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DeSantis highlights Florida’s leadership in immigration enforcement, calls for Highway Patrol pay raises

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Georgia become second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims

Read full article: Georgia become second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims

Georgia has become the second state to provide a legal protections to the manufacturer of a popular weed killer.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene declines to challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race

Read full article: Marjorie Taylor Greene declines to challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene won't challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia in next year’s midterms.

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Republican Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter launches Senate bid

Read full article: Republican Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter launches Senate bid

Congressman Buddy Carter has become the first Republican to jump into the race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026.

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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

Read full article: Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for Senate in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.

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Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in Georgia

Read full article: Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in Georgia

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff is among many Democrats looking to find the right path to challenge President Donald Trump and Republicans after the GOP won the White House and congressional majorities in 2024.

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As Gov. Brian Kemp signs Georgia school safety law, supporters look to implementing it

Read full article: As Gov. Brian Kemp signs Georgia school safety law, supporters look to implementing it

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law aimed at preventing future school shootings like the one that killed two students and two teachers in September at the Apalachee High School.

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Sheriff’s deputy killed, another deputy injured during shooting at a traffic stop in Georgia

Read full article: Sheriff’s deputy killed, another deputy injured during shooting at a traffic stop in Georgia

Law enforcement officials say two Georgia deputies were shot during a traffic stop and one of them is dead.

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Georgia lawmakers agree on school safety bill after Apalachee High School shooting

Read full article: Georgia lawmakers agree on school safety bill after Apalachee High School shooting

Georgia lawmakers said repeatedly that a student-tracking database had been removed from a school safety bill.

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Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law

Read full article: Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping 2021 election law in Georgia.

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Georgia bill to codify IVF moves ahead

Read full article: Georgia bill to codify IVF moves ahead

A Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming in the state Senate and will likely go to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature soon.

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Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuits

Read full article: Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuits

The second part of Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority to limit lawsuits and large verdicts won final approval from the House on Thursday.

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Gov. Kemp requests ICE train all 1,100 sworn officers to help identify, detain people living in Georgia illegally

Read full article: Gov. Kemp requests ICE train all 1,100 sworn officers to help identify, detain people living in Georgia illegally

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has requested U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) train all 1,100 sworn officers to help detain people living in the state illegally, according to a news release.

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At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi

Read full article: At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi

At least 32 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the U.S. Kansas authorities said eight people died in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm Friday.

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Georgia governor suspends Glynn County Board of Education member amid money laundering case

Read full article: Georgia governor suspends Glynn County Board of Education member amid money laundering case

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended a Glynn County Board of Education member on Wednesday after she was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit laundering late last year.

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Georgia Gov. Kemp wants to limit lawsuits. But would that keep insurance rates from rising?

Read full article: Georgia Gov. Kemp wants to limit lawsuits. But would that keep insurance rates from rising?

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Southeast Georgia counties issue curfews due to expected dangerous conditions

Read full article: Southeast Georgia counties issue curfews due to expected dangerous conditions

Southeast Georgia counties are issuing curfews due to the expected dangerous conditions.

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1 dies of hypothermia as Georgia officials urge residents to stay home amid winter storm

Read full article: 1 dies of hypothermia as Georgia officials urge residents to stay home amid winter storm

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state officials held a news conference Tuesday morning to give an update on winter storm preparations and urge Georgians to stay off the roads as conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly.

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How Southeast Georgia is preparing for dangerous winter storm: County-by-county

Read full article: How Southeast Georgia is preparing for dangerous winter storm: County-by-county

Freezing temperatures could create dangerous icy conditions on the roads, and Southeast Georgia counties are preparing for the worst.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers 2025 State of the State address

Read full article: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers 2025 State of the State address

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will deliver the 2025 State of the State address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly on Thursday at 11 a.m.

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Georgia governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm, asks residents to stay off roads

Read full article: Georgia governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm, asks residents to stay off roads

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to impact the state starting Friday.

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Georgia's Brian Kemp picked to lead Republican Governors Association

Read full article: Georgia's Brian Kemp picked to lead Republican Governors Association

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has been elected to lead the Republican Governors Association, a one-year position.

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At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia’s Sapelo Island

Read full article: At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia’s Sapelo Island

Authorities say at least seven people were killed Saturday after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island.

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Miriam Adelson's $1 million donation to Gov. Kemp's PAC could help Trump in Georgia

Read full article: Miriam Adelson's $1 million donation to Gov. Kemp's PAC could help Trump in Georgia

Republican megadonor Miriam Adelson has contributed $1 million to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's political action committee.

