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Political Rewind: New Numbers Behind In-State Contributions To Democratic Candidates

Monday on Political Rewind , new figures reveal how much Georgia donors are contributing to Democratic presidential campaigns, and the numbers show...

February 18, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Members of the Georgia House of Representatives are rejecting some midyear budget cuts proposed by Gov. Brian Kemp.

House Panels Reject Some Kemp Cuts In Current Georgia Budget

Members of the Georgia House of Representatives are rejecting some midyear budget cuts proposed by Gov. Brian Kemp. They say the Republican governor...

February 17, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Workers load voting equipment into a truck at the state's election warehouse in Cobb County.

State Delivers Final Voting Machines For March Presidential Primary

At the state’s election warehouse northwest of Atlanta Friday morning, a buzzing hive of workers loaded trucks with boxes of voting equipment, some of...

February 14, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Gov. Brian Kemp Talks About State Of Budget Process

Gov. Brian Kemp says he foresees a “great budget” when the second round of budget discussions end this week. Just 12 days into the 2020 session under...

February 13, 2020
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  • GPB Radio News
Mark McDonough resigned Thursday, Feb. 13 as public safety commissioner after Gov. Brian Kemp asked for his resignation.

Georgia Public Safety Commissioner Resigns After Cheating Scandal

Gov. Brian Kemp asked the state's public safety commissioner to resign after a rocky few months for the agency that oversees the Georgia State Patrol...

February 13, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Candidates include (from top left to bottom right) incumbent Sen. David Perdue, Democrats Sarah Riggs Amico, Raphael Warnock, Matt Lieberman, Teresa Tomlinson and Jon Ossoff, Rep. Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) and incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.)

Who Is Running For Georgia’s US Senate Seats?

As you might already know, both of Georgia’s U.S. Senate seats will be on the ballot next November. You also may know that Gov. Brian Kemp has selected...

February 12, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler

Georgia’s Largest County Encourages Early Voting With Record Turnout Expected In 2020

As election workers across the state begin final preparations for the new ballot-marking device system being used for the March 24 presidential primary...

February 12, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
A woman takes a Democratic ballot to vote in the New Hampshire Primary at Parker-Varney Elementary School, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Manchester, N.H.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: After New Hampshire, Presidential Candidates Plan Next Steps

Wednesday on Political Rewind , breaking down the results from the New Hampshire primary. Vermont’s Sen. Bernie Sanders has won a narrow victory over...

February 12, 2020
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  • Bill Nigut
Former Gov. Nathan Deal speaks at the dedication of the Nathan Deal Judicial Center

‘Rule Of Law’ Honored At Dedication Of Nathan Deal Judicial Center

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the new state court building in Atlanta is a “majestic” building that pays homage to both the rule of...

February 11, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
Samantha Murch, center, accompanied by her two boys Alexander, 8, and Jacob, 11, left, steps out of the voting booth for the New Hampshire primary at Bishop O'Neill Youth Center, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Manchester, N.H.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: No Clear Front-runner In Georgia Senate Race, NH Primary

Tuesday on Political Rewind , it is a crowded field in the race for the Senate seat held now held by Gov. Brian Kemp appointee Sen. Kelly Loeffler. A...

February 11, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Rev. Bettye Holland Williams (center), president of the Concerned Black Clergy of Metro Atlanta, receives a demonstration of the new system from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and elections staff.

New Outreach Effort Aims To Bring New Voting Machines To Churches Across Georgia

The Georgia secretary of state’s office is launching an expanded partnership with The King Center to bring demonstrations of the state’s new $104...

February 10, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden listens to a question from Madison Moore, at right with microphone, at a campaign event, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020.

Mercer Student At Center Of Biden's 'Dog-Faced' Comment: 'I Think He's A Poor Candidate'

Madison Moore, the Mercer University student who was called a "lying dog-faced pony soldier" by former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe...

February 10, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Health Care Takes Center Stage In State Budget Talks

Monday on Political Rewind , formal meetings in the legislature were put on hold last week as agency heads and legislative leaders discussed Gov. Brian...

February 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Georgia State House Rep. Rick Jasperse talks with colleagues during the first day of the year for the 2020 general session of the state legislature.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Legislators Huddle As Budget Break Begins

Thursday on Political Rewind , Gov. Brian Kemp has offered a sharp rebuke to lawmakers who have called a halt to the legislative session to try and...

February 06, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Members of the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections speak at a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.

Athens-Clarke County Begins Testing, Preps As March Election Looms

The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections has begun testing components of Georgia’s new $104 million ballot-marking device voting system that will be...

February 04, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
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