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Burt Jones wants to make Grover Norquist’s anti-tax pledge cool again
Jones is the first 2026 candidate for governor to sign the pledge against tax increases. The vow had been a litmus test among the GOP.
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Court sides with Brad Raffensperger in defamation lawsuit
An attorney accused the secretary of state of defaming her in his 2021 book. A federal appeals court ruled what Raffensperger wrote was "substantially true."
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‘No Kings’ protests give Georgia Democrats a venue to sharpen their message
The demonstrations across Georgia drew thousands of people, including some newly mobilized voters who were spurred to action by some of President Donald Trump's policies.
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Group targets Republican PSC candidates who voted for Georgia utility hikes
Georgia Conservation Voters Action Fund has launched a $2.2 million campaign targeting GOP incumbents on the Public Service Commission.
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Donald Trump not ready to endorse one of Georgia’s GOP Senate contenders
The president says he's following the race "very carefully." He added that it's important for Georgia "to get a real senator."
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Jason Esteves picks up key endorsement from Jason Carter in governor’s race
Carter, the grandson of the late President Jimmy Carter, was Georgia's democratic nominee for governor in 2014.
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How an email jolted the race for Sandy Springs mayor
Incumbent Mayor Rusty Paul wrote in 2021 he was tired. Now, an opponent is using that to his advantage.
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Trump administration races to reverse some CDC firings over the weekend
It's not the first time firings at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been rescinded.
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Chris Carr steps up criticism of Burt Jones as governor’s race heats up
Carr accused Jones of using the lieutenant governor's office to enrich himself and his family. Jones says Carr is not a serious candidate.
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Esteves endorsed by mother of woman who died after delayed abortion care
The endorsement comes as the former state senator's campaign for governor has been lagging in the polls behind three other well-known Democrats.