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A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

Read full article: A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

A federal judge won’t order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November’s elections in the presidential battleground state.

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How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity

Read full article: How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity

For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane's severity can be found at the local Waffle House.

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Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance together

Read full article: Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance together

After making up privately, former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp used the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to put their detente on public display with a month to go before Election Day.

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The Latest: Harris to visit Michigan while Trump heads to Georgia

Read full article: The Latest: Harris to visit Michigan while Trump heads to Georgia

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the union stronghold of Flint, Michigan, on Friday as she battles with Donald Trump for working-class voters who could tip the scales in this year’s election.

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Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia’s gas tax during ongoing state of emergency for Helene

Read full article: Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia’s gas tax during ongoing state of emergency for Helene

Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Tuesday that, starting at midnight Thursday and throughout the state of emergency, Georgia’s gas tax has been suspended.

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Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Read full article: Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Donald Trump is spreading falsehoods about the federal response to the deadly Hurricane Helene, despite claiming not to be politicizing the disaster.

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Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Read full article: Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Donald Trump is spreading falsehoods about the federal response to the deadly Hurricane Helene, despite claiming not to be politicizing the disaster.

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Gov. Kemp: Mother, 1-month-old twins among 17 killed in Georgia during Hurricane Helene

Read full article: Gov. Kemp: Mother, 1-month-old twins among 17 killed in Georgia during Hurricane Helene

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday morning said 11 people died, including a first responder, as Hurricane Helene hit the state late Thursday night.

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Gov. Kemp: Hurricane Helene blamed for 11 deaths in Georgia, including a first responder who died trying to save others

Read full article: Gov. Kemp: Hurricane Helene blamed for 11 deaths in Georgia, including a first responder who died trying to save others

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday morning said 11 people died, including a first responder, as Hurricane Helene hit the state late Thursday night.

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Hurricane Helene kills at least 44 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast

Read full article: Hurricane Helene kills at least 44 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached at least 44.

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Vance and Georgia Gov. Kemp project Republican unity at evangelical event after Trump tensions

Read full article: Vance and Georgia Gov. Kemp project Republican unity at evangelical event after Trump tensions

A leading conservative Christian group is putting on a show of Republican unity in Georgia.

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Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want more

Read full article: Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want more

Georgia’s state House speaker says lawmakers in 2025 will consider new policies after a school shooting killed four at a high school northeast of Atlanta.

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Shooting at Georgia high school leads to unknown number of injuries; suspect in custody

Read full article: Shooting at Georgia high school leads to unknown number of injuries; suspect in custody

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday that four people were killed and at least nine were injured in a shooting at a high school outside of Atlanta.

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How Trump and Georgia's Republican governor made peace, helped by allies anxious about the election

Read full article: How Trump and Georgia's Republican governor made peace, helped by allies anxious about the election

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham helped broker peace between two longtime foes of the same party: former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

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Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results

Read full article: Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results

The state and national Democratic parties are suing to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia's State Election Board.

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Weeks after blistering Georgia's GOP governor, Donald Trump warms to Brian Kemp

Read full article: Weeks after blistering Georgia's GOP governor, Donald Trump warms to Brian Kemp

Donald Trump is changing his tune on Georgia’s Republican governor after delivering a series of blistering attacks at a rally just weeks ago.

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Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference

Read full article: Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference

Donald Trump has recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out.

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Trump publicly attacked Republican Georgia Gov. Kemp during an Atlanta rally. Will there be political consequences?

Read full article: Trump publicly attacked Republican Georgia Gov. Kemp during an Atlanta rally. Will there be political consequences?

When Former President Donald Trump took to the stage in Atlanta over the weekend he didn’t only focus his fire on Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats, he also took shots at another Republican: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

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Coastal Southeast Georgia spared major damage from Tropical Storm Debby

Read full article: Coastal Southeast Georgia spared major damage from Tropical Storm Debby

Tropical Storm Debby is bringing prolonged downpours and flooding to Georgia and the Carolinas on Tuesday after slamming into Florida and prompting the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes.

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Glynn County officials hold virtual news conference to provide updates on Tropical Storm Debby

Read full article: Glynn County officials hold virtual news conference to provide updates on Tropical Storm Debby

Glynn County officials will hold a virtual news conference Sunday morning to provide updates on Tropical Storm Debby.

