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Does Fitz Johnson live in the Cobb County house on the left or the one on the right near Hollywood & Bolton roads in Atlanta?
ICYMI: Big money and endorsements flow as Georgia primary approaches #gapol
Last week's roundup of Georgia political news by @journalistross.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social
Four big take-aways from Georgia’s runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene #gapol
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Fuller wins runoff to represent northwest Georgia in Congress but Democrats chalk up gains, reports @journalistross.bsky.social and @alander.bsky.social #gapol
Opponents are calling on the governor to veto a measure that allows property owners to sue local governments for failing to enforce laws related to homelessness and immigration.
Story by @alander.bsky.social
That’s a wrap: What did and didn’t happen on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session #gapol
Story by @journalistross.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social
“So many things are down to the wire. People are fighting for what they want most and what they believe in. And you know at the end of the night, they are going to be people who are elated. There are people who are going to be crushed. There’s going to be everything in between."
A group of reproductive health advocates is challenging a series of state laws that restrict the practice of midwifery in Georgia, arguing that the state unfairly limits a sector of maternal health providers who could help improve access to maternal care. #gapol
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House lawmakers are attempting to protect student athletes from eighth grade onward from potential predatory deals with agents, although a bill designed to bolster name, image and likeness rules may be ensnared in election-year politics.
It's Sine Die in the Georgia Assembly, and for many lawmakers, it's also "Seersucker Day," a tradition to wear the breathable fabric that likely dates back to before the Capitol had AC, one Rep said. Another lawmaker said partaking in the tradition helps them get through the expected long day.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday that some victims of an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme will be repaid for their lost investments, which he described as a rare outcome in cases of fraud.
"What we will not do is skate past the history of my ancestors, my history in this country, of people stolen from across the ocean, many of whom chose the sea rather than to become property of the folks that you seek to defend and memorialize."
- Ga state Rep. Tanya Miller, also a candidate for AG.
It’s decision time for the many proposals that have been percolating under the Gold Dome during a legislative session that has been dominated by election-year politics. #gapol
Macon No Kings event ends abruptly when sheriff tries to address concerns about cooperation with ICE, reports @alander.bsky.social
Protest organizers said about 500-600 people came out to the No Kings protest in Macon.
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said after he was prevented from speaking that he'll do what he can to ensure citizens have due process when dealing with ICE, but that changes need to come from a federal level.
An agitated crowd prevented Bibbs County Sheriff David Davis from speaking at No Kings due to the county's agreement with ICE.
No Kings organizers met with Davis previously and had asked him to address concerns at the protest.
Meet the dogs of No Kings 3 in Macon, Ga. Annie Bo, a 2.5-year-old black schnoodle, and 4-month old Finn are attending their first protest ever.
"Not his last, though," Finn's owner said.
Lots of people showed up in the last hours. Trying to get a count from protest organizers.
Kim said that she hopes "an actual" goal comes out of the demonstration today, and "showing up" is not enough.
Macon, Ga residents Kim Martin and stepson Landen Martin are attending the No Kings 3 demonstration about 80 miles south of Atlanta because they haven't seen the change yet they hoped to see from the first two protests.
I'm in Macon, Ga for the No Kings 3 demonstration. People are trickling in the Rosa Parks Square downtown.
Your roundup of the week in Georgia politics: Rising tensions, farewell speeches and spirited debates usher in final week of the 2026 session #gapol
Written by @journalistross.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social + @jillnolin.bsky.social
A group of environmental organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Georgia Public Service Commission, appealing the December approval of a massive expansion of power infrastructure for Georgia Power.
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Call out rates were over 20% at a handful of major airports, according to DHS--
42.3% in New Orleans
41.5% in Atlanta
39.1% in Houston
38.1% in Baltimore
37.4% at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport
24.7% in Pittsburgh
24.2% in Philadelphia
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The Georgia Senate unanimously passed a measure that would ban cellphone use on campus for high school students from the morning bell until the dismissal bell, known as a “bell to bell” ban. #gapol
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Georgia’s State Election Board unanimously passed a resolution urging state lawmakers to hasten a switch to hand-marked paper ballots, just a day after legislators unveiled a proposal to delay overhauling Georgia’s election system until after the 2026 midterms.
Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social
The Senate just gave final approval to a bill suspending Georgia's gas tax for 60 days once signed by Gov. Brian Kemp.
