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News Articles: Georgia Politics

2 McDuffie County Election Workers Test Positive For COVID-19

The McDuffie County elections office will be short-staffed for the next several days as they process a record number of absentee ballots after two...

May 20, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Look At Re-Opening So Far

Wednesday on Political Rewind , critics said Gov. Brian Kemp took a big risk in beginning to open the state’s economy earlier than was safe. As the...

May 20, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A voter wearing a protective mask is seen at the Dunwoody Library on Monday, May 18, 2020, in Dunwoody, Georgia. Georgians were greeted with a few new procedures as they participated in the first day of in-person early voting for the state's June primary.

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: Election Politics As Primary Approaches

Tuesday on Political Rewind , politics does not stop in the midst of a nationwide pandemic response. Early voting started this week in the statewide...

May 19, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Macon voters head to the polls on the first day of early voting, June 9. Turnout appeared to be light.

Social Distancing, Light Turnout Mark Georgia’s First Day Of Coronavirus Early Voting

On the first day of early voting for the June 9 primary, Georgia voters were met with masked poll workers, increased sanitation and socially-distanced...

May 19, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler ,
  • Grant Blankenship ,
  • and 2 more

Georgia Counties Can Process Absentee Ballots Early For June 9 Election

Facing an avalanche of interest in absentee voting because of the coronavirus, county election administrators can begin processing – but not tabulating ...

May 18, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Attorney Jason Sheffield (left) and his law firm partner, Robert Rubin, respond to questions from the press outside their office on Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Decatur, Georgia.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Ahmaud Arbery Case Draws Visceral Reaction Near And Far

Friday on Political Rewind , national attention turned to Georgia this month as video of the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery went viral,...

May 15, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
When early voting starts on Monday, things are going to look different because of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Brings Changes, Closures, Extra Precautions To Georgia’s Early Voting Process

When Georgians head to the polls Monday for the first statewide election on Georgia’s new $104 million touchscreen voting system in the postponed...

May 15, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler ,
  • Ada Wood ,
  • and 2 more

Judge Denies Request To Postpone Georgia's June 9 Primary

A federal judge has denied a request to postpone Georgia's June 9 primary election, dismissing the case hours after a Thursday hearing. State officials...

May 14, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: Virus Has Lasting Effects To Education, Student Learning

Thursday on Political Rewind , we look at how the virus is disrupting education for Georgia students. Administrators face a big decision as the fall...

May 14, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
In this file photo, Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia.

Kemp Extends Georgia Business Coronavirus Precautions, Touts Decline In Hospitalizations

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new executive order that extends health and safety precautions for reopened businesses through the end of May while state...

May 12, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: Virus Stresses An Already Strained Budget

Tuesday on Political Rewind , there are many uncertainties as the pandemic continues. One eventuality is certain, however; the state budget will be hit...

May 12, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Travis (left) and Gregory McMichael have been arrested on murder and aggravated assault charges for the death of Ahmaud Arbery.

GBI: 'Sufficient Probable Cause' Led To Arrest Of 2 Men In Arbery Killing

The head of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a Friday briefing that after two days of investigating the two-month-old shooting death of...

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: The 2-Month Timeline Behind Murder Charges

Friday on Political Rewind , a brief look at the two-month timeline that led up to murder charges this week in the case of Ahmaud Arbery. New...

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp says the screening criteria for the coronavirus is expanding to include all Georgians, regardless of symptoms.

Kemp: All Georgians, Regardless Of Symptoms, Should Use COVID-19 Screening App

Gov. Brian Kemp is encouraging all Georgians to undergo screening for the coronavirus as the testing supply continues to rise and the federal government...

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Clearer Understanding Of Virus Spread?

Thursday on Political Rewind , a metric that gives fresh perspective on how to view Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen the state: the number of new...

May 07, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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