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Sen. Raphael Warnock is working on children's book inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000
Read full article: Sen. Raphael Warnock is working on children's book inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is working on a children’s book centered on a generous boy and a proliferating baloney sandwich and inspired by a Biblical miracle.
Mother's warning to Georgia school raises questions about moments before shooting
Read full article: Mother's warning to Georgia school raises questions about moments before shootingThe mother of a student at the Georgia high school where a teen allegedly killed four people says information indicating staff were warned he was having a crisis shows the shooting could have been prevented.
Harris and Walz reach out to voters in GOP strongholds in southeast Georgia bus tour
Read full article: Harris and Walz reach out to voters in GOP strongholds in southeast Georgia bus tourVice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, dropped in on a high school band practice as part of a two-day bus tour through southeast Georgia.
Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base
Read full article: Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up basePastors see a wariness among Black men to discuss abortion restrictions, which have become a key issue in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic anger
Read full article: Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic angerDonald Trump's warning during his debate with Joe Biden that immigrants are taking “Black jobs" and “Hispanic jobs” prompted outrage from Democrats and Black leaders who found the language vague and racially discriminatory.
In one affluent Atlanta suburb, Biden and Trump work to win over wary Georgia voters
Read full article: In one affluent Atlanta suburb, Biden and Trump work to win over wary Georgia votersGeorgia is the election battleground that yielded the closest margin of any state in the 2020 election between Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump.
Biden's Morehouse graduation invitation is sparking backlash, complicating election-year appearance
Read full article: Biden's Morehouse graduation invitation is sparking backlash, complicating election-year appearancePresident Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker for Georgia's Morehouse College and at West Point next month.
MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn
Read full article: MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turnCommunities across the nation have been celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with acts of service, prayer services and parades.
Biden should keep expanding approach to Black voters, group of Democratic strategists says
Read full article: Biden should keep expanding approach to Black voters, group of Democratic strategists saysSome top Democrats are worried that a dip in Black voter turnout, along with other challenges, could doom President Joe Biden and his party in 2024.
Analysis: It's uncertain if push to 'Stop Cop City' got enough valid signers for Atlanta referendum
Read full article: Analysis: It's uncertain if push to 'Stop Cop City' got enough valid signers for Atlanta referendumAn analysis by news organizations finds it's unclear if enough eligible Atlanta voters signed a petition to force a citywide referendum on a police training center.
Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, dies after entering hospice care at home, Carter Center says
Read full article: Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, dies after entering hospice care at home, Carter Center saysFormer first lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at her home in Plains, Georgia, according to the Carter Center.
Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home, Carter Center says
Read full article: Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home, Carter Center saysThe Carter Center has announced that former first lady Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia.
Black lawmakers press Justice and Education Departments to investigate Florida's race curriculum
Read full article: Black lawmakers press Justice and Education Departments to investigate Florida's race curriculumThe Congressional Black Caucus is pushing the White House, Justice Department and the Department of Education to look into whether Florida school districts are violating federal discrimination law following changes to the state's Black history curriculum.
Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of work requirements
Read full article: Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of work requirementsGeorgia is offering a new bargain to some adults without health insurance beginning Saturday: Go to work or school and the state will cover you.
Republicans set to push mail ballots, voting methods they previously blasted as recipes for fraud
Read full article: Republicans set to push mail ballots, voting methods they previously blasted as recipes for fraudAfter years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course.
Atlanta project decried as 'Cop City’ gets funding approval from City Council
Read full article: Atlanta project decried as 'Cop City’ gets funding approval from City CouncilThe Atlanta City Council has approved funding for the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center, rejecting the pleas of hundreds of activists who packed City Hall and spoke for hours in fierce opposition to the project they decry as “Cop City.”.
'Stop Cop City' activists pack Atlanta City Hall ahead of crucial vote
Read full article: 'Stop Cop City' activists pack Atlanta City Hall ahead of crucial voteHundreds of activists are at Atlanta’s City Hall ahead of a council vote over whether to approve tens of millions in public funding for a police and firefighter training center.
Warnock's campaign chief sees lessons from Dems in Georgia
Read full article: Warnock's campaign chief sees lessons from Dems in GeorgiaWhen Quentin Fulks went back home to Ellaville, Georgia, last year, people kept telling him how proud they were to watch a native son lead Sen. Raphael Warnock’s reelection bid.
Warnock, deal-maker yet party loyalist, settles into Senate
Read full article: Warnock, deal-maker yet party loyalist, settles into SenateNewly reelected Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is promising to use his first full term to cut deals where possible with Republicans and deliver for his home state.
On King's holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
Read full article: On King's holiday, daughter calls for bold action over wordsAmerica has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.
Biden welcomed back to Georgia after lying low in midterms
Read full article: Biden welcomed back to Georgia after lying low in midtermsDuring the 2022 midterm campaign, President Joe Biden steered clear of Georgia as Sen. Raphael Warnock, like other battleground-state Democrats, sought to distance himself from the White House amid an inflationary economy and the president’s lagging approval ratings.
