When Joe Biden announced yesterday that he had decided not to run for a second term, political leaders who represent the great state of Georgia had a mixed reaction to the 46th president’s decision. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention […]
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Governor’s Office pre-written terrorism claim shows how ‘Cop City’ arrests get political spin
The May 31 arrests of bail-fund operators was a watershed moment in the “Cop City” protests, generating unprecedented backlash as chilling free speech – especially Gov. Brian Kemp’s statement equating them with a “criminal organization” helping “domestic terrorism.” What the public didn’t know, documents obtained by SaportaReport reveal is that Kemp’s commentary about the arrests […]
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Republicans win Georgia state offices
Republicans will continue to be in charge at the Gold Dome in Atlanta. But the race for U.S. Senate from Georgia is headed to a runoff.
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Google’s Atlanta presence expanding in stature and office space
Google celebrated its love for Atlanta when opened its new Midtown office space on July 27. In its new office space, the technology company clearly has embraced Atlanta and Georgia – spotlighting its role as a center for civil and human rights for all as well as its multicultural offerings of music and entertainment.
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Georgia to spend $30.2 billion next year – mostly on education and health care
Also, near a billion dollars for raises for a workforce that seems eager to leave.
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Buckhead cityhood leader’s service on state Board of Corrections raises questions of experience, oversight
With crime as a political driver of the Buckhead cityhood movement, you’d think much would be said about its leader serving as an official in the state criminal justice system.
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Reporter’s Notebook: David Perdue announces run for Georgia Governor with bold video
If you’ve lived in the South for a while, you’ve probably accepted that snowy days are far and few between. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the winter wonderland fun! For your fill of tubing, snowballs and ice skating, head over to Snow Island on Lake Lanier, Skate the Sky […]
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Buckhead cityhood becomes governor race issue as Abrams and Perdue take sides
Buckhead cityhood this week became an issue in the Georgia governor race as two main contenders took opposing stances.
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Buckhead cityhood roundup: New opposition group, oath of office question, Kemp’s position
In some of the latest developments, a new opposition group has formed, oath of office questions have been raised, and the governor won’t say if he and Dickens share a definition of Atlanta that includes Buckhead.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Climate pledges made on Earth Week
Happy Earth Day, Atlanta! Show Mother Nature some love today. Here’s a few ideas for how to celebrate: Get some fresh air: Arabia Mountain, Sweetwater Creek, Cochran Shoals Trail, Piedmont Park, Freedom Park Get involved: Earth Day at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Constitution Lakes Clean-up, live-stream some scaly friends at the Georgia Aquarium, take a […]
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Georgia benefits from the presence of enlightened Atlanta-based companies
Last fall, Gov. Brian Kemp boasted about Georgia’s consecutive No. 1 rankings as the top state for business. And yet in the past couple of weeks, that same governor is lambasting two of Georgia’s highest profile companies – Delta Air Lines and the Coca-Cola Co. – for openly criticizing the state’s new voting legislation.
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Georgia moves to yank “citizen’s arrest” shield from vigilantes
Shopkeepers and restaurant owners could still detain suspected thieves.
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James Carville: Georgia pulled off the most significant statewide election in the country
The Georgia runoffs were the most significant statewide elections ever, national political consultant James Carville said in an exclusive Zoom conversation on Jan. 15.
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Georgia governor proposes fairly steady spending in next 17 months
The feds will do much of the new spending in Georgia, not the state.
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Fulton told to expect October surge in hospital bed demand
“It is based on a continued path of what we’re doing in Georgia …”
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Court strikes down Georgia’s near-total abortion ban. Governor pledges appeal.
Abortion is still legal in Georgia for now.
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Georgia continues to borrow to build projects, create jobs as state debt remains low
The $1.2 billion Georgia intends to inject into the state’s economy through its long-term investment program is expected to help offset the pandemic-related recession that has cut jobs and hampered company earnings across the state.
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Now is the time to pass the Georgia Hate Crimes Act
We must make sure Ahmaud Arbery did not die in vain.
We have an opportunity to turn the horrendous shooting of Arbery into something good – having Georgia pass the Georgia Hate Crimes Act when the legislature reconvenes in June.
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Governor, lawmakers request 14% state budget cuts
Schools won’t be spared the pain.
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Georgia’s shelter-in-place order ending for most
Governor expects compliance with social distancing and sanitation rules.
