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Trump's $5K campaign promise, Congressman Collins talks immigration reform in Georgia

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Georgia Congressmen Mike Collins and Brian Jack to take the stage at Dallas Republican convention, Another midterm election forecast

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Jones still has not endorsed Jackson for Georgia governor, Warnock calls for temporary statewide ban on big tech constructing data centers

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens heated over DNC snub, a tense exchange between Georgia candidates, and undocumented immigrant workers file lawsuit against Jackson Healthcare

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Rick Jackson signs new contract worth millions as November election looms, plus Jon Ossoff attacks opponent Mike Collins over alleged ties to white supremacists

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Democracy at its finest?

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POLLING AND EMOTING!

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Was 'Toast on Lenox' in Atlanta toasting Rick Jackson? Campaign advisor roles, and more polling analysis

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Atlanta fired-up for last FIFA match, Post-primary polls show slight Democratic advantage in Georgia Governor's race, GOP Titan Lindsay Graham passes away

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FIFA and a diversifying Georgia, Big billionaire spending in governor's race, Bottoms and Ossoff joined at the hip ahead of November election

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Georgia Republicans say for now, NO redistricting before the 2028 elections

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Georgians race to the polls today for primary runoff election, late Trump endorsement shakes-up GOP race

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Ageism: Is age an increasingly crucial issue for voters? Plus, a murder on Atlanta's MARTA is now politicized in Georgia governor's race

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Unity in Georgia governor's race, and redistricting doubts amongst Republicans? Plus, Georgia gas prices will spike after gas tax suspension lifted

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Debate drama, Republicans Rick Jackson and Burt Jones gearing-up for June runoff in the Georgia governor's race

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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms dominates win in May primary election, GOP candidate TBD

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It's the final countdown for Georgia's early voters, and more candidates are under attack

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THE TROUBLE WITH POLLS

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Debate or not to Debate

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Political Breakfast takes a road trip to the Brookhaven City Centre

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Governor's race candidates stumping ahead of May primary, Atlanta youth gun violence, teen takeovers

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The overall mood, animosity after Georgia's Legislative Session? Plus, lawmakers could be summoned back for a special session

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Could a Democrat win over former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's ultra-Conservative district?

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TSA wait times and chaos at Atlanta's airport, One bullfight after another in the Georgia governor's race

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Will a Georgia Democrat take over MAGA territory in a runoff election for District 14?

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Covering special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat, Georgia candidates qualify, Crossover Day wrap-up, Political consequences as Iran conflict intensifies

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Georgia federal and state candidates prepare to qualify for major races next week

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Gavin Newsom's Atlanta visit met with mixed reviews, federal judge rules against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

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California Governor Gavin Newsom comes to stump for Keisha Lance Bottoms in governor's race, and that's a nail-biting choice for some Democrats. Plus, why many Republicans are excited about the visit.

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Georgia Republicans are all-in on cutting taxes this legislative session. Will these bills cross the finish line?

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Georgia Governor's race polling shows Keisha Lance Bottoms first, Michael Thurmond second, but no massive fundraising numbers pouring-in for any Dems. Meanwhile, it's more money, more problems for Republicans

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Billionaire businessman joins Georgia Governor's race

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Fulton officials to strike back on Trump ordering FBI raid of elections hub, Georgia high school cell phone bans

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FBI raids Fulton elections center

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Protests over ICE grow, Georgia Democrats and some Republicans scrutinize Trump Administration's immigration agenda

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Georgia Governor Kemp's 2026 budget proposal includes a billion in tax rebates, reducing the state income tax, I-75 improvements, teacher bonuses

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Georgia's 2026 Legislative Session kickoff

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Stacey Abrams will NOT run for Governor in 2026, Legislative session priorities

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Dickens pledges to focus on fighting poverty and inequality during second term as Atlanta's Mayor, Marjorie Taylor Greene's last day in Congress

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A who done it? Georgia Republicans confront the million-dollar mystery attack ad that has everyone talking

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Blue momentum: Democrats flip another seat in a special election

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Runoff Election Recap: A blue flip in Roswell, Rusty Paul cruises to win in Sandy Springs

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Runoff election momentum across metro Atlanta

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Georgia's controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene will resign: then what?

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GOP infighting ahead of the 2026 Georgia governor's race, U.S. Senate race to unseat Jon Ossoff

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Georgia's controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's MAGA divorce from Donald Trump

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Georgia governor's race poll shows Keisha Lance Bottoms is top choice for Democrats, Burt Jones leads on GOP side

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Georgians feel the sting of the shutdown, Atlanta's airport clogged with flight cancellations

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Election season wrap-up, Georgia Republicans say outcome "not what we hoped for"

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It's Election Day in Georgia!