Warnock win makes it official: Georgia is a '24 battleground
Read full article: Warnock win makes it official: Georgia is a '24 battlegroundFresh off Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s runoff victory, Georgia Democrats are embracing -- and Republicans are reluctantly accepting -- the state’s transition from GOP stronghold to premier battleground as the political calendar turns to the 2024 presidential cycle.
Analyst: Warnock’s win in Georgia changes dynamics on Capitol Hill
Read full article: Analyst: Warnock’s win in Georgia changes dynamics on Capitol HillDemocrat Raphael Warnock defeating his Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia to win reelection to the U.S. Senate creates a new reality on Capitol Hill.
Why AP called the Georgia Senate runoff for Warnock
Read full article: Why AP called the Georgia Senate runoff for WarnockThere weren't enough uncounted votes in Republican-leaning areas for Republican challenger Herschel Walker to make up his runoff election night gap with incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
What to watch in Tuesday's Georgia Senate runoff election
Read full article: What to watch in Tuesday's Georgia Senate runoff electionThe extended Senate campaign in Georgia gives Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker a second chance to persuade voters to send them to Washington.
In wake of more record early voting, Georgia prepares to wrap U.S. Senate runoff
Read full article: In wake of more record early voting, Georgia prepares to wrap U.S. Senate runoffGeorgia voters continued strong turnout during each day of Early Voting last week. As of Saturday morning, 1,712,651 voters cast ballots during Early Voting.
In Georgia, how sports explain a political battleground
Read full article: In Georgia, how sports explain a political battlegroundGeorgia's U.S. Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock highlights how sports and college loyalties explain a political battleground.
Police: Georgia teen shot in Savannah while campaigning for Sen. Warnock
Read full article: Police: Georgia teen shot in Savannah while campaigning for Sen. WarnockA teenager campaigning in a neighborhood for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia was shot and wounded on the doorstep of a Savannah home, according to police.
Group makes final push to draw voters to polls ahead of Georgia runoff Tuesday
Read full article: Group makes final push to draw voters to polls ahead of Georgia runoff TuesdayReps with the New Georgia Project Action Fund said they have canvassed neighborhoods all year throughout the state ahead of the midterms.
Walker, Warnock making their final pitches to voters in Georgia Senate runoff
Read full article: Walker, Warnock making their final pitches to voters in Georgia Senate runoffIt’s the final countdown in the Georgia runoff election as Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock hopes to keep his seat as Republican Herschel Walker vies for the spot.
Nonprofits strain to support voters in Georgia Senate race
Read full article: Nonprofits strain to support voters in Georgia Senate raceNonprofit organizations in Georgia are digging deep to ramp up their operations again after Election Day to inform voters about the closely watched runoff race for one of the state's Senate seats.
Early voting for Senate runoff in Georgia ends Friday
Read full article: Early voting for Senate runoff in Georgia ends FridayToday is the last day to vote early in the Goergia. Democrat Raphael Warnock is facing challenger Herschel Walker in the runoff for the state’s open Senate seat. There’s already been record-breaking numbers in early voting. More than 1.4 million people have either voted in-person or requested a mail-in ballot.
Obama heads to Ga. as Warnock seeks big early vote advantage
Read full article: Obama heads to Ga. as Warnock seeks big early vote advantageGeorgia voters have cast more than 1 million ballots ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Early voting in Senate runoff race now underway in all Georgia counties
Read full article: Early voting in Senate runoff race now underway in all Georgia countiesEarly voting is now underway statewide in Georgia ahead of next month’s Senate runoff election between Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.
Ga. Senate runoff between Warnock, Walker has bitter closing
Read full article: Ga. Senate runoff between Warnock, Walker has bitter closingThe extended Senate campaign in Georgia between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, football legend Herschel Walker, has grown increasingly bitter ahead as their Dec. 6 runoff nears.
Long line greets Ware poll workers in only Southeast Georgia county to offer early voting Saturday in runoff
Read full article: Long line greets Ware poll workers in only Southeast Georgia county to offer early voting Saturday in runoffWare County is among the more than 20 Georgia counties allowing residents to vote as early as Saturday. It is the only Southeast Georgia county that started early voting this weekend.
Early voting to begin for Georgia Senate runoff despite Republican efforts to stop polls from opening Saturday
Read full article: Early voting to begin for Georgia Senate runoff despite Republican efforts to stop polls from opening SaturdayEarly voting will begin Saturday in several Georgia counties for the runoff between Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Georgia high court allows Saturday voting for Senate runoff
Read full article: Georgia high court allows Saturday voting for Senate runoffGeorgia counties will be allowed to hold early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Obama to campaign for Warnock on Dec. 1 before Ga. runoff
Read full article: Obama to campaign for Warnock on Dec. 1 before Ga. runoffFormer President Barack Obama will campaign again for Sen. Raphael Warnock as the Georgia Democrat tries to withstand a strong challenge from Republican Herschel Walker.
