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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorses $6,500 private school voucher bill

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is backing a bill to expand funding for private school vouchers. The legislation passed the state Senate earlier this month.

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1 day ago

Georgia lawmakers tell counties they must enforce bans on homeless camp

Georgia counties must enforce homeless camp bans and can't dump homeless people in other counties, according to lawmakers. The bill is being sent to Gov. Kemp for his signature or veto.

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Georgia governor signs bill banning most gender-affirming care for trans children

The state will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.

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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.

Georgia lawmakers pass bill banning gender-transition treatments for minors now heads to Gov. Kemp's desk

Georgia state lawmakers approved a bill banning gender transition procedures for minors and holding medical professionals criminally and civilly liable for offering them.

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Georgia senators advance bill allowing truck weight changes on highways

Georgia senators approved a new version of a bill that will allow trucks moving agricultural commodities to carry up to 88,000 pounds. The House will have to approve the changes.

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Georgia bill restricting vaping in public gets final passage

A Georgia bill was given final passage Tuesday, which will restrict vaping in public spaces. The bill would regulate vaping in the same way the state regulates smoking.

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Dems 'worried' Stacey Abrams is 'likely' to run again: Became 'too much of a celebrity'

Democratic sources voiced their concerns over Stacey Abrams potentially running again after her second loss against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in November.

foxnews.com

GA Senate approves bill to give cash to low-income pregnant women

The Georgia Senate has approved a measure that would give low-income pregnant women cash. The measure will now head to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.

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Ga. Republicans push for prosecutorial oversight amid Trump election probe

Republicans in the Georgia state legislature are considering measures that would make it easier to remove local district attorneys.

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Georgia Gov. Kemp deals blow to Buckhead suburb trying to secede from Atlanta over violent crime

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office raised concerns over the Buckhead City proposal to secede from Atlanta, citing "unforeseen outcomes" as the measure heads toward a vote Thursday.

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Sam's Club to open $142M fulfillment center in Georgia

Sam's Club is planning to open a $142 million fulfillment center in Georgia, opening nearly 600 new jobs. The new center will aid in distributing goods to customers in the southeast.

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Georgia senators want to require cash bail for more crimes than under current law

Senators in Georgia want to prevent people from committing additional crimes by requiring cash bail for more crimes than under current law.

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Georgia lawmakers pare back bill to increase weight of trucks on highways

Lawmakers in Georgia are scaling back a bill to allow heavier trucks on state highways. This bill allows a higher weight for trucks carrying mining, farming, and logging commodities.

foxnews.com

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.

Inside the Trump grand jury that probed election meddling

For Emily Kohrs, these were the moments last May when she realized she wasn’t participating in just any grand jury. “That was the first indication that this was a big freaking deal,” Kohrs told The Associated Press. The 30-year-old Fulton County resident who was between jobs 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

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

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

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.

Kemp, Jones vow to hold rogue Georgia prosecutors accountable for giving criminals a pass

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones are vowing to hold rogue prosecutors accountable for giving accused criminals a pass by not charging misdemeanors for some crimes.

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GA introduces bills targeting prosecutors who refuse to charge misdemeanors

Georgia has introduced two bills aimed at state prosecutors who refuse to charge entire categories of crimes, including low-level cannabis possession.

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Atlanta's Tyre Nichols protest remains peaceful after 1,000 National Guard troops activated

Protests against police violence in Atlanta remained peaceful Friday night after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp had activated 1.000 National Guard troops following a violent riot last weekend.

foxnews.com

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp activates 1K National Guard troops ahead of anti-cop protests

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a national emergency on Thursday after anti-police protests damaged property and targeted police vehicles last weekend.

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Georgia Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Mobilizes National Guard over ‘Cop City’ Riots

Brian Kemp signed an emergency order Thursday declaring a state of emergency and mobilizing National Guard troops in response to "Cop City" riots.

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What we know about Atlanta's "Cop City" and the standoff between police and protesters

The killing of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, a "forest defender" who went by the name Tortuguita, has generated many questions.

cbsnews.com

Major US cities brace for possible violence after Atlanta riots ahead of Tyre Nichols video

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency in anticipation of more unrest following violent riots in Atlanta last weekend.

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Georgia governor declares state of emergency, activates 1,000 National Guard troops amid Atlanta protests

The protests follow a shooting last week near a controversial future law enforcement training site in which a Georgia state trooper was wounded and a man was killed.