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Georgia declares State of Emergency for all 159 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

Read full article: Georgia declares State of Emergency for all 159 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all 159 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Debby making landfall along the Florida Big Bend on Monday.

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Trump again tears into Georgia's Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the state

Read full article: Trump again tears into Georgia's Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the state

Former President Donald Trump picked a new fight with Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigned in the key swing state where he’s looking to reverse his narrow 2020 loss to Joe Biden.

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In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes

Read full article: In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes

Georgia state Superintendent Richard Woods now says the state will pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies.

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Project 2028: A parade of Republican officials jockeys during the RNC for future White House runs

Read full article: Project 2028: A parade of Republican officials jockeys during the RNC for future White House runs

Donald Trump is the dominant figure in the Republican Party.

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Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirement

Read full article: Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirement

A federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration complied with the law when it declined to grant an extension to Georgia’s year-old Medicaid plan, which is the only one in the country that has a work requirement for recipients of the publicly funded health coverage for low-income people.

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Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment is not promising

Read full article: Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment is not promising

By now, Georgia officials expected their new Medicaid plan to provide health insurance to 25,000 low income residents.

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5 members of Georgia family killed when small plane crashes in New York

Read full article: 5 members of Georgia family killed when small plane crashes in New York

Authorities say five members of a family from Georgia who were visiting Cooperstown, New York, for a baseball tournament died when their small plane crashed in a rural part of the state.

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Georgia Primary: Polls have closed, watch the results here as they come in

Read full article: Georgia Primary: Polls have closed, watch the results here as they come in

The polls have closed in Georgia’s primary elections - find results in statewide races and races across southeast Georgia here, as the votes are tallied.

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Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally, for seat on the RNC

Read full article: Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally, for seat on the RNC

Georgia Republicans have elected to the Republican National Committee a conservative activist who helped organize the pro-Donald Trump rally on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Amy Kremer helped organize the pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally. Now she is seeking a Georgia seat on the RNC

Read full article: Amy Kremer helped organize the pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally. Now she is seeking a Georgia seat on the RNC

Amy Kremer is a conservative activist who helped organize the Jan. 6, 2021 rally that led to a mob storming the U.S. Capitol.

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Georgia Gov. Kemp signs new voting regulations ahead of general election

Read full article: Georgia Gov. Kemp signs new voting regulations ahead of general election

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed new voting regulations ahead of the general election in November.

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Georgia lawmakers vowed to restrain tax breaks. But the governor's veto saved a data-center break

Read full article: Georgia lawmakers vowed to restrain tax breaks. But the governor's veto saved a data-center break

Georgia lawmakers vowed they were going to rein in tax breaks for businesses this year, but their efforts came to nothing.

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Georgia governor signs law adding regulations for production and sale of herbal supplement kratom

Read full article: Georgia governor signs law adding regulations for production and sale of herbal supplement kratom

Georgia’s governor has signed a bill putting new regulations on the production and sale of products containing kratom, a plant-based supplement.

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Gov. Kemp signs new law to speed up income tax reduction in Georgia

Read full article: Gov. Kemp signs new law to speed up income tax reduction in Georgia

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp held a ceremony Thursday morning in Augusta to sign legislation aimed at reducing taxes for families and businesses.

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50 years after Hank Aaron's 715th homer, Hall of Fame announces statue, Postal Service unveils stamp

Read full article: 50 years after Hank Aaron's 715th homer, Hall of Fame announces statue, Postal Service unveils stamp

Baseball’s Hall of Fame will unveil a bronze statue of Hank Aaron on May 23 on the first floor of its museum in Cooperstown, New York.

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Georgia lawmakers approve new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest

Read full article: Georgia lawmakers approve new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest

Georgia lawmakers have approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state’s presidential ballot.

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Glynn-Brunswick 911 launches ‘Logan’s List’ to help first responders identify people with special needs

Read full article: Glynn-Brunswick 911 launches ‘Logan’s List’ to help first responders identify people with special needs

The Glynn-Brunswick 911 center launched a database Friday where citizens can register members of the community with special needs.

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Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill

Read full article: Some Georgia workers would find it harder to become union members under a new bill

Georgia lawmakers have made it harder for workers at companies getting state economic incentives to unionize, in what could be a violation of federal law.

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These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)

Read full article: These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)

Former President Donald Trump dominated the Republican presidential primaries on his way to a third consecutive nomination.

