Georgia’s youngest mayor dismissed following claims of misconduct
Georgia’s youngest elected mayor, Jayden Williams, has been removed from his position just 10 months into his term amid allegations of misusing city funds and inappropriate communications with an 18-year-old high school student. Williams, now 23, was impeached by the Stockbridge City Council after taking office in January. The city confirmed in a statement that […]
Runoff for special election in Georgia’s 13th district involves two Democrats
House of Representatives Faces Upheaval Amid Resignations There’s been quite a shake-up in the House of Representatives lately. The recent resignation and passing of Representative David Scott from Georgia have heightened tensions. Reports indicate that the Senate is currently locked in discussions over funding for ICE and Border Patrol. In the wake of Scott’s death, […]
Georgia’s unreliable election system will remain in place for the midterms.
Georgia’s Special Legislative Session Closes with Election System Concerns The recent special legislative session in Georgia has wrapped up just as the state confronts a looming deadline regarding its election system. Yet, the solutions proposed by Congress appear to carry potential drawbacks that may affect future midterm elections. Last week, Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, […]
Clay Fuller, supported by Trump, wins special election in Georgia’s 14th District
RINGGOLD, Georgia — Republican candidate Clay Fuller has provided House Speaker Mike Johnson some much-needed relief as the party maintains a fragile majority in Congress. Backed by former President Donald Trump, Fuller won a special election on Tuesday against Democrat Sean Harris to fill a vacant seat in Georgia’s strongly Republican 14th Congressional District. The […]
Georgia’s dramatic catch preserves victory
In a surprising turn during a recent game, Bulldogs pitcher Justin Byrd saw his pitch sent deep into the left field by Lawless, who confidently celebrated with his teammates in the dugout. But, shockingly, Georgia’s left fielder, Cole Johnson, made an incredible leap over the wall to snag the apparent home run right out of […]
Trump Backs Prosecutor and Veteran for MTG’s Position in Georgia’s 14th District
President Donald Trump has voiced his support for Clay Fuller, a prosecutor and National Guardsman, as he seeks to fill the vacancy in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District left by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation last month. In an announcement shared on Truth Social, Trump referred to Fuller as “America’s first patriot.” He praised Fuller’s […]
Georgia’s largest bank has finalized an $8.6 billion merger
Synovus and Pinnacle Merge Columbus-based Synovus Financial is merging with Nashville’s Pinnacle Financial Partners, resulting in the new holding company’s headquarters being located in Atlanta. As 2023 began, Synovus completed this significant merger, aligning with a rival to establish one of the largest regional banks in the United States. The merger took place on Thursday, […]
Hidden funds support $5 million in attacks against Georgia’s Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
Georgia Politics in Turmoil: The Mystery Behind Anti-Jones Ads In the current landscape of Georgia politics, a significant question looms: Who is financing the attacks on Republican Lieutenant Governor Bert Jones? Operating under the name “Georgians for Integrity,” an unidentified group has reportedly spent around $5 million on television advertisements, mailers, and text messages. Jones, […]
Brian Stover begins his campaign for the Republican nomination in Georgia’s 14th District.
Brian Stover Launches Campaign to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Businessman and former county commissioner Brian Stover is set to kick off his Republican campaign on Wednesday, aiming to succeed the controversial Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Stover joins a competitive group of Republicans looking to take Greene’s House seat, especially after […]
Government oversight report on Georgia’s Medicaid program highlights worries about administrative expenses.
Georgia’s Medicaid Program Faces Challenges ATLANTA (AP) — A federal watchdog agency released a report on Thursday indicating that Georgia requires adults to provide proof of low-wage employment to qualify for Medicaid. This report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office highlights the state’s approach, which emerged after a series of similar work requirements were established […]