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In Atlanta, a deadly forest protest sparks debate over ‘domestic terrorism’

A protest in an Atlanta forest over a police training facility has become the latest flash point between demonstrators and law enforcement after the city was rocked by racial justice protests in 2020.

washingtonpost.com

Gov. Kemp declares 15-day State of Emergency, deploys National Guard after violent protests

The State of Emergency will stay in effect until Feb. 9.

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

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

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

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.

Atlanta: Protesters call for 'violence' against police after shooting leaves 1 dead, officer injured

A police-involved shooting in Atlanta has sparked an outcry from the community and a new call to action from anti-police protesters, who are advocating for 'reciprocal violence.'

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Eighth person confirmed dead after tornado tore through Alabama, Georgia

Seven people were killed by the storms in Alabama, and a 5-year-old in Georgia died after a tree fell onto a car, authorities said

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Seeing another surplus, Kemp still ready to spend in budget

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

Tornado damage: 5-year-old confirmed dead in Georgia as severe weather threatens the Southeast

A five-year-old child is confirmed dead in Georgia, following a severe tornado that ripped through the state and left hundreds of thousands of people without power.

foxnews.com

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

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.

Georgia’s gas tax holiday ends, prices could reach more than $3 a gallon

If you live in Georgia and are filling up your tank — you may notice a price hike.

Kemp done being underestimated, aims to steer GOP past Trump

Georgia’s Brian Kemp is done being underestimated.

Kemp done being underestimated, aims to steer GOP past Trump

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is done being underestimated. Having vanquished both a Donald Trump-backed Republican challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams to win reelection, Kemp is looking to expand his influence in his second term, free from the caricature of the gun-toting, pickup-driving, migrant-catching country boy that emerged during his first campaign for governor. A new vision of Kemp steering his party toward a non-Trumpian conservatism made its debut in his November victory speech after it became clear that he had defeated Abrams by a much larger margin in their rematch than he had in their tight 2018 matchup.

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Fans have ‘right to tailgate,’ Republicans joke after championship ban

Ted Cruz and Marjorie Taylor Greene joined college football fans decrying SoFi Stadium’s tailgating ban before the national championship between Georgia and TCU.

washingtonpost.com

Georgia awards $234M in federal cash for rural broadband

Georgia is awarding $234 million in federal COVID-19 relief fund to construct broadband internet to rural locations. Combined with an earlier round of grants, matching private investment and another federal program, utilities have gotten more than $1.5 billion to expand high-speed connections in Georgia.

Black support for GOP ticked up in this year's midterms

Black voters have been a steady foundation for Democratic candidates for decades, but that support appeared to show a few cracks in this year’s elections.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency ahead of freezing temperatures over Christmas weekend

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Wednesday ahead of freezing temperatures slated to move into the state.

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Georgia Gov. Kemp to declare State of Emergency ahead of bitterly cold temps

Georgia officials are warning residents to take precautions against high winds and bitterly cold temperatures from an approaching winter storm.

Georgia public colleges ban TikTok on school-owned devices

The University System of Georgia is banning the use of TikTok, WeChat and Telegram on computers and phones owned by any of its 26 universities and colleges.

Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Clyde Reese dies unexpectedly at 64

Georgia's Court of Appeals judge Clyde Reese died unexpectedly at 64. Officials said no cause of death was given. Gov. Brian Kemp will appoint a replacement.

foxnews.com

TELL US: What do you think about the proposed bans and restrictions on social media app TikTok?

The U.S. Senate has approved legislation to to ban the use of TikTok on government devices. Georgia and other states are either blocking or proposing to block TikTok on state devices, including college campuses.

Youngkin executive order bans TikTok from state computers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of several Chinese-owned apps including TikTok and WeChat on state government devices and wireless networks.

Georgia, NH latest states to ban TikTok from state computers

Govs. Brian Kemp of Georgia and Chris Sununu of New Hampshire on Thursday immediately banned the use of TikTok and popular messaging applications from all computer devices controlled by their state governments, saying the Chinese government may be able to access users’ personal information.

Georgia, NH latest states to ban TikTok from state computers

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Georgia city's longtime mayor and wife killed in DUI car crash

The driver of a pickup truck lost control and swerved into oncoming traffic, killing Georgia city's mayor and his wife. Officers charged the driver with driving under the influence.

