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Georgia's campaign finance watchdog is stepping down
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (800+ words) The state agency that polices Georgia political campaigns and lobbyists will get a new leader for the first time in seven years. David Emadi, executive director of the State Ethics Commission, is stepping down to become a Fulton County Superior…...
Georgia voting advocates celebrate delay on redistricting
2+ week, 1+ day ago (334+ words) Voting rights advocates are celebrating the decision by Georgia lawmakers to scrap talks of redistricting following a press conference and rally held on the morning of June 17. Hours before the special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp, Speaker of the…...
" Redistricting on hold
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1047+ words) " In the FIFA World Cup: " Atlanta Police shut down Kai Cenat's "Streamer University" event at State Farm Arena yesterday after thousands of fans showed up, overwhelming the venue. " Georgia has twice as much medical debt'as the rest of the country,…...
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
2+ week, 2+ day ago (777+ words) The aborted effort to reduce nonwhite voters" representation contrasts other Southern states where Republican majorities moved quickly to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the November midterms, partly in response to President Donald Trump"s pleas to shore up the GOP…...
Georgia GOP drops redistricting plan that would hurt Black representation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (104+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Gov. Brian Kemp had called a special session so Republicans could secure…...
'We intend to hold them accountable': Georgia special session scrapped as people stand up in opposition
2+ week, 2+ day ago (19+ words) Georgians gather at the State Capitol to protest a special session and potential gerrymandering. Politicians and activists voice opposition....
Georgia Republicans scrap redistricting talks before special session begins
2+ week, 2+ day ago (255+ words) Georgia lawmakers scrapped redrawing the state's Congressional maps just hours before gaveling in for a special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp. Democrats and voting rights groups said Republicans had not provided drafts of the proposed new boundaries, which were…...
Georgia lawmakers request investigation into state contracts and campaign finance allegations involving Gov. Kemp and Derek Dooley
4+ week, 1+ day ago (263+ words) June 4, 2026 / 11: 43 AM EDT / CBS Atlanta More than 35 Democratic state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to open an independent investigation during a special session into what they describe as potential "pay-to-play" politics involving GOP U. S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley. In…...
Gov. Brian Kemp adds local tax referendums, appointments to special session
4+ week, 1+ day ago (313+ words) A June special session aimed at redrawing the state's political map and addressing election ballot QR codes just got busier. Gov. Brian Kemp issued an'amended proclamation'Wednesday adding three new tasks for the Legislature to consider when they gavel in for…...
Robb Pitts calls out Brian Kemp for his transportation appointments
4+ week, 1+ day ago (426+ words) The Fulton County Commission chair says the Georgia governor's appointments are not representative of the area. Seven of the eight people Kemp appointed are white....