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6 days ago · ATLANTA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr Thursday became the first candidate to enter the race for governor in 2026. The Republican said GOP victories in Georgia and across the nation two weeks ago have built momentum for his bid to …
Rivian lands federal loan to restart Georgia EV plant
1 day ago · ATLANTA – A nearly $6 billion federal loan will help electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian restart construction of a $5 billion vehicle and battery plant near Covington, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., announced Tuesday. The project was expected to create 7,500 jobs when it was announced in late 2021 ...
Ballot-image audit upholds accuracy of QR codes
1 day ago · ATLANTA – Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has long contended that the Dominion Voting System machines the state uses are more accurate than paper ballots. Now, he has evidence to demonstrate that poiint. A first-of-its-kind ballot-image audit conducted in all 159 counties after this month ...
Kemp seeking $12.2B in federal relief for Helene damage
Nov 20, 2024 · ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp is asking for $12.2 billion in federal assistance to help Georgia recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The storm killed 34 Georgians when it cut a swath across South Georgia north into the August area in late September, causing heavy rainfall and flooding as well as widespread power outages.
Chris Carr first to enter 2026 governor’s race
Nov 21, 2024 · ATLANTA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr Thursday became the first candidate to enter the race for governor in 2026. The Republican said GOP victories in Georgia and across the nation two weeks ago have built momentum for his bid to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp.
Community solar supporters gearing up to push third-party …
5 days ago · ATLANTA – Solar power advocates in Georgia are renewing a push for legislation that would let Georgia Power customers buy electricity from third-party providers of solar energy. A bill that would open the door to so-called “community” solar projects in …
Republicans maintain majorities in General Assembly
Nov 6, 2024 · ATLANTA – Georgia Democrats were unable to put a dent in the General Assembly’s Republican majorities in Tuesday’s legislative elections. After the dust settled from Election Night, Republicans remained in control of the Georgia Senate with the same 33-23 majority the GOP enjoyed going into ...
Presidential race in Georgia heading to finish line too close to call
Nov 1, 2024 · ATLANTA – As the 2024 presidential election heads into its final days, all signs in Georgia continue to point to a tight race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Recent history in the Peach State and early voting trends offer encouragement as well as cause for ...
Republicans favored to retain majorities in General Assembly
Oct 18, 2024 · ATLANTA – Georgia is among only seven “battleground” states this year, where the presidential election is too close to call and the campaigns of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are spending most of their time.
Lawmakers pass $36.1 billion state budget - capitol-beat.org
Mar 29, 2024 · The General Assembly passed the fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night. (Photo by Beau Evans) ATLANTA – The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, including raises for state employees and public school teachers as well as an 11th-hour influx of funding for Georgia’s Pre-Kindergarten program.