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Defeated Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker was 'absolutely shocked' he didn't win 100% of the vote in Johnson County, where he grew up: report

Last month, Walker easily defeated Warnock in Johnson County 74%-26%, but the Republican was still taken aback by the result, per The Daily Beast.

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Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through holiday season

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is extending the suspension of the state's motor fuel tax for another month to help families offset the cost of holiday spending.

There’s a reason Republicans didn’t want Greene on the trail

She's polarizing — and the party needed more help in places where she is less popular.

washingtonpost.com

Georgia is no longer a red state

It's not just the Senate runoff. It's the entire shift the state has seen in recent years.

washingtonpost.com

Walker’s loss in Ga. spurs new GOP hand-wringing, calls for new strategy

The GOP hand-wringing repeatedly came back to their candidate, one of many inexperienced and polarizing nominees who lost battleground races this year.

washingtonpost.com

Warnock win makes it official: Georgia is a '24 battleground

Fresh 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.

Interior secretary: `Unacceptable' to mine near famed swamp

A member of President Joe Biden's Cabinet is urging Georgia officials to deny permits for a proposed mine near the edge of the famed Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge.

Why Herschel Walker might be the most embarrassing 2022 loss for Trump

This is how Walker's loss compares to the other Trump-backed Republicans who cost their party votes.

washingtonpost.com

What the Georgia Runoff Revealed

Democrats hold a key advantage in the five states that will decide the next presidential election.

theatlantic.com

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp urges voters to turn out for Herschel Walker in Tuesday's runoff election

Georgia Republican governor Brian Kemp says he voted for GOP nominee Herschel Walker, a former NFL star, in the runoff election between Walker and incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga.

foxnews.com

Georgia Senate race between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker: 5 things to watch

In Georgia's Senate runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker, will Democrats mobilize and win an absolute majority?

latimes.com

What To Watch In Tuesday's Georgia Senate Runoff Election

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker will face off in a runoff election Tuesday to wrap up the 2022 midterms.

newsy.com

What to watch in Tuesday's Georgia Senate runoff election

The 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.

Final push for votes in Ga. runoff tests parties’ sway in battleground

Georgia remains “culturally red,” said one conservative-leaning voter backing Democratic Sen. Raphael G. Warnock. But “we’re not just partisan machines.”

washingtonpost.com

Chris Christie jokes Georgia’s Brian Kemp ‘first human being who ever dragged Herschel Walker over the goal line’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Sunday said that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R) support for Republican Senate nominee and former NFL star Herschel Walker would contribute to a boost for Walker but difficulties remain when it comes to an outright win. “He would be the first human being who ever dragged Herschel Walker over…

news.yahoo.com

In Georgia, how sports explain a political battleground

Georgia's U.S. Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock highlights how sports and college loyalties explain a political battleground.

Raphael Warnock Pushes Democrat Turnout In Georgia Runoff

Friday marks the last day of early voting in Georgia's runoff election.

newsy.com

Georgia Gov. Kemp focused on runoff and steering state, but isn't ruling anything out for political future

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp helps Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker, and has formed a federal political committee of his own, as he doesn't rule out a Senate run of his own in 2026.

foxnews.com

In Arizona, losing candidate points to perceived conflict

Republican Kari Lake and supporters of her failed campaign for Arizona governor are attacking Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs as having a conflict of interest for overseeing the election she won.

In Arizona, losing candidate points to perceived conflict

Republican Kari Lake and supporters of her failed campaign for Arizona governor are attacking Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs as having a conflict of interest for overseeing the election she won. Secretaries of state across the country routinely oversee their own races, and Republicans had no such criticism when one of their own was secretary of state in Georgia and oversaw his own election for governor four years ago. The criticism on Hobbs has persisted after one heavily Republican rural county declined to certify its own election results, forcing Hobbs to sue.

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Doubts about candidates tipped the scales in tightest races

Voters deciding to split their tickets or buck their party altogether may have helped Democrats mount a stronger-than-expected performance in the recent midterm elections.

Georgia Gov. Kemp campaigns for Herschel Walker: 'We cannot rest on our laurels'

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp campaigned for GOP Senate Candidate Herschel Walker, telling the crowd the election will come down to which side wants it more.

foxnews.com

Kemp stumps for Walker in show of GOP unity for the Ga. Senate runoff

Gov. Brian Kemp’s public show of support is considered crucial for Senate hopeful Herschel Walker, who lagged behind other Georgia Republicans on election night.

washingtonpost.com

Walker, Kemp campaign in Ga. together for the 1st time

Fresh 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.