Georgia court declines to halt Saturday early runoff voting
Read full article: Georgia court declines to halt Saturday early runoff votingA Georgia appeals court ruling means that counties can offer early voting this coming Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.
Walker, Kemp campaign in Ga. together for the 1st time
Read full article: Walker, Kemp campaign in Ga. together for the 1st timeFresh off his commanding re-election victory, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Saturday is playing the role of dutiful Republican soldier campaigning for the first time alongside Senate hopeful Herschel Walker after spending months steering clear of his ticket-mate.
Democrats sue for Saturday voting in Georgia Senate runoff
Read full article: Democrats sue for Saturday voting in Georgia Senate runoffU.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s campaign and Democratic groups are suing the state of Georgia to overturn guidance by Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger that counties can’t offer Saturday voting ahead of next month’s Senate runoff election.
Warnock, Walker advance to runoff for Senate seat in Georgia
Read full article: Warnock, Walker advance to runoff for Senate seat in GeorgiaDemocratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker will meet in a Dec. 6 runoff in Georgia after neither reached the general election majority required under state law.
Reports: Georgia’s U.S. Senate race is heading for a runoff
Read full article: Reports: Georgia’s U.S. Senate race is heading for a runoffSen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker were locked in a tight race night in Georgia as elections officials continued to count ballots in the state that determined partisan control of the Senate nearly two years ago and could do so again in these midterm elections.
Warnock, Walker in tight race in Georgia; runoff possible
Read full article: Warnock, Walker in tight race in Georgia; runoff possibleSen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker were locked in a tight race night in Georgia as elections officials continued to count ballots in the state that determined partisan control of the Senate nearly two years ago and could do so again in these midterm elections.
Warnock, Walker push for outright Senate victory in Georgia
Read full article: Warnock, Walker push for outright Senate victory in GeorgiaGeorgia voters are ready to settle one of the nation’s marquee midterm contests as they choose whether to reelect Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock to his first full term or replace him with Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Warnock, Walker get personal in Georgia's closing arguments
Read full article: Warnock, Walker get personal in Georgia's closing argumentsSen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is intensifying his critique of Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker ahead of Election Day to say the celebrity athlete is fundamentally unfit for Capitol Hill.
Walker, Warnock offer clashing religious messages in Georgia
Read full article: Walker, Warnock offer clashing religious messages in GeorgiaHerschel Walker warns that “spiritual warfare” has entangled America and the Republican nominee in Georgia’s Senate race offers himself to voters as a “warrior for God.”.
Obama, campaigning in Georgia, warns of threats to democracy
Read full article: Obama, campaigning in Georgia, warns of threats to democracyFormer President Barack Obama has returned to the campaign trail in Georgia, framing the 2022 midterm elections as a referendum on democracy and urging voters not to see Republicans as an answer to their economic woes.
At debate, Walker denies past support for US abortion ban
Read full article: At debate, Walker denies past support for US abortion banGeorgia’s Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker is denying his previous support for an outright national ban on abortion, though he has insisted at various points throughout the campaign that it was a proposal he endorsed.
Georgia Vote 2022: What’s on your ballot?
Read full article: Georgia Vote 2022: What’s on your ballot?You've likely heard of Brian Kemp, David Perdue, Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. But there are scores of other names on the ballot for dozens of state and local offices. A look at all the candidates who want your vote on Tuesday.
Your Voice Matters: Georgia voters react to personal allegations against Senate candidate, Herschel Walker
Read full article: Your Voice Matters: Georgia voters react to personal allegations against Senate candidate, Herschel WalkerThe race for U.S. Senate in Georgia is making headlines as numerous personal allegations have been levied against Republican candidate Herschel Walker. They involve allegations he paid for a woman’s abortion several years ago, which he denies, and a critical video of Walker released by his own son.
Walker report puts abortion back at center of Georgia race
Read full article: Walker report puts abortion back at center of Georgia raceIn Georgia’s pivotal U.S. Senate race, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, have each sought to cast the other as an abortion extremist.
US Sen. Warnock: Electric car tax credit needs 'flexibility'
Read full article: US Sen. Warnock: Electric car tax credit needs 'flexibility'U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is urging the U.S. Treasury secretary to use “flexibility” in defining how automakers and consumers qualify for a revised tax credit for Americans buying electric vehicles.
Debating over debates: Campaign tradition faces skepticism
Read full article: Debating over debates: Campaign tradition faces skepticismWith the fall campaign rapidly approaching, the time-honored tradition of debates as a forum for voters to evaluate candidates may be the latest casualty of the nation’s polarized political climate.
Glynn County Board of Elections gives voters front-row seats for voting machine testing
Read full article: Glynn County Board of Elections gives voters front-row seats for voting machine testingA lot of work goes into making sure elections are transparent and accurate. That’s why the Glynn County Board of Elections is giving voters a front-row seat to the process.
Kemp assails national economy while touting Georgia record
Read full article: Kemp assails national economy while touting Georgia recordGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp is taking aim at what he calls the “Biden recession” and spreading blame to Democrat Stacey Abrams while at the same time arguing his own state's economy is good.