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Florida Senate unanimously passes bill to define antisemitism

Read full article: Florida Senate unanimously passes bill to define antisemitism

Antisemitism would be defined in Florida law under a bill whose sponsor warned that an increase in acts against Jewish people will lead to extremism against other groups.

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Plant Vogtle unit 4 generates electricity

Read full article: Plant Vogtle unit 4 generates electricity

Plant Vogtle unit 4 generates electricity and connects with the grid

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Republicans say Georgia student's killing shows Biden's migration policies have failed

Read full article: Republicans say Georgia student's killing shows Biden's migration policies have failed

Students at two Georgia colleges are grappling with the killing of a nursing student killed in a violent act that Republicans including former President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp blamed on the immigration policies of President Joe Biden.

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Churches and nonprofits ensnared in Georgia push to restrict bail funds

Read full article: Churches and nonprofits ensnared in Georgia push to restrict bail funds

For years, churches and nonprofits have banded together money to bail out people from jail, often in time for Mother's Day or Father's Day.

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‘She was serving our country’: Community pays respects to Army Sergeant Kennedy Sanders

Read full article: ‘She was serving our country’: Community pays respects to Army Sergeant Kennedy Sanders

The community gathered in Waycross Friday to honor Army Sergeant Kennedy Sanders, the 24-year-old who was among the three soldiers killed in a drone attack in Jordan in late January.

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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp sets the stage to aid Texas governor’s border standoff with Biden

Read full article: Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp sets the stage to aid Texas governor’s border standoff with Biden

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will send more of his state's National Guard soldiers to aid Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to control illegal crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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In possible test of federal labor law, Georgia could make it harder for some workers to join unions

Read full article: In possible test of federal labor law, Georgia could make it harder for some workers to join unions

Georgia's ruling Republicans are moving to make it harder for workers at companies that get economic incentives to join labor unions, in what could be a test of current federal law.

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Georgia governor signs bill that would define antisemitism in state law

Read full article: Georgia governor signs bill that would define antisemitism in state law

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law defining antisemitism in state law.

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Georgia Governor Kemp wants to amend bill to speed up state’s income tax cut

Read full article: Georgia Governor Kemp wants to amend bill to speed up state’s income tax cut

In Georgia, a bill passed in 2022 that reduces the state income tax each year until it reaches 4.9% by 2029. Governor Brian Kemp is looking to amend the bill to speed up the state’s income tax cut.

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Gov. Brian Kemp seeks to draw political contrasts in his State of the State speech

Read full article: Gov. Brian Kemp seeks to draw political contrasts in his State of the State speech

Gov. Brian Kemp used his State of the State speech to draw contrasts between his Republican philosophy and Democrats in an election year when the presidency and all of Georgia’s state House and Senate seats are on the ballot, but the Republican Kemp himself doesn’t face the voters.

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WATCH LIVE: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers 2024 State of the State address

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers 2024 State of the State address

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will deliver his State of the State address on Thursday, January 11, and is expected to address teacher pay raises, affordable housing and scholarship opportunities.

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Lawsuit limits and antisemitism are among topics Georgia lawmakers plan to take on in 2024

Read full article: Lawsuit limits and antisemitism are among topics Georgia lawmakers plan to take on in 2024

Georgia’s General Assembly has begun its 2024 regular session.

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There's a glimmer of hope for broader health coverage in Georgia, but also a good chance of a fizzle

Read full article: There's a glimmer of hope for broader health coverage in Georgia, but also a good chance of a fizzle

Long-held Republican opposition to broader health care coverage may be softening in Georgia and Mississippi.

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Thanksgiving travel: When to hit the road to avoid the holiday gridlock

Read full article: Thanksgiving travel: When to hit the road to avoid the holiday gridlock

The holiday travel season officially starts Friday and 3 million Floridians are expected to hit the road or head to the airport over the next week.

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Gov. Kemp extends gas tax suspension in Georgia until after Thanksgiving

Read full article: Gov. Kemp extends gas tax suspension in Georgia until after Thanksgiving

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency because of record inflation and suspended the gas tax, beginning at midnight Wednesday.

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Legitimacy of mass voter challenge on trial in political battleground Georgia

Read full article: Legitimacy of mass voter challenge on trial in political battleground Georgia

A former Georgia voter has testified that he felt overwhelmed and discouraged when he learned that his eligibility to cast a ballot in the state had been challenged ahead of a critical election for two U.S. Senate seats in Georgia.