The path looks uncertain for Democrats after losing the Georgia governorship again

Democrat Abrams ran for governor 4 years ago but narrowly lost to Republican Brian Kemp. This year, she lost by a larger margin. Analysts are uncertain whether it was her message or political party.

npr.org

MOVE ON, MAGA: Pence rebukes Trumpy candidates stuck on 2020, pushes GOP to focus on the future

The Former Vice President rebuked MAGA Republicans' attempts to relitigate the 2020 election, calling for "different leadership" in the wake of Trump's presidential campaign announcement.

foxnews.com

Walker, Republicans look for party unity in Georgia runoff

Republicans insist they’re working together to help Herschel Walker unseat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in next month's Georgia runoff.

From sensation to struggles: Dem stars Abrams, O'Rourke fade

Stacey Abrams and Beto O’Rourke catapulted to Democratic stardom in 2018 by defying expectations and nearly pulling off upsets in Georgia and Texas.

Georgia's dogged and focused Kemp overcomes Trump and Abrams

Georgia Republican Brian Kemp is arguing that his no-drama conservative approach is the way forward for the GOP as he celebrates his reelection as governor.

Was Donald Trump the biggest loser on election night? 3 takeaways from red wave that wasn’t

Results are still being finalized in key congressional and state legislature races across the country, but one thing that became clear overnight is that the 2022 midterm elections were not the red wave of Republican wins many pundits forecasted.

Kemp and Abrams in rematch race for Georgia governor

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams are facing off in a rematch of the state’s last governor’s race, with both seeking a remarkable achievement.

Candidates in 2 key Georgia races make final push for votes ahead of Election Day

Georgia is a key battleground state in the elections with several races that appear to be extremely tight.

Stacey Abrams concedes to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in rematch

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has won another term, beating Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams in a rematch of their 2018 race.

‘It starts at the top:’ Georgia’s top elections official says governor candidates will accept midterm results

Georgia will be under the microscope for the midterms after being the center of attention during the 2020 presidential election.

Governor extends Georgia gas tax suspension into mid-December

Georgia’s governor extended the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax for yet another month through Dec. 11.

In Georgia, campaigns look to drive turnout with a knock

Candidates, political parties and other groups in Georgia are pouring resources into knocking on doors to drive turnout.

Pence backs GOP's Kemp as Democrat Abrams hits on Medicaid

Former Vice President Mike Pence is supporting Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as he makes his closing argument Tuesday for a second term over Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams.

Kemp, Abrams argue abortion, voting in Ga. governor debate

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams offered differing visions for Georgia on abortion, the economy and voting in a policy-heavy debate.

Georgia candidates head to party bastions amid early voting

Georgia’s top candidates are campaigning in communities dominated by their own supporters as they seek to boost turnout amid heavy early voting statewide.

Hyundai breaks ground on $5.5B electric car plant in Georgia

Hyundai Motor Group is rapidly moving ahead with construction of its $5.5 million electric vehicle and battery plant in Georgia.

Early votes in Georgia, nation could signal high '22 turnout

Strong early voting could point to high turnout in Georgia and nationwide in the 2022 midterms.

Dems push Medicaid expansion for left-behind rural Georgia

Democrats want Georgia to join 38 other states in expanding the state-federal Medicaid health insurance program to cover all able-bodied adults.

Oprah seeks to lend her appeal to Abrams in Georgia election

Oprah Winfrey is again shining her star power on Democrat Stacey Abrams’s bid for governor in Georgia.

At Georgia debate, Abrams and Kemp clash on abortion, crime

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams are painting different visions for the future of Georgia.

Senate, governor races in spotlight as early voting begins in Georgia

Early voting in Georgia starts Monday.

Kemp vs. Abrams II: Republican has incumbent advantage now

The Georgia governor's race is a rematch of 2018, when Republican Brian Kemp narrowly defeated Democrat Stacey Abrams.

Georgia elections officials: Challenges to a voter’s eligibility must be made in writing

As voters prepare to head to the polls, election officials hope to clear up some confusion.

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.

Georgia's Warnock outraises Walker as giving to Kemp jumps

Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is maintaining his cash lead in Georgia over Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

Governor again suspends Georgia gas taxes into mid-November

Georgia’s governor is extending the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax through Nov. 11.

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