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Senate map for 2026 is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have headaches, too
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Republicans stress that it remains early in the cycle and say there is plenty of time left for candidates to establish themselves and Trump to wade in. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday...
Man calls for gun law changes after brother killed near downtown Atlanta bus station
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 20, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A call to action is being made by the sibling of a man who was shot and killed near a Greyhound bus station in downtown Atlanta. D’Anthony Reaves died from injures after being shot three times - twice in the...
These 6 Georgia burger joints are hot spots with no fuss
Savannah Now - Georgia
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Do you just want a great hamburger without too many frills? Family Destinations Guide recently released a list of the best no-fuss burger joints in Georgia that "prove you don't need white tablecloths or fancy names to serve amazing food." Here's...
Georgia GOP has won 2026 already — with a truly evil scheme
Raw Story
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July 19, 2025
It’s all over but the official count. Georgia Republicans can’t win the Senate seat now held by Democrat Jon Ossoff — the demographics will drown them: Georgia is now a “majority minority” state with non-whites predominant. EXCEPT. EXCEPT if the...
5 Senate Races Most Likely to Flip in 2026 Power Battle
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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July 19, 2025
A series of retirements, candidate shakeups and high-stakes legislation has redefined the battlefield for control of the Senate in 2026, as both parties brace for competitive showdowns in five states that could determine the majority, The Hill...
The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 19, 2025
An already active start to the 2026 cycle has kicked into overdrive in recent weeks with a major retirement announcement, the passage of a key GOP priority and moves by candidates that could further scramble the chess board. Sen. Thom Tillis...
Trump appointees called for more marble in Fed building renovation that White House is attacking
Los Angeles Times
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July 18, 2025
President Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell, with whom he has tussled for years over interest rates. But the extensive use of marble in the...
Double shooting in southwest Atlanta under investigation
95.5 WSB - Georgia
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July 19, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. — Two people were hospitalized after being shot in southwest Atlanta on Friday evening. Officers responded to the 800 block of Washington Street around 8 p.m. after reports of a shooting. According to investigators, two people were...
Carr: Georgia will not join multi-state lawsuit to release federal education grants
The Current - Georgia
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July 19, 2025
Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. Georgia will not join the 24 states and Washington, D.C., that are suing the Trump administration to release...
Atlanta's WABE faces $2M loss as Congress rescinds Public Broadcasting funds
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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After Congress clawed back billions in federal funding, a local news outlet is calling on the community for help. WABE, Atlanta's NPR and PBS affiliate, will lose almost two million dollars a year from its budget. ATLANTA - Atlanta’s public radio...
Should Georgia Eliminate The State Income Tax?
The Georgia Sun
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July 19, 2025
(The Center Square) – A Georgia Senate committee will study ending the state income tax. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who launched his gubernatorial bid last week, said Thursday the Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax will hold...
Good Trouble Day: Georgia Protests Honor John Lewis
The Georgia Sun
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July 19, 2025
Demonstrators across Georgia held gatherings as part of “Good Trouble Day,” a national day of protest in honor of former civil rights leader and U.S. Rep. John Lewis on Thursday. In Atlanta, hundreds of demonstrators marched down Auburn Avenue to...
Atlanta rally calls for resistance and remembrance of John Lewis
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
Surrounded by passionate protestors, local civil rights leaders held a press conference to discuss pressing national issues such as immigration, the recently passed tax and spending cut bill, and the firing of thousands of federal workers. Photo...
Georgia state leaders at odds over disaster aid distribution
WALB - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - Senator Jon Ossoff and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper are at odds over when a certain type of hurricane relief will reach Georgia farmers. This comes after Senator Ossoff sent a letter Wednesday, July 16 to the...
Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golf
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 19, 2025
WASHINGTON — (AP) — Moving at the "speed of Trump" is one of the White House's favorite phrases, meant to convey the administration's attempts to bring big changes to government at breakneck speed. But when it comes to presidential travel, Donald...
Georgia Republicans react to First Liberty Building and Loan allegations
The Newnan Times-Herald - Georgia
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Georgia Republicans are distancing themselves from the Frost family after allegations of fraud against the First Liberty Building and Loan. The SEC closed First Liberty Building and Loan, froze its assets and officially filed charges against Brant...
Atlanta to house Rivian East Coast headquarters
JacksonHerald Today - Georgia
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Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian will establish a new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, creating about 500 jobs when completed. Rivian will occupy the top floor and lobby of a building on Auburn Avenue adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline's...
Georgia Court of Appeals judge appointed to fill state Supreme Court vacancy
The Current - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. As a law student at the University of Georgia, Benjamin A. Land clerked for the Georgia Supreme Court. After...
Atlanta Observations: Mateer, Manning steal the show at SEC media day
Daily Comet - Louisiana
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SEC media days came to a close on Thursday with Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko finishing out the four-day event at the podium. It was a fun four days in Atlanta, where I was able to get a better feel for how SEC media feel about the Oklahoma...
Gov. Brian Kemp deciding whether or not to suspend Guyton official accused of theft
WJCL TV - Georgia
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July 17, 2025
Above video: WJCL 22 News Investigation into the theft arrest of Guyton City Councilman Theodore HambyGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a review commission to determine whether or not to suspend a Guyton city council member after they were...