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"They came to the doorstep of John Lewis’s congressional district," Ossoff said, referring to the recent FBI raid at the Fulton County elections center. "And as a result, we are going to mobilize the biggest and most unstoppable turnout in state history.”
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Ossoff tells voters ‘we will overcome this together’ • Georgia Recorder
At a campaign rally in Atlanta, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff told voters that “the first light of dawn is on the horizon.”
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February 7, 2026 at 11:14 PM
"They came to the doorstep of John Lewis’s congressional district," Ossoff said, referring to the recent FBI raid at the Fulton County elections center. "And as a result, we are going to mobilize the biggest and most unstoppable turnout in state history.”
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Our weekly recap: Trump backs a candidate to replace Greene, a Georgia Senate race takes shape and more
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Trump backs a candidate to replace Greene, a Georgia Senate race takes shape and more • Georgia Recorder
The big news in Georgia politics this week was the surprise announcement from a wealthy health care executive that he will join in the GOP primary race for governor. But there were other significant ...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Our weekly recap: Trump backs a candidate to replace Greene, a Georgia Senate race takes shape and more
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Rick Jackson, who is relatively unknown statewide, pitched himself as a “conservative business leader” capable of breaking up the political establishment “cartel.”
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A little known candidate shakes up GOP primary for Georgia governor • Georgia Recorder
Rick Jackson’s late entry to the Republican gubernatorial primary rattled Georgia political leaders who assumed the field of candidates was largely set.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Rick Jackson, who is relatively unknown statewide, pitched himself as a “conservative business leader” capable of breaking up the political establishment “cartel.”
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The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political parties expressed dismay and called it racist.
White House takes down racist meme of Obamas posted on Trump social media • Georgia Recorder
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political pa...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political parties expressed dismay and called it racist.
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The $42.3 billion spending plan now moves to the Senate, where lawmakers will want to leave their own mark on the budget.
Georgia House lawmakers go for property tax break instead of governor's income tax rebate • Georgia Recorder
Georgia House lawmakers have replaced the governor’s proposed income tax rebate with a one-time tax break for homeowners. The change was included in the chamber’s version of this year’s revised budget...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
The $42.3 billion spending plan now moves to the Senate, where lawmakers will want to leave their own mark on the budget.
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President Donald Trump’s demands now have some state and local election officials fearing — and preparing for — a tumultuous year ahead, Jonathan Shorman reports.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/06/trumps-calls-to-nationalize-elections-have-state-local-election-officials-bracing-for-tumult/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/06/trumps-calls-to-nationalize-elections-have-state-local-election-officials-bracing-for-tumult/
Trump’s calls to ‘nationalize’ elections have state, local election officials bracing for tumult • Stateline
State and local election officials are bracing for the prospect of federal action after President Donald Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
President Donald Trump’s demands now have some state and local election officials fearing — and preparing for — a tumultuous year ahead, Jonathan Shorman reports.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/06/trumps-calls-to-nationalize-elections-have-state-local-election-officials-bracing-for-tumult/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/06/trumps-calls-to-nationalize-elections-have-state-local-election-officials-bracing-for-tumult/
Congress has approved the first public health funding bill since President Donald Trump began his second term, with lawmakers largely rejecting his proposed spending cuts and the elimination of dozens of programs.
'It is astonishing': Congress rebuffs Trump push to slash $33B from health, human services • Georgia Recorder
WASHINGTON — Congress has approved the first public health funding bill since President Donald Trump began his second term, with lawmakers largely rejecting his proposed spending cuts and the eliminat...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Congress has approved the first public health funding bill since President Donald Trump began his second term, with lawmakers largely rejecting his proposed spending cuts and the elimination of dozens of programs.
Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and recent meme culture, could soon get official recognition at the Georgia Capitol.
Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so. • Georgia Recorder
ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and recent meme culture, could soon get official recognition at the Georgia Capitol. House Bill 1013, introduced by Rep. Eric Bell, a Jone...
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February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and recent meme culture, could soon get official recognition at the Georgia Capitol.
Georgia House lawmakers have replaced the governor’s proposed income tax rebate with a one-time tax break for homeowners.
Georgia House lawmakers go for property tax break instead of governor's income tax rebate • Georgia Recorder
Georgia House lawmakers have replaced the governor’s proposed income tax rebate with a one-time tax break for homeowners. The change was included in the chamber’s version of this year’s revised budget...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Georgia House lawmakers have replaced the governor’s proposed income tax rebate with a one-time tax break for homeowners.
At a time of national turmoil over federal immigration enforcement efforts, representatives of Georgia’s Latino community showed up at the state Capitol Thursday to demonstrate their growing political clout in the battleground state.
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Latino community advocates celebrate growing political power in Georgia • Georgia Recorder
Advocates highlighted the collective electoral power that Latino voters are amassing throughout Georgia ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM
At a time of national turmoil over federal immigration enforcement efforts, representatives of Georgia’s Latino community showed up at the state Capitol Thursday to demonstrate their growing political clout in the battleground state.
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President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the form of bipartisan approval of a spending law that gives the department a small raise.
In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department • Georgia Recorder
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the for...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM
President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the form of bipartisan approval of a spending law that gives the department a small raise.
The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details to share about when actual negotiations would begin.
Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill • Georgia Recorder
WASHINGTON — The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details t...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details to share about when actual negotiations would begin.
New from @mayahoman.bsky.social: Fulton County has filed a lawsuit challenging last week’s FBI raid on an elections warehouse, County Commission Chair Robb Pitts announced Wednesday.