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Political Breakfast Halloween special at Manuel's Tavern!

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Stacey Abrams emerges at Georgia's "No Kings Protest"-What Does that Signal for HER political future?

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All eyes on Georgia Public Service Commission race as power bills climb

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Trump loyalist Vernon Jones announces run for Georgia Secretary of State

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Republicans building-up cash to defeat incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. But all are still seeking Trump's blessing.

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Political ramifications as government shutdown drags on

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Political Breakfast at Manuel's Tavern!

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Bottoms is at the top among Democrats in race for Georgia Governor, Democrats fail to flip deep-red District 21 in special election runoff

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Democrats pushing to flip Republican State Senate seat, DNC Chair knocking on doors in Georgia, latest in the Governor's race

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Plugged In: Farewell from 'Plugged In': A look back at 4 years in Georgia politics

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Headaches at Hyundai after mass ICE raid, South Korean and Georgia economic and diplomatic ties threatened, Atlanta YMCA board chair Clark Dean joins Georgia Governor's race

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The aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, CDC workers return to office a month after "traumatizing" shooting, union leaders say it's too soon

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Plugged In: Battery plant raid tests Georgia’s ties with South Korea

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated, Georgians react, Honoring 9/11 victims and DeKalb firefighter

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Will Raffensperger run? Georgia's Secretary of State is considering the Georgia Governor's race

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Plugged In: Inside Georgia's new system for compensating the wrongfully convicted

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Georgia Governor Kemp pumps up Derek Dooley in a very competitive political landscape

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Plugged In: White House looks to fire top federal officials with Atlanta ties

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Newly-converted Democrat Geoff Duncan weighing running for higher office? Longtime state elections guru Gabriel Sterling steps down. Hurricane Katrina and March on Washington anniversaries

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Plugged In: Fulton County Commissioners could face jail time; 2026 campaigns ramp up

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CDC shooting aftermath, Atlanta mourns fallen officer, A new Republican may soon enter the 2026 Georgia Governor's race

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Plugged In: The latest on the CDC shooting

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DeKalb County Democrat Michael Thurmond launches campaign for Georgia Governor, Chris Carr sues Burt Jones on the GOP side

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Plugged In: Trump wants to dismantle two federal agencies established by Jimmy Carter

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Derek Dooley all-in to challenge Jon Ossoff, Controversy with State Election Board member Janelle King

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Republican Congressman Mike Collins is out the gate, launches Georgia U.S. Senate bid

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Plugged In: Inside the legal fight over a new exhibit at Stone Mountain

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Two Georgia U.S. Representatives "hint" they'll run for high-profile roles in 2026. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Collins on the fence.

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State ethics complaint dismissed in the Republican race for Governor; How November's Public Service Commission race can measure Georgia's 2026 political landscape

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Plugged In: How Trump’s tariffs are impacting Georgia

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Jon Ossoff aggressively stumps, seizes opportunity to divide MAGA base over Epstein files, plus a prominent Georgia Republican apologizes for $140 million Ponzi scheme

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Georgia's GOP Lieutenant Governor joins the Governor's race

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Plugged In: How President Trump's big budget law will impact Georgia

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Georgia Governor's race rivals square-up, Candidates post financial disclosures in the first stretch of the 2026 race

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Flash flood tragedies in Texas, Impact in Georgia now that Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' has been signed, sealed and delivered

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Plugged In: Come along for a Georgia presidential history summer road trip

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Georgia Representatives prepare to vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill in Washington, Democrats call it ugly

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Duncan the Democrat? Will Georgia's former Republican Lt. Gov. cross over in a potential run for Governor?

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Plugged In: What cutting clean energy tax credits could mean for Georgia

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Georgians react to the U.S. bombing three Iranian nuclear sites, more attack ads launched in Georgia Governor's race, Chris Carr versus Burt Jones

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Plugged In: Religious liberty law illustrates Georgia’s evolving discourse on LGBTQ issues

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'No Kings' protests, Public Service Commission race has power, but low early-voting turnout

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Plugged In: The race to power Georgia’s data center boom

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PB Team talks about the Immigration Crackdown in Los Angeles and in Marietta: Constitutional? or Political Chaos?

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The PB team talks about political fatigue, the Musk/Trump Breakup and a tough spot for Georgia's Secretary of State

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Plugged In: Why data centers are booming in Georgia

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Puppets and Politics: Political Breakfast takes a road trip down to Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts

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Plugged In: Primary underway for commission that regulates electricity for millions of Georgians

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Keisha Lance Bottoms enters the Georgia governor's race, Dalton Republican stands up for undocumented student Ximena Arias-Cristobal

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Georgia GOP game plan: Who will run against Ossoff?