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News Articles: Johnny Isakson

Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.

Johnny Isakson Speaks About His Decision To Resign From US Senate

Following his resignation announcement citing health issues, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson shared insights into what led him to his decision to step down and...

September 18, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Who Doesn't Want To Be A US Senator?

On this edition of Political Rewind, in the wake of Johnny Isakson’s surprise decision to retire, two U.S. Senate seats are now on the ballot in...

September 06, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
In this Feb. 14, 2019, photo, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., leads a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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  • Politics

Politicial Rewind: How Isakson's Resignation Affects Georgia's 2020 Elections

As Johnny Isakson prepares to step down from the U.S. Senate after four decades in public office, a panel of political leaders from both sides of the...

August 30, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

What Impact Will Johnny Isakson’s Senate Retirement Have On Georgia Politics?

The news that U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) will resign his seat at the end of 2019 sent shockwaves through the political landscape in Georgia, as...

August 29, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Rickey Bevington
Isakson announced he would be resigning from his Senate seat at the end of the year.

Reaction And Political Fallout Following Sen. Isakson's Resignation

U.S. Sen . Johnny Isakson’s surprise resignation has led to praise and thanks from people and groups on both sides of the aisle.   Isakson made the...

August 29, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
U.S. Senator Johnny Iskason, who announced his intent to resign at the end of 2019, appearing on Political Rewind in February, 2018.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson To Resign; Two Senate Seats In Play In 2020

On this edition of Political Rewind, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson stuns Georgia’s political community by announcing his retirement, citing his health...

August 28, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.

Johnny Isakson Announces Plans To Resign From U.S. Senate At End Of 2019

Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson will be resigning at the end of 2019.

August 28, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
Sen. Johnny Isakson has been released from rehab after fracturing ribs in his D.C. apartments.

Isakson Released From Hospital After Fracturing Ribs In A Fall

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson is home from the hospital following a week of inpatient rehabilitation. The 74-year-old senior senator, who has Parkinson’s...

July 26, 2019
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By:
  • Amy Kiley

Sen. Isakson Hospitalized With Fractured Ribs After Fall

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) is in the hospital after falling in his D.C. apartment, according to a statement from his office. The 74-year-old...

July 17, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Sen. Isakson Rebukes Trump's Attacks on Late Sen. McCain

On this edition of Political Rewind, an exclusive interview with Georgia's Senior U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Isakson responds to President Trump's...

March 20, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Sen. Johnny Isakson

In Wake Of Sunday Tornadoes, Lawmakers Push For Federal Disaster Aid

As people across the state continue t o clean up from Sunday’s tornadoes , Georgia lawmakers continue to push for more federal disaster relief funding.

March 06, 2019
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
Brian Kemp, center, walks with President Donald Trump, right, and Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga) as Trump arrives for a rally in Macon.

David Perdue: Federal Hurricane Relief Expected This Week

U.S. Sen. David Perdue told members of the Georgia House of Representatives that he expects a disaster relief package to help victims devastated by...

February 26, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Ralston Responds to New Allegations

On this edition of Political Rewind, House Speaker David Ralston is pushing back against an AJC investigative report that alleges he used his position...

February 18, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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Johnny Isakson to Receive Inaugural John McCain Service Award

Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) will receive the first John McCain Service to Country Award on Tuesday evening in Washington, D.C. The late senator's widow,...

February 12, 2019
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By:
  • Bailey Walker
President Donald Trump announced a deal to temporarily reopen the government, in the Rose Garden of the White House.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Shutdown Ends, Trump says 'We Have Reached A Deal'

On this edition of Political Rewind, after two bills failed to break the standoff between Republicans and Democrats, President Donald Trump announced a...

January 25, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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