The Georgia File: An Extraordinary Win
It’s rare that a secretary of state is well known by voters in his or her own state. For one to have his or her name recognized across the country, well, that’s almost unheard of. You’d have to go back…
Kelly Loeffler
Catching up with … Greg Bluestein
Greg Bluestein may be the hardest working man in Georgia media. You’ll see his byline in the AJC – from the front page to the Morning Jolt newsletter and Political Insider blog – hear his voice as host of the…
The Ga File: Anyone’s Game
A governor seeking reelection needs the solid support of his or her party. That’s always the case but particularly so in Georgia’s 2022 election, where a 50-50 electorate means this is anyone’s game. Republicans and Democrats must secure their own…
Albany | Dougherty County: Open for Business
Determined to throw off the pall that blanketed Dougherty County for more than a year, community leaders, educators and business heads are busily polishing the economic silver and updating the quality-of-life menu in hopes of attracting new residents, more visitors,…
Political Notes: The Ups, Downs, and In-betweens
No Run for Perdue: Republican former U.S. Sen. David Perdue has announced he will not be challenging Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock for his seat in 2022. The announcement came just days after Perdue had filed paperwork that indicated he was…
Political Notes: The Ups, Downs, and In-betweens
Counting, Recounting: A hand count of Georgia votes cast in the November election confirmed what the initial machine count showed: President-elect Joe Biden beat President Donald Trump by about 12,000 votes. The totals were certified by Secretary of State Brad…
Political Notes: The Ups, Downs, and In-betweens
Two Senate Runoffs: All political observers’ eyes will be on Georgia for the next few weeks, thanks to the two U.S. Senate runoffs coming up Jan. 5. The outcome could determine which party controls the Senate. Republican incumbent Sen. Kelly…
Political Notes: The Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Key Election Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 3, is the general election day for federal, state and local races. The runoff date for state and local elections is Tuesday, Dec. 1. For federal elections, Tuesday, Jan. 5, is the runoff date. The…
Political Notes: The Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Hate Crimes Bill: Georgia finally has a state law specifically banning crimes committed against individuals based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability or religious beliefs. It was a struggle, but in the final days of this year’s postponed…
Political Notes: Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Loeffler Sworn In: Republican businesswoman Kelly Loeffler became Georgia’s junior senator in January, when she was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence. She was selected by Gov. Brian Kemp to replace former Sen. Johnny Isakson, who retired for health…
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