Apr 22 Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking 13th term in Congress, dies at 80 By Bill Barrow, Matt Brown, Jeff Amy, Associated Press Scott, the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, was once a leading voice for his party on issues related to farm aid policy and food aid for consumers. Continue reading
Apr 15 Republican Clay Fuller sworn in to take House seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene By Associated Press Republican Rep. Clay Fuller of Georgia was sworn into office Tuesday after winning a special election to take the congressional seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Continue reading
Apr 09 'We got our butts kicked.' Republicans rattled by Democratic momentum ahead of midterms By Scott Bauer, Jeff Amy, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Simmering discontent could boomerang on Republicans just two years after Trump harnessed voters' anger with his comeback presidential campaign. Continue reading
Apr 07 Live Results: Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Continue reading
Apr 06 What to expect in Georgia's special congressional runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller were the top two vote-getters in the March 10 special election, but neither candidate received the vote majority needed to avoid Tuesday's runoff. Continue reading
Apr 03 Georgia lawmakers pass bill that lets property owners sue over homeless encampments By Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press Homelessness advocates say the bill would cause law enforcement to arrest people because they have nowhere to sleep and spur frivolous lawsuits paid for by taxpayers. Continue reading
Apr 03 Georgia lawmakers fail to settle voting machines conflict before end of annual session By Charlotte Kramon, Jeff Amy, Associated Press The Georgia General Assembly ended its annual session early Friday without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state's voting system by a July deadline, plunging into doubt the future of elections in the political battleground. Continue reading
Apr 01 Georgia's Brad Raffensperger showcases Ponzi scheme fight as he runs for governor By Jeff Amy, Associated Press It was a moment of triumph for Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Wednesday, as he announced his office had persuaded a securities firm to refund $6.7 million to investors who lost money in an alleged $156 million Ponzi… Continue reading
Mar 30 Could a Democrat really win Marjorie Taylor Greene's conservative district? This retired Army general is trying By Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press Harris is facing Republican candidate Clay Fuller, a district attorney. Continue reading
Mar 27 Georgia's Fulton County heads to court to argue for return of 2020 ballots seized by FBI By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Fulton County said the seizure of ballots was improper and unconstitutional, while the FBI says it's investigating possible violations of the law. Continue reading