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Georgia election officials worry drastic changes to voting policy could lead to trouble
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (536+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " As state lawmakers and election officials debate the next steps in Georgia's voting processes, local election clerks feel left in the dark and worried about the immediate future. A looming July 1 deadline requires counties to…...
State Senate District 27 candidates make their case on growth, taxes and public safety at Forsyth Leadership Forum
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (28+ words) The four Republicans seeking the seat being vacated by state Sen. Greg Dolezal laid out their positions on a dozen topics ahead of the May 19 Republican primary....
A Georgia Homeowners "Bill of Rights" supported by Forsyth County lawmakers is headed to the governor"s desk
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (18+ words) If signed, the bill would set guidelines on homeowners associations" notices and limit their ability to issue fines....
Billionaires, dark money fuel questions ahead of 2026 midterms
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (1078+ words) Updated on: April 15, 2026 / 4: 10 PM EDT / CBS News Now, the couple is gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections. The Mandels have given almost $10 million in support of Democrats seeking federal office this year, federal records show, with more expected." "They are…...
Burt Jones proposes paper ballot fallback in Georgia election mess
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (1493+ words) Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is turning up the pressure in Georgia's elections standoff " and signaling a possible way to avoid a special legislative session. In a letter to the State Election Board on Tuesday morning, Jones blamed Secretary of State…...
Republican Clay Fuller sworn into House after winning Georgia's 14th District special election
17+ hour, 12+ min ago (194+ words) April 15, 2026 / 9: 22 AM EDT / CBS Atlanta Republican Clay Fuller was sworn into the U. S. House on Tuesday night, officially taking office as the new representative for Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Fuller won a special election last week to fill the seat previously held…...
Jon Ossoff posts record $14 M haul in high-stakes Georgia Senate race
17+ hour, 35+ min ago (448+ words) Democratic U. S. Sen. Jon Ossoff shattered Georgia's first-quarter fundraising record, raising more than $14 million over the first three months of the year and entering the spring with $31 million cash on hand in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races....
Sen. Raphael Warnock introduces measure to block U. S. military action in Iran during ceasefire
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (365+ words) Updated on: April 14, 2026 / 5: 07 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta As the U. S. conflict with Iran enters a fragile ceasefire period, Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock is taking steps to limit further military action " introducing a War Powers Resolution aimed at forcing Congress to weigh…...
11 races that could determine control of the Senate
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1575+ words) Updated on: April 14, 2026 / 1: 50 PM EDT / CBS News Washington " Over a third of the Senate's seats are up for election in 2026, and until recently, Republicans appeared exceedingly confident about their prospects of remaining in control after the midterm elections this fall....
Republican primary candidates will make their pitch to voters at Forsyth Conference Center
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (15+ words) Forsyth County News...