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Government & Politics, State Government December 24, 2025

Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 23, 2025 Georgia’s State Election Board will see at least one new member…

Government & Politics, State Government December 23, 2025

As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 22, 2025 After Missouri lawmakers passed a gerrymandered congressional map this fall, opponents…

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Government & Politics, State Government December 23, 2025

Six candidates sign up to run for middle Georgia Senate seat after prominent Republican steps down

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 23, 2025 A major figure in the Georgia Senate is out, and six…

Government & Politics December 23, 2025

From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill

by Andrew Latham, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump is reportedly setting his sights on a Christmas peace deal in the…

Government & Politics, State Government December 23, 2025

Jaha Howard won SD-35 election on strong showing in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey The State Senate District 35 special runoff election is in the books. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Voter Registration voted to certify the result of…

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Government & Politics, State Government December 22, 2025

Georgia regulators approve massive power grid expansion to serve data centers

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 19, 2025 Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state’s power…

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Government & Politics, National Government December 19, 2025

Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 18, 2025 President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal…

Government & Politics, State Government December 19, 2025

Georgia Power’s plan for powering data centers is up for a final vote Friday

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 18, 2025 State regulators are set to vote Friday on a massive energy…

Government & Politics, National Government December 18, 2025

Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies

by Jennifer Shutt and Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 17, 2025 WASHINGTON — Republican leaders in the U.S. House…

Government & Politics, State Government December 18, 2025

Five big political questions for Georgia going into 2026

by Niles Francis, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 18, 2025 Gov. Brian Kemp is entering his final year in office. Georgia…

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Georgia GOP official and elections activist named to State Election Board

As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps

Six candidates sign up to run for middle Georgia Senate seat after prominent Republican steps down

From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill

Jaha Howard won SD-35 election on strong showing in Cobb County

Georgia regulators approve massive power grid expansion to serve data centers

Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal

Georgia Power’s plan for powering data centers is up for a final vote Friday

Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies

Five big political questions for Georgia going into 2026