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Georgia’s Raffensperger Battles $500K Defamation Lawsuit Over 2020 Election Claims
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, is facing a defamation lawsuit from Texas-based podcast host Jacki Pick.
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Georgia Election Board Approves Controversial New Rules Amid Criticism of Partisan Influence
Georgia’s state election board, dominated by Republicans, recently approved several new election rules, sparking concerns among critics about potential partisan influence. The new rules include giving counties more leeway to…
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Georgia Election Board Mandates County Inquiries Before Certifying Results, Sparking Controversy
The Georgia State Election Board has mandated that county election officials must conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results to the state. This new rule, approved on August 6,…
Overview of New Georgia Laws Effective July 1, 2024
Starting July 1, Georgia will implement a series of new laws and budgetary measures focusing on crime reduction, public service improvements, and financial support. Crime Reduction: Fiscal Year 2025 Budget:…
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Activists Dubbed ‘Investigators’ Intensify Efforts to Purge Voter Rolls, Employing New Data Tools and Controversial Legal Arguments
In Georgia, the issue of voter challenges has reached a critical point, with over 360,000 voters challenged during the 2021 Senate runoff elections alone. Recent data from major counties in…
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Georgia GOP Pushes Contested Congressional Map Amid Allegations of Court Order Breach and Gerrymandering
Georgia’s GOP is moving ahead with a congressional map that maintains a 9-5 Republican House majority, a move contested by Democrats, alleging a breach of a federal court order. The…
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Waffle House Employees Rally for $25 Hourly Wage and Around-the-Clock Security Amid Persistent Safety Concerns
Waffle House workers, seeking improved wages and workplace safety, rallied outside the company’s Georgia headquarters, demanding a $25 minimum hourly wage and 24/7 security. Organized by the Union of Southern…
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Emergency Relief in Georgia: USDA Expands Disaster Declaration for 27 Counties After Hurricane Idalia—Farmers and Businesses Can Now Apply for Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded its natural disaster declaration to encompass 27 Georgia counties, including Tift and Turner, due to the damages caused by Hurricane Idalia on August…
Why Georgia Still Observes Daylight-Saving Time and Standard Time
As we do every year, this Sunday, November 5, 2023, we will roll our clocks back to observe Standard Time (Eastern Standard Time for us here in South Georgia and…
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Georgia Redistricting Decision: Impact on Voting Rights and Political Landscape
A federal judge, Steve Jones, has mandated the redrawing of Georgia’s congressional and state legislative districts before the 2024 election due to the current maps, drawn by Republican lawmakers, being…