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Schools, Counties Losing Thousands After Firings Over Kirk Comments
THE CENTER SQUARE—Schools and government entities in Georgia and Tennessee are paying large sums of money to settle lawsuits with educators fired because of their comments about Charlie Kirk, the slain Turning Point USA founder. Most of the posts, which were viewed as celebrating Kirk’s death, were on personal social media pages and were reposted… -
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Early Voting Begins for the Late David Scott’s Congressional Post
THE CENTER SQUARE— Early voting began Monday in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to determine who will fill the last months of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s term. Four Democrats and two Republicans are on the ticket, with the winner to be decided on July 28, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. Among the… -
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New Ads Target Ossoff, Senate Democrats for Choosing Illegal Immigrants Over Working Families
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Ahead of midterm elections that will determine which party controls the Senate, the National Republican Senatorial Committee is launching an ad series targeting Senate Democrats for choosing illegal immigrants over working American families. The new ads will run across key battleground states, including Ohio, Michigan, Alaska, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Carolina,… -
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School District Wants $40K for Records on Niqab-Wearing, Muslim High School Teacher
THE CENTER SQUARE—Georgia’s largest school district has quoted a community activist nearly $40,000 to fulfill a public records request—an estimate a First Amendment attorney calls “crazy high” and potentially out of scope. The price quote came from Gwinnett County Public Schools after Tori Branum, of Dublin, Ga., filed a formal request for personnel records and… -
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Georgia Preparing for Additional SNAP Costs
THE CENTER SQUARE—Georgia is prepared to incur additional administrative fees for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and its high error rate gives the state more time to begin paying part of the benefit costs, according to the Department of Human Services. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by Congress and signed by President… -
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Georgia-Based Company Adding 300 Jobs in Central Georgia
THE CENTER SQUARE—Yancey Engineered Solutions is opening a new facility in central Georgia’s Crisp County, a move state officials said would bring 300 jobs in the next few years. The jobs include welders, quality control technicians, assembly workers, and drivers, according to information provided by Gov. Brian Kemp. When asked if the company received incentives… -
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Property Tax or Sales Tax? The Lesser of 2 Evils
During the special session at the Georgia General Assembly, Georgia Democrats voted against property tax referendum legislation that Republicans introduced. If passed, this legislation would grant citizens in localities the opportunity to vote on slightly increasing the sales tax in exchange for a lower property tax. House Republican leaders have emphasized the need for a… -
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Georgia Lawmakers Continue QR Codes Amid Passage of Hand Recount Bill
Georgia state senators on Saturday, amid efforts to postpone the removal of voter ballot QR codes to 2028, passed an amendment requiring hand recounts for the state’s top two ticket races during elections. The bill concerning the ban of QR codes on ballots would transition Georgia to an alternative system prior to the 2028 presidential… -
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Nonbinary Transgender Months Away From Being Sworn In
Georgia’s first “nonbinary transgender” politician could be sworn into the state’s Legislature this upcoming session. Bentley Hudgins, who openly identifies as a nonbinary transgender, was the top vote-getter in last month’s Democrat primary election to represent House District 90, which includes parts of DeKalb County. Previously, Hudgins served as Georgia state director for the Human Rights Campaign…. -
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Ossoff’s Anti-Second Amendment Record Stands Out as Gun Manufacturers Migrate to Georgia
As major gun manufacturers relocate from Virginia to Georgia over firearm regulations, constitutional experts told the Daily Signal that the increasing momentum for left-leaning policies in the Peach State could jeopardize the manufacturers’ new home. Their remarks come as Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., runs for reelection and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who is… -
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Georgia Lawmakers Nix Redistricting on Day 1 of Special Session
Leaders of Georgia’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday announced they will not redraw the state’s district maps this year despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision in April that said race-based gerrymandering is unconstitutional. Recently, some lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly argued in favor of drawing new district lines for the 2028 elections following the high… -
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Georgia Lawmakers Meet for Redistricting, Vote-Tallying Dilemmas
Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Georgia lawmakers on Wednesday are meeting in a special session to debate the fairness of district lines drawn in 2023 for the state’s political map. Before Gov. Brian Kemp ordered legislators to convene for a special session, the high court in April issued its opinion… -
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Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Georgia Republican Senate Runoff
Rep. Mike Collins will win the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, project The Associated Press and NBC News. Collins, who represents Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, will now face Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Ossoff narrowly defeated then-Sen. David Perdue, a Republican, in 2020, in the same election Joe Biden won Georgia. In 2024, Donald… -
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Tuesday’s Georgia Runoff Features Important Federal, Statewide Races
Georgia voters head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots for critical federal, state, and legislative offices prior to the general election on Nov. 3. A runoff follows a primary election when no candidate successfully secures the 50% threshold required to win. This year is unique because top officeholders across the state are either term-limited or pursuing other offices. Gov. Brian Kemp’s term is expiring shortly, while Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones are seeking other offices. While all the races are… -
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‘Affordability’? Virginia Drives Gun Manufacturer to Cheaper Georgia
Gov. Abigail Spanberger and whatever members of the Virginia Democratic Party that aren’t in a war of words with her still speak of fulfilling their affordability agenda, which we have debunked in earlier columns as nothing more than more taxpayer-funded subsidies or draconian controls on providers like landlords. However, the news that Rideout Arsenal, a… -
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Lt. Gov. Jones Seeks Millions From Opponent Jackson in Defamation Suit
A company owned by Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is suing his rival in the Republican gubernatorial primary runoff election—but voters will render their own verdict this Tuesday. Last week, Jones Petroleum Co. sued healthcare CEO and gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson for $100 million in damages, claiming one of his campaign ads hurt the company’s… -
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$22 Million Gun Factory Relocates From Virginia to Georgia Over ‘Anti-Gun’ Legislation
On Wednesday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a firearms manufacturer will leave the state of Virginia over new “anti-gun legislation” and relocate to Georgia, bringing a $22 million investment and employing hundreds of residents. “Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work with them, not against them,” Kemp said…. -
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Georgians Will Pay More at the Pumps Beginning Wednesday
THE CENTER SQUARE—Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not extend the motor fuel tax suspension that expires at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, the governor’s office said late Monday afternoon. The General Assembly passed a 60-day temporary moratorium on motor fuel taxes, which Gov. Brian Kemp signed. It was effective from March 20 through May 19. The… -
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Collins, Dooley Spar During Debate
THE CENTER SQUARE—Georgia Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley took a jab from U.S. Rep. Mike Collins on immigration, while Dooley took a swipe of his own, bringing up a House ethics inquiry into his competitor. The two fielded questions from each other and a panel of journalists in an Atlanta Press Club debate Sunday…. -
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Abolishing Filibuster Becomes Pivotal Point in Georgia Senate Race
The controversial 60-vote threshold needed in the Senate in order to pass legislation, which could be removed by Senate majority leadership, has become a vital point in the Georgia Senate race. Derek Dooley, who is competing against Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., for the Republican nomination to face Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., in November for his…