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Brad Raffensperger Launches 2026 Bid for Georgia Governor
The secretary of state entered the crowded Republican primary, in a challenge to Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
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Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Fani Willis Appeal in Trump Election Case
An appeals court had ruled that the Fulton County district attorney should be disqualified from prosecuting Trump and several others.
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Here Are All the States That Have Taken Action to Enable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Some governors and health officials have issued new orders.
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South Korea Makes Deal With US to Release Detained Georgia Plant Workers
U.S. federal authorities detained about 300 South Koreans in an immigration enforcement operation on Sept. 4.
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Georgia Commits 300 National Guard Troops to DC Crime Crackdown
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is joining a growing list of Republican governors supporting President Donald Trump’s crime emergency response in Washington.
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Iowa Democrats Flip Republican Seat, Break State Senate GOP Supermajority
National Democrats tout organizing push, while Iowa GOP leaders downplay the win as fueled by outside money.
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Man Who Fired Shots at CDC Expressed ‘Discontent’ With COVID-19 Vaccines: Officials
Patrick Joseph White died from a self-inflicted wound, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.
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Suspect Dead, Officer Killed in Shooting Near CDC and Emory University
The fallen officer was identified as David Rose, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
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Greene Says She Won’t Run for Georgia Governor but Adds, ‘We All Know I Would Win’
Two-term Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, can’t run again, so the race is wide open on both sides.
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Georgia Senate Race Heats up as Mike Collins Jumps In
The congressman hopes to replace Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), entering a primary where no front-runner has emerged.
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What’s That in the Sky? We’re Not Sure, but the Fireball Was Very Bright
Meteors and other space debris frequently enter Earth’s atmosphere, but it is rare for an object to be so bright it can easily be seen in broad daylight.
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Judge Blocks Georgia Law Requiring Social Media Age Verification
The law is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled.
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Georgia Supreme Court Strikes Down 4 Election Rules Approved by State Election Board
A lower court ruled last year that the State Election Board lacked authority to pass seven rules regulating elections.
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Here Are the Top Senate Primary Contests to Watch for 2026
Five states will have competitive primary elections; three are safe seats for one party or the other. Races in Georgia and Michigan may determine the majority.
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Brian Kemp Won’t Run for the US Senate in 2026
The Georgia governor was widely regarded as the leading Republican primary candidate in 2026 to try to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.).
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Brad Raffensperger Launches 2026 Bid for Georgia Governor
The secretary of state entered the crowded Republican primary, in a challenge to Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
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Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Fani Willis Appeal in Trump Election Case
An appeals court had ruled that the Fulton County district attorney should be disqualified from prosecuting Trump and several others.
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Here Are All the States That Have Taken Action to Enable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Some governors and health officials have issued new orders.
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South Korea Makes Deal With US to Release Detained Georgia Plant Workers
U.S. federal authorities detained about 300 South Koreans in an immigration enforcement operation on Sept. 4.
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Georgia Commits 300 National Guard Troops to DC Crime Crackdown
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is joining a growing list of Republican governors supporting President Donald Trump’s crime emergency response in Washington.
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Iowa Democrats Flip Republican Seat, Break State Senate GOP Supermajority
National Democrats tout organizing push, while Iowa GOP leaders downplay the win as fueled by outside money.
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Man Who Fired Shots at CDC Expressed ‘Discontent’ With COVID-19 Vaccines: Officials
Patrick Joseph White died from a self-inflicted wound, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.
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Suspect Dead, Officer Killed in Shooting Near CDC and Emory University
The fallen officer was identified as David Rose, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
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Greene Says She Won’t Run for Georgia Governor but Adds, ‘We All Know I Would Win’
Two-term Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, can’t run again, so the race is wide open on both sides.
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Georgia Senate Race Heats up as Mike Collins Jumps In
The congressman hopes to replace Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), entering a primary where no front-runner has emerged.
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What’s That in the Sky? We’re Not Sure, but the Fireball Was Very Bright
Meteors and other space debris frequently enter Earth’s atmosphere, but it is rare for an object to be so bright it can easily be seen in broad daylight.
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Judge Blocks Georgia Law Requiring Social Media Age Verification
The law is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled.
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Georgia Supreme Court Strikes Down 4 Election Rules Approved by State Election Board
A lower court ruled last year that the State Election Board lacked authority to pass seven rules regulating elections.
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Here Are the Top Senate Primary Contests to Watch for 2026
Five states will have competitive primary elections; three are safe seats for one party or the other. Races in Georgia and Michigan may determine the majority.
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Brian Kemp Won’t Run for the US Senate in 2026
The Georgia governor was widely regarded as the leading Republican primary candidate in 2026 to try to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.).
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