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Gov. Kemp suspends gas tax in Georgia because of record inflation

Read full article: Gov. Kemp suspends gas tax in Georgia because of record inflation

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency because of record inflation and suspended the gas tax, beginning at midnight Wednesday.

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President Biden declares 3 Georgia counties are eligible for disaster aid after Hurricane Idalia

Read full article: President Biden declares 3 Georgia counties are eligible for disaster aid after Hurricane Idalia

President Joe Biden is approving a disaster declaration for three Georgia counties following Hurricane Idalia’s sprint across the state.

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President Biden declares 3 Georgia counties are eligible for disaster aid after Hurricane Idalia

Read full article: President Biden declares 3 Georgia counties are eligible for disaster aid after Hurricane Idalia

President Joe Biden is approving a disaster declaration for three Georgia counties following Hurricane Idalia’s sprint across the state.

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Efforts to punish Fani Willis over Trump prosecution are 'political theater,' Georgia Gov. Kemp says

Read full article: Efforts to punish Fani Willis over Trump prosecution are 'political theater,' Georgia Gov. Kemp says

Georgia Gov_ Brian Kemp is dismissing efforts by his fellow Republicans to punish Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for prosecuting Donald Trump as “political theater.”.

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Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election

Read full article: Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election

Former President Donald Trump says he will surrender to authorities in Georgia on Thursday to face charges in the case accusing him of illegally scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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Georgia prosecutors are suing to strike down a new state law that undermines their authority

Read full article: Georgia prosecutors are suing to strike down a new state law that undermines their authority

Four district attorneys in Georgia are asking a judge to strike down a law creating a commission to discipline and remove prosecutors, arguing it violates the U.S. and Georgia constitutions.

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Still in the money: Georgia government will pocket another $5 billion budget surplus

Read full article: Still in the money: Georgia government will pocket another $5 billion budget surplus

That’s about $1,000 for every Georgia resident.

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Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of work requirements

Read full article: Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of work requirements

Georgia is offering a new bargain to some adults without health insurance beginning Saturday: Go to work or school and the state will cover you.

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Georgia governor attacks Biden's electric vehicle policy at federally-backed battery material maker

Read full article: Georgia governor attacks Biden's electric vehicle policy at federally-backed battery material maker

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is escalating his attack on President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle policy.

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New proposed financial budget will give Georgia educators $2K raise

Read full article: New proposed financial budget will give Georgia educators $2K raise

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new budget proposal Friday that calls for $32.4 billion in state funds and $55.9 billion overall including federal and other spending.

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Georgia enacts law letting panel punish, oust prosecutors

Read full article: Georgia enacts law letting panel punish, oust prosecutors

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill into law creating a new commission empowered to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors.

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Georgia election chief denies Democrats early 2024 primary

Read full article: Georgia election chief denies Democrats early 2024 primary

Georgia’s Republican secretary of state has set the battleground state’s 2024 presidential primary for March 12.

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Georgia's Kemp veers from Trump, but state GOP not moving on

Read full article: Georgia's Kemp veers from Trump, but state GOP not moving on

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is trying to steer the Republican Party away from Donald Trump and his 2020 election lies, but his state party shows little interest in moving on.

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Gov. Kemp signs Georgia law for veterans mental health grants

Read full article: Gov. Kemp signs Georgia law for veterans mental health grants

Georgia is creating a $750,000 grant program to support mental health programs for military service members, veterans and their families.

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Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18

Read full article: Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban on most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18.

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Inside the Trump grand jury that probed election meddling

Read full article: Inside the Trump grand jury that probed election meddling

Emily Kohrs was between jobs when she suddenly found herself at the center of one of the nation’s most significant legal proceedings.

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Georgia lawmakers consider bill to crack down on gang violence

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A new bill would set minimum sentences at five and 10 years.

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Key Republican wants Ga. as early primary state — in 2028

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants his state to become an early presidential primary host — just not in 2024, as President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party are pushing.

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READ: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s full State of the State speech

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Here is the text of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the State speech.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp emphasizes crime-fighting efforts in speech

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp emphasized efforts to fight crime in his State of the State speech Wednesday, saying he would back up what had been a major theme of his reelection campaign with legislation.

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Seeing another surplus, Kemp still ready to spend in budget

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Pay raises and tax refunds mean Georgia’s era of big spending is not over.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp begins 2nd term with new pay raise pledge

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Georgia’s Brian Kemp is pledging a low-drama conservative agenda after being sworn in for a second term Thursday. Kemp is calling for $2,000-across-the-board pay increases for state employees and public school teachers.

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