Donations jump for Georgia GOP's Kemp, Warnock stays strong Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sharply accelerated his fundraising over the summer, taking in $28.7 million in a three-month period The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Georgia’s new voting restrictions threaten midterm election Georgia in focus: Since Biden carried the state with the support of Black voters, thousands of people’s eligibility has been disputed The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2022
Republicans fear losing US Senate seat as Herschel Walker’s woes mount ATLANTA — Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Herschel Walker has so far weathered allegations he abused his ex-wife and exaggerated claims about his businesses. Tribune News Service · Oct 4, 2022
Herschel Walker's Campaign Shows Why Third-Party Candidates Are Important Republicans turned off by Walker at least have a third option, but for House races in Georgia, state law makes it extremely difficult for third-party candidates to get on the ballot. Reason · Oct 4, 2022
Georgia Republicans distance themselves from Herschel Walker after abortion report ATLANTA — Top Georgia Republicans are distancing themselves from Herschel Walker in the aftermath of a report that the U.S. Senate nominee paid his girlfriend to have an abortion in 2009 and explosive accusations from his adult son calling his father a liar and charlatan. Tribune News Service · Oct 4, 2022
First Thing: Hurricane Ian death tolls climbs amid criticism over response Residents in Florida and Carolinas face recovery expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. Plus, why screaming can be good for you The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022
Democrats see hope in Stacey Abrams (again) in a crucial US election – if she can get voters to show up Georgia in focus: Despite being hailed as architect of Georgia’s political transformation, Abrams is still an underdog in her rematch with Brian Kemp The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2022
GOP attacks Georgia's Abrams on voting as judge rejects suit Republicans are using the defeat of a voting suit brought by a group founded by Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams to attack her legitimacy as a voting rights advocate The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022
Voting eligibility challenges in Georgia Conservative activists are challenging the eligibility of tens of thousands of Georgia voters Salon · Sep 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian: Flights canceled, coastal Georgia watches for more flooding ATLANTA — Cleanup has begun in parts of coastal Georgia as Ian heads north. Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022
Stacey Abrams looks to win Black men in bid for Ga. governor Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams is trying to solidify support and boost turnout by Black men in her governor's race against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
‘No need to panic,’ Gov. Kemp says ahead of Hurricane Ian ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp urged Georgians to take caution as Hurricane Ian gains intensity off the western coast of Florida, threatening to bring torrential rain, dangerous storm surges and sweeping winds to the state this week. Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022
Why Herschel Walker is focusing on transgender athletes in Senate campaign CALHOUN, Ga. — Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Herschel Walker joined forces Tuesday with a highly decorated swimmer who has become a symbol of political opposition toward transgender athletes as he tries to boost support among skeptical conservative voters in the final weeks of the race. Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022
Federal judge rules in favor of experimental Georgia Medicaid program U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood ruled August 19 in favor of Georgia after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded a Medicaid waiver for the state’s Pathways to Coverage program. Georgia brought the lawsuit after CMS under the Trump administration approved the state’s Section 1115 application for… Ballotpedia · Sep 27, 2022
Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022 Stacey Abrams has a surprising problem with Black voters ATLANTA — As Stacey Abrams took the stage at a recent campaign stop, one person at the crowded Atlanta event was at the top of her mind.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Education takes an unusual back seat in Georgia election Both Republican incumbent Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams are touting education proposals in Georgia's race for governor
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Governor's races take on new prominence, with higher stakes Governor’s races often are overshadowed by the fight for control of Congress during midterm elections
Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 2022 Georgia Republicans aim to beat Democrats at their own ‘ground game’ ATLANTA — The two Republican door-knockers had scarcely started canvassing homes in a well-appointed east Cobb County neighborhood when they began to suspect something was up.
Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022 AJC poll gives Republicans the edge in most races ATLANTA — The latest Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll paints a bleak picture for Georgia Democrats in November, with every statewide candidate aside from U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock facing a sizable deficit less than two months before the election.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022 Ad spending shows Dems hinging midterm hopes on abortion Democrats are pumping an unprecedented amount of money into advertising related to abortion rights
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022 Abrams' strategy to boost turnout: Early voting commitments Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is launching an intensive effort to get out the vote by urging potential supporters to cast in-person ballots the first week of early voting as she tries to navigate the state’s new election laws
Tribune News Service · Sep 16, 2022 Climate law a wrench in Hyundai’s plans for $5.5 billion EV plant Hyundai Motor Group’s plans to break ground on a new electric vehicle factory near the Georgia coast have been complicated by a sprawling climate law signed last month by President Joe Biden, which was intended, in part, to spur more domestic production of EVs.
Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022 Impending hospital closure rattles Atlanta health care landscape and political races ATLANTA — Like many neighborhoods in cities across the country, Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward is changing.
Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022 2 Georgia Republican candidates, two different views on economy ATLANTA — U.S. Senate hopeful Herschel Walker paints a bleak picture of the economy: soaring inflation, high taxes and wasteful government spending. But listen to Gov. Brian Kemp and a far different image emerges, one where jobs are being created and investment is flourishing.