Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme

Federal officials are accusing Georgia Republican Brant Frost IV of running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of $140 million. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a federal civil lawsuit Thursday in Atlanta.

July 11, 2025
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By:
  • Associated Press
Georgia state Rep. Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons, left) with Carly Lennig of Gwinnett County, who helped create a new law to allow hunters to wear fluorescent pink hunting garments.

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  • Politics

Lawmakers Huddle: New Georgia laws let truckers carry heavier loads and have hunters seeing pink

In this week’s Lawmakers Huddle, GPB’s Donna Lowry talks to state Rep. Leesa Hagan about the reason for changes in trucking and why she pushed to make sure some hunters can swap their orange gear for pink. 

July 11, 2025
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
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  • Politics

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is officially running for governor. Who else may jump in?

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced Tuesday in a video posted to X that he will seek Georgia's top job. 

July 08, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis

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  • Politics

Georgia appeals court agrees: Local election officials must certify results

Georgia’s state Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s ruling in a 2024 election case, affirming that local election board members must certify election results by the deadline outlined in state law.

July 08, 2025
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By:
  • Maya Homan and
  • Georgia Recorder
In this Jan. 13, 2020 file photo, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr speaks at the state capitol in Atlanta. Democratic state Sen. Jen Jordan is leading with her advocacy of abortion rights as she challenges Carr. The two candidates also disagree over who would best protect Georgians from crime and what’s the best approach to protect consumers and encourage businesses.

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  • Politics

Republican Chris Carr raises $1.25M more for 2026 Georgia governor bid

From February through June 30, Carr was the only major Republican candidate but faces potential GOP primary competition from Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Democrats, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and State Sen. Jason Esteves, have also begun fundraising.

July 08, 2025
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By:
  • Associated Press
A splitscreen image of Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.

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  • Politics

Taxpayer dollars at work: Big Beautiful Bill, Veterans Affairs staffing, legal permanent residency

Georgia's U.S. senators worked on asking Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins about a staffing shortage in Georgia, introducing legislation for a pathway for those seeking legal permanent status, and more.

July 07, 2025
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By:
  • Ambria Burton

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  • News

Georgia courts deliberate over how to incorporate AI into the justice system

The Georgia Supreme Court undertook a 10-month review of artificial intelligence policy in August and released new recommendations on Thursday. The state’s high court proposes a three-year process to adapt to AI.

July 07, 2025
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By:
  • Ty Tagami and
  • Capitol Beat News Service

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  • News

Citing financial mismanagement, five counties seek removal of Brunswick DA

Five counties served by Brunswick DA Keith Higgins are asking for his removal. GPB's Peter Biello speaks with Jabari Gibbs of The Current about the unfolding situation.

Citing financial mismanagement, five counties seek removal of Brunswick DA

July 03, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello
Bloomingdale City Hall

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  • Politics

Landowners sue Savannah suburb over alleged pay-to-play commercial zoning scheme

One developer's warehouse project was approved only after pledging $1.75 million for a new city gymnasium, according to the federal lawsuit.

July 03, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
The Qcells solar panel plant is seen Friday, June 27, 2025, near Cartersville, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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  • Economy

A Georgia town that solidly backed Trump could fall victim to tax bill's green energy cuts

No state may have more to lose than Georgia as Republicans in Congress look to gut federal subsidies that aid both the solar and electric vehicle industries. And few towns have more to lose than Cartersville. Some local Republicans oppose the cuts, but high-ranking Georgia Republicans have been publicly silent.

June 30, 2025
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  • Associated Press

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  • Law

Dozens of new laws take effect July 1

Tuesday is one of the most important days of the year in Georgia politics, as dozens of new laws passed by the Legislature will go into effect. 

June 30, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Savannah GPS graphic

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  • Politics

Savannah City Council approves five-year strategic plan, with public safety named top priority

Real-time data dashboards will be used to track progress and allow public feedback.

June 27, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
Archer Aviation has built a manufacturing facility for its electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Covington, Georgia. Archer Aviation

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  • Politics

Lawmakers Huddle: Georgia on the verge of 'transportation revolution'

You may soon see air taxis flying above you as you're traveling on Georgia interstates. Beginning July 1, a new law gives the Georgia Department of Transportation authority to regulate electric vertical takeoff and landing or EVTOL aircraft.

June 27, 2025
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Lavonnia Moore (center) stands with the book display that she says led to her firing.

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  • News

Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring transgender character

Lavonnia Moore said she was fired after the community helped her assemble a book display at the Pierce County Public Library. Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring transgender character.

June 25, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello
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