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News Articles: Georgia Politics

Governor Brian Kemp

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What does Kemp's decision not to run for Sen. Ossoff's seat mean? A political strategist speaks

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that he will not make a run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. His decision sets off what's likely to be a competitive Republican race, with multiple candidates seeking to take on incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.

May 07, 2025
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya
Ms. Leila E. Martinez, a Puerto Rican math teacher at Iroquois High School, teaches her class virtually from school after students have gone remote for a second week as cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant continue to surge and the untenable staffing numbers in schools in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. January 21, 2022. REUTERS/Amira Karaoud

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Audit finds teacher shortage law worked a little but didn’t fix the problem

As a generation of teachers retire and their burned-out younger colleagues quit sooner, complaining about the workload and the pay, public schools have struggled to keep their classrooms staffed.

May 07, 2025
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By:
  • Ty Tagami and
  • Capitol Beat News Service
Gov. Brian Kemp

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What's next for the Georgia Republicans after Kemp declines to run for Senate?

Kemp's Monday announcement he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026 sets off a chain reaction in the Republican Party as candidates consider a run against incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

May 06, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Georgia Sen. Josh McLaurin of Atlanta, standing next to Georgia Rep. Ruwa Romman of Duluth, announces his run for lieutenant governor along downtown Savannah's riverfront on Monday, May 5, as a container ship sails toward the Port of Savannah.

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Democrat Josh McLaurin launches lieutenant governor bid, condemns tariffs near Savannah port

The Fulton County lawmaker said that Georgia's Republican leadership is kowtowing to President Donald Trump, whose tariffs McLaurin said threaten the East Coast's second-busiest container port.

May 06, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne

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Lawmakers Huddle: Kemp’s bill-signing momentum continues ahead of May 14 deadline

Gov. Brian Kemp’s bill-signing momentum continues as his May 14 deadline to sign or veto bills looms closer.

May 06, 2025
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp official State of Georgia headshot

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Gov. Kemp is officially out of the running for U.S. Senate

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026, leaving the Republican primary to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff wide open.

May 05, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
Warnock

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Sen. Raphael Warnock holds town hall in Southwest Atlanta

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock held a town hall near Atlanta on Sunday evening.

May 05, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
Cherokee County Democrats Chair Nate Rich stands in Allen Temple AME Church in Woodstock, Georgia.

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Hundreds of Democrats attend town hall in Cherokee County

Democrats packed a church in Cherokee County Thursday night. The area is known as a Republican stronghold.

May 02, 2025
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Loeffler in Suwanee

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Small Business Adminstrator Kelly Loeffler visits Georgia to commemorate Trump's first 100 days

Small Business Administrator and former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler was in Georgia Monday to celebrate President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.

April 29, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at a press conference.

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Kemp signs bills on transgender athletes, school safety and other education issues

Transgender students born male can no longer participate on female teams in Georgia’s schools and colleges now that Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban passed by the General Assembly.

April 28, 2025
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By:
  • Ty Tagami
The boundaries of Savannah's inaugural four affordable housing overlay district zones, as proposed by city staff and approved by councilmembers.

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'Maintain Savannah for Savannahians': City Council approves zoning map to boost affordable housing

The push for higher-density development comes as nearly half of Savannah renters find themselves "cost-burdened," spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

April 25, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
Dogwood tree in bloom at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival

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Lawmakers Huddle: Tort reform, immigration legislation and native plants

Spring break festivities have wrapped up, and activity has resumed under the Gold Dome. Lawmakers host Donna Lowry brings updates on legislative developments in this week’s edition of Lawmakers Huddle.

April 25, 2025
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Sen. Bill Cowsert (center) cast the decisive vote Thursday to keep a Medicaid expansion proposal from advancing out of his committee. Cordele Republican Sen. Carden Summers (left) was one of two Republican senators who voted for the bill.

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State Sen. Bill Cowsert announces run for Georgia Attorney General

Cowsert, a Republican, has served in the Georgia Senate since 2006.

April 23, 2025
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By:
  • Emma Auer
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, flanked by state lawmakers and other supporters, signs Senate Bill 68 on Monday. The bill, now law, will drastically change the way liability suits play out in state courts and faced some opposition this session, before ultimately passing both chambers.

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Gov. Kemp signs sweeping lawsuit reform bills into law

One bill aims to reduce frivolous lawsuits and curb rising insurance costs for small business owners, and the other addresses rules to finance certain lawsuits.

April 21, 2025
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026.

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Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he's running for governor in 2026

Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026. He enters a field that remains murky for his party after two top potential candidates backed away from a run.

April 21, 2025
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