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News Articles: Johnny Isakson

Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) prepares his farewell speech to the U.S. Senate

'Bipartisanship Is A State Of Being:' Johnny Isakson Bids Farewell To The Senate

Georgia’s Senior Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) delivered his farewell speech Tuesday from the floor of the U.S. Senate. Isakson is stepping down at...

December 03, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington

Isakson To Deliver Senate Farewell Address

Sen. Johnny Isakson is set to deliver his farewell speech Tuesday afternoon from the floor of the U.S. Senate. The three-term Republican is the only...

December 03, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Colorado Supreme Court Justice Allison Eid, on her nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Washington.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Tumultuous Storm Gathers Over Isakson Seat

Today on Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp is locked in a battle with President Donald Trump over his choice to replace Sen. Johnny Isakson in the U.S....

December 02, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Rep. Doug Collins R-Ga., speaks on a news conference during the House Republican members conference in Baltimore, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Will We See A Decision From Gov. Brian Kemp?

Today on Political Rewind, as we await word on Gov. Brian Kemp’s appointment to fill Johnny Isakson’s seat in the U.S. Senate, President Trump...

November 25, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
President Donald Trump is greeted by Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., and his wife Marty Kemp after arriving at Dobbins Air Reserve Base to attend a fundraiser, and speak at the launch of "Black Voices for Trump," Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Marietta, Ga.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Trump Makes A Hard Decision For Kemp Even Harder

Today on Political Rewind, President Donald Trump jumps the gun and declares his choice for Sen. Johnny Isakson’s seat, even before Gov. Brian Kemp...

November 22, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A person watches a broadcast of a Democratic presidential debate at a bar in Atlanta, Thursday, June 27, 2019.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Presidential Politics Comes To Town In Lead Up To Georgia's Debate

Today on Political Rewind, it is debate week in Georgia. Democratic candidates for president and other party leaders are already arriving in Atlanta to...

November 18, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Colorado Supreme Court Justice Allison Eid, on her nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Washington.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Decision Inching Closer On Isakson's Senate Seat

Today on Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp sets Monday as the deadline to apply for Sen. Johnny Isakson’s seat. More than 500 people have offered...

November 15, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
The sun sets behind the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in this slow-shutter speed exposure. Veterans Day will be celebrated in the United States on Monday.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: As Georgia Celebrates Veterans Day, Issues Continue in Veterans' Care

As the country honors its military veterans today, we’ll look at the problems that continue to plague the veterans’ hospital here in Atlanta and at the...

November 11, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Submit your questions for the mayor on Twitter with the hashtag #QuestionsForKeisha or by email at allATL@gpb.org.

Atlanta Mayor Answers Questions About The Debate At Tyler Perry Studios, Public Transit

How can the city of Atlanta become a leader in mental health reform? Will the city institute an anti-idling law to improve air quality? How have pay...

November 07, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Sophia Saliby
A Dominion ballot-marking device is set up at the Georgia National Fair in Perry. The new voting system is scheduled to be in place for the March 24, 2020, presidential preference primary.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Concerns Raised Over The 300,000 Georgians To Be Struck From Voter Rolls

Today on Political Rewind, the secretary of state has announced plans to strike more than 300,000 Georgians from the voter rolls. Similar to the 2018...

October 30, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Leroy Johnson served in the Georgia State Senate from 1963 to 1975. He was 91.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Remembering A 'Pioneer' Of Justice In Georgia

On this edition of Political Rewind, a giant of Georgia politics passed away yesterday. Leroy Johnson was Georgia’s first black state senator since...

October 26, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
The annual 2019 state dinner of the Democratic Party of Georgia on Oct. 23, 2019, had prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams as a speaker.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Democrats, Republicans Eye Georgia's Senate Seats, But Who Will Be The Nominees?

Today on Political Rewind, Georgia Democrats rally around their chances to win key races in 2020 at their annual dinner. In attendance: both declared...

October 23, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
 Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., flanked by Rep. Buddy Carter R-Ga., left, and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., right, leads a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Applications Pile Up for Isakson's Senate Seat

Today on Political Rewind, several intriguing candidates for Sen. Johnny Isakson’s seat have emerged, including a prominent GOP figure's daughter and...

October 04, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Both U.S. senators from Georgia have announced legislation aimed at curbing mass violence.

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  • Law

Two Georgia Senators Propose Plans for School Security

In the past few days, both U.S. senators from Georgia have announced legislation aimed at curbing mass violence. Outgoing Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson...

October 01, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Amy Kiley
In this Feb. 14, 2019 photo, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., leads a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.  Gov. Brian Kemp has announced he is accepting applications from those looking to fill Isakson's seat when he steps down at the end of 2019.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Now Accepting Applications For US Senate Seat

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp takes an interesting approach to replacing Sen. Johnny Isakson by inviting all who are interested...

September 18, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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