The AJC is reporting that Rep. Woodall (R, GA-7) will not be seeking re-election for a sixth term in 2020 due to political and personal issues, including the loss of his father. Larry Sabato had listed GA-7 as a toss-up race, and the 2018 race came down to less than 500 votes. The Democratic Party
From a press release from Governor Brian Kemp: Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp join individuals across the world in the #EndItMovement to shine a light on modern day slavery and fight to eliminate sex trafficking in the State of Georgia. “It is truly heartbreaking to know that Georgia has one
Northwest Georgia Senator and Rules Chairman Jeff Mullis wants to make Georgia a two-party consent state and he’s never been more wrong. Under current Georgia law, only one party must consent to being recorded in a conversation and that one party can be the recording party. (Ex: If I’m having a conversation with Bob and
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Sandford Bishop (D, GA-2): “The President spoke of bipartisanship, and I hope this sentiment is sincere. However, he must abandon his divisive rhetoric, and put action behind his words. In the next week, we must avoid another disastrous shutdown and keep the government open. I urge the President to support the efforts of the bipartisan, bicameral conference committee
The Senate is scheduled to have one bill on the floor tomorrow, Thursday, February 7 when they convene at 10:00 a.m. Senate Bill 25, sponsored by Sen. Bill Heath (District 31, R), clarifies when vehicles have to stop for a school bus on a divided highway. The new language would not require a vehicle to
United States Senator David Perdue (R) appeared on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle to highlight President Donald Trump’s message during last night’s State of the Union. Some highlights from interview, as per a Perdue press release: Build On The Success: “The President landed his speech – one of the most historic speeches I can remember. He laid
Earlier today, the Georgia House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to name the new state judicial complex being built after former Governor Nathan Deal. Only two state representatives voted against House Resolution 1: Rep. Matt Gurtler (R-Tiger) and freshman Rep. Colton Moore (R-Trenton). First legislation passed in the Georgia House this session names the new judicial
Well… it’s the day after. Barton beats Vaughn in the House District 5 special election. A decade after the last Cost of Living increase for retired state employees there might be a change. Georgia Baseball is in the top 15 according to major polling. Teacher taunts child. Child throws chair. Teacher gives student a concussion.
Most of the news is focused on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ rebuttal. Abrams’ speech has probably occupied most of the #gapol space tonight, but there was an election today to fill the seat held by the late Representative John Meadows. In today’s special election
