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Opinions, The Georgia File

Off to the Races

Brian Robinson,

The 2026 political cycle that will usher in a new era in Georgia politics is well underway. Though he’s not on the ballot in Georgia next year, President Trump will loom large – perhaps more so than any individual candidate…

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As Georgia Goes, So Goes America

Tharon Johnson,

Georgia has been the epicenter of national politics ever since President Joe Biden’s victory over former President Donald Trump in the  2020 election. After gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams came within 1.4% of then-candidate Brian Kemp in 2018, anyone with experience…

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Keep the Film Tax Credit

Brian Robinson,

Fans of Netflix’s Ozark know about the dramatic performances of stars Jason Bateman and Laura Linney in the thrilling series. They’ve probably never heard of Mike Neal, a small businessman in Savannah, but they’ve enjoyed his work too. As a marine…

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Giving Thanks for Georgia

Tharon Johnson,

Those who are regular readers of this column know there is no shortage of things that I think Georgia could do better. From our overburdened public education system to our lack of affordable healthcare to our outdated and overcrowded incarceration…

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Pride in the PSC

Brian Robinson,

Tricia Pridemore talks about Georgia’s energy policy the way a grandmother talks about her grandchild or University of Georgia fans talk about their football team: It’s simply the best, and everyone else just needs to accept it. She’ll run for…