Fulton County officials file lawsuit seeking return of 2020 ballots taken during FBI raid • Georgia Recorder
Fulton County has filed a lawsuit challenging last week’s FBI raid on an elections warehouse, County Commission Chair Robb Pitts announced Wednesday. The lawsuit, which Pitts said was filed in federal...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
New from @mayahoman.bsky.social: Fulton County has filed a lawsuit challenging last week’s FBI raid on an elections warehouse, County Commission Chair Robb Pitts announced Wednesday.
New proposal requires weapons detection systems at all Georgia public schools, reports @journalistross.bsky.social.
New proposal requires weapons detection systems at all Georgia public schools • Georgia Recorder
Getting off the school bus or being dropped off in the morning could look different if a bill under consideration in the state Capitol passes into law. House Bill 1023, sponsored by House Majority Lea...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM
New proposal requires weapons detection systems at all Georgia public schools, reports @journalistross.bsky.social.
The Georgia state Senate passed a bill Tuesday to prevent local governments and school districts from opting out of a statewide homestead tax exemption, which caps annual property tax increases.
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Bill making property tax increase cap mandatory passes Georgia Senate • Georgia Recorder
The Georgia state Senate passed a bill Tuesday to prevent local governments and school districts from opting out of a statewide homestead tax exemption, which caps annual property tax increases. After...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The Georgia state Senate passed a bill Tuesday to prevent local governments and school districts from opting out of a statewide homestead tax exemption, which caps annual property tax increases.
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Librarians and education advocates are warning that a bill moving through the state Legislature could cause Georgia’s librarians to self-censor controversial materials and lead to more challenges on books about LGBTQ people or issues.
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Georgia librarians could face criminal charges for ‘harmful materials’ • Georgia Recorder
Librarians and education advocates are warning that a bill moving through the state Legislature could cause Georgia’s librarians to self-censor controversial materials and lead to more challenges on b...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Librarians and education advocates are warning that a bill moving through the state Legislature could cause Georgia’s librarians to self-censor controversial materials and lead to more challenges on books about LGBTQ people or issues.
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President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run elections.
Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections • Georgia Recorder
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run e...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:51 AM
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run elections.
It turns out the race to be Georgia’s next governor is not so set after all. With the primary less than five months away, another prominent candidate has jumped into the contest for the Republican nomination.
Republican health care executive becomes surprise late entrant in Georgia's race for governor • Georgia Recorder
It turns out the race to be Georgia’s next governor is not so set after all. With the primary less than five months away, another prominent candidate has jumped into the contest for the Republican no...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:05 PM
It turns out the race to be Georgia’s next governor is not so set after all. With the primary less than five months away, another prominent candidate has jumped into the contest for the Republican nomination.
US House Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s firing in rally outside ICE headquarters
US House Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s firing in rally outside ICE headquarters • Georgia Recorder
WASHINGTON — Dozens of U.S. House Democrats and leaders of several caucuses rallied on a chilly Tuesday morning outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in the nation’s capital, d...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
US House Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s firing in rally outside ICE headquarters
New analysis: Ossoff’s dominance in the U.S. Senate money race continues
Ossoff’s dominance in the U.S. Senate money race continues • Georgia Recorder
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is entering 2026 with a huge fundraising edge over his Republican rivals, while one of Georgia’s longest serving lawmakers is facing a potentially competitive primary a...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM
New analysis: Ossoff’s dominance in the U.S. Senate money race continues
State officials and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing criticism for a lack of information following a jet fuel spill that contaminated the Flint River, which provides drinking water to 400,000 people south of Atlanta and in central Georgia.
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Atlanta airport fuel spill draws criticism over lack of information • Georgia Recorder
Authorities haven't released details on the size or duration of the leak that led to a state of emergency, even as cleanup continues.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
State officials and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing criticism for a lack of information following a jet fuel spill that contaminated the Flint River, which provides drinking water to 400,000 people south of Atlanta and in central Georgia.
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A California-based Planned Parenthood chapter will help manage Planned Parenthood Southeast amid leadership crisis.
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California branch to manage Planned Parenthood Southeast amid leadership crisis
A California-based Planned Parenthood chapter will help manage Planned Parenthood Southeast after months of turmoil that led to an internal investigation and the ouster of the embattled…
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February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A California-based Planned Parenthood chapter will help manage Planned Parenthood Southeast amid leadership crisis.
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The ballots are now set for two special legislative races in Georgia and the candidates are still lining up for a third contest set for March 10.
Two Georgia state House races take shape • Georgia Recorder
The ballots are now set for two special legislative races in Georgia and the candidates are still lining up for a third contest set for March 10. Since the 2026 legislative session is already underwa...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM
The ballots are now set for two special legislative races in Georgia and the candidates are still lining up for a third contest set for March 10.
NEW from @mayahoman.bsky.social: A California-based Planned Parenthood chapter will help manage Planned Parenthood Southeast after months of turmoil that led to an internal investigation and the ouster of the embattled organization’s interim CEO late last year.
Planned Parenthood Southeast to be managed by LA branch • Georgia Recorder
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles said the organization will serve in an “interim leadership capacity” to support Planned Parenthood Southeast.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
NEW from @mayahoman.bsky.social: A California-based Planned Parenthood chapter will help manage Planned Parenthood Southeast after months of turmoil that led to an internal investigation and the ouster of the embattled organization’s interim CEO late last year.