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Georgia Lt. Gov. Duncan Switches Parties, Eyes 2026 Gubernatorial Run
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party due to policy disagreements and President Trump's criticism; he's considering a 2026 gubernatorial run.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Duncan Switches Parties, Eyes 2026 Gubernatorial Run
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party due to policy disagreements and President Trump's criticism; he's considering a 2026 gubernatorial run.
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52% Bias Score
SEC Alleges $140 Million Ponzi Scheme by Georgia Republican
The SEC filed a civil lawsuit against Georgia Republican Brant Frost IV and his company, First Liberty Building and Loan, for allegedly defrauding 300 investors of $140 million through a Ponzi scheme; Frost allegedly misappropriated over $19 million for personal use and made $570,000 in political co...
SEC Alleges $140 Million Ponzi Scheme by Georgia Republican
The SEC filed a civil lawsuit against Georgia Republican Brant Frost IV and his company, First Liberty Building and Loan, for allegedly defrauding 300 investors of $140 million through a Ponzi scheme; Frost allegedly misappropriated over $19 million for personal use and made $570,000 in political co...
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Legislature Advances Anti-Transgender Bills, Democrats Divided
Georgia's legislature introduced several bills restricting transgender rights, including a ban on transgender girls in girls' sports and limiting access to gender-affirming care; four Democrats surprisingly supported a bill denying such care to prisoners, a move Republicans are using for political m...
Georgia Legislature Advances Anti-Transgender Bills, Democrats Divided
Georgia's legislature introduced several bills restricting transgender rights, including a ban on transgender girls in girls' sports and limiting access to gender-affirming care; four Democrats surprisingly supported a bill denying such care to prisoners, a move Republicans are using for political m...
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Establishes Wrongful Conviction Compensation System
Georgia's Senate Bill 244, passed Friday, will compensate those wrongfully convicted at $75,000 per year of incarceration and covers attorney fees in cases with disqualified prosecutors, addressing the state's previous lack of such a system and resolving this year's five failed attempts.
Georgia Establishes Wrongful Conviction Compensation System
Georgia's Senate Bill 244, passed Friday, will compensate those wrongfully convicted at $75,000 per year of incarceration and covers attorney fees in cases with disqualified prosecutors, addressing the state's previous lack of such a system and resolving this year's five failed attempts.
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48% Bias Score
Saakashvili Receives Additional Prison Sentence in Georgia
A Georgian court sentenced former president Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional four-and-a-half years in prison for illegally crossing the border in 2021, adding to his existing sentences and totaling over 12 years; he maintains his innocence and claims political persecution, sparking international...
Saakashvili Receives Additional Prison Sentence in Georgia
A Georgian court sentenced former president Mikheil Saakashvili to an additional four-and-a-half years in prison for illegally crossing the border in 2021, adding to his existing sentences and totaling over 12 years; he maintains his innocence and claims political persecution, sparking international...
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48% Bias Score
Georgia Senate Passes Bills Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Minors and Prisoners
The Georgia Senate passed two bills on Monday that would ban most gender-affirming care for minors and incarcerated people, mirroring national trends and presidential actions targeting transgender people; these bills will now go to the House for debate.
Georgia Senate Passes Bills Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Minors and Prisoners
The Georgia Senate passed two bills on Monday that would ban most gender-affirming care for minors and incarcerated people, mirroring national trends and presidential actions targeting transgender people; these bills will now go to the House for debate.
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60% Bias Score
SEC Sues Georgia Republican for Alleged \$140 Million Ponzi Scheme
Brant Frost IV, a prominent Georgia Republican, and his company, First Liberty Building and Loan, are accused in an SEC lawsuit of running a \$140 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors, with Frost allegedly misusing \$19 million in funds for personal expenses and political contributions.
SEC Sues Georgia Republican for Alleged \$140 Million Ponzi Scheme
Brant Frost IV, a prominent Georgia Republican, and his company, First Liberty Building and Loan, are accused in an SEC lawsuit of running a \$140 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors, with Frost allegedly misusing \$19 million in funds for personal expenses and political contributions.
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20% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Invalidation of Trump Tariffs
A US appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that invalidated most of Trump's tariffs, while a Georgian opposition leader was arrested, Russia allegedly supplied North Korea with air defense systems, and the US reopened its embassy in Damascus.
US Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Invalidation of Trump Tariffs
A US appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that invalidated most of Trump's tariffs, while a Georgian opposition leader was arrested, Russia allegedly supplied North Korea with air defense systems, and the US reopened its embassy in Damascus.
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20% Bias Score
Kemp Passes on US Senate Bid, Leaving Republicans Searching for Georgia Candidate
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on Monday he will not seek the US Senate seat in 2026, rejecting considerable pressure from Republican leaders including President Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and the NRSC, leaving the party searching for a replacement candidate to challenge incumb...
Kemp Passes on US Senate Bid, Leaving Republicans Searching for Georgia Candidate
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on Monday he will not seek the US Senate seat in 2026, rejecting considerable pressure from Republican leaders including President Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and the NRSC, leaving the party searching for a replacement candidate to challenge incumb...
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44% Bias Score
Kemp Appoints First Hispanic Woman as Georgia Labor Commissioner
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp appointed Bárbara Rivera Holmes, the first Hispanic woman to hold statewide office, as the new Labor Commissioner on April 4, 2024, following the death of Bruce Thompson; she will serve until 2027 and plans to run for reelection.
Kemp Appoints First Hispanic Woman as Georgia Labor Commissioner
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp appointed Bárbara Rivera Holmes, the first Hispanic woman to hold statewide office, as the new Labor Commissioner on April 4, 2024, following the death of Bruce Thompson; she will serve until 2027 and plans to run for reelection.
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32% Bias Score
Georgia Bans Gender-Transitioning Treatment for Minors and Inmates
The Georgia Senate passed two bills banning most gender-transitioning treatments for minors under 18 and inmates, with some Democrats joining Republicans; the bills now head to the House.
Georgia Bans Gender-Transitioning Treatment for Minors and Inmates
The Georgia Senate passed two bills banning most gender-transitioning treatments for minors under 18 and inmates, with some Democrats joining Republicans; the bills now head to the House.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Regulating Litigation Funding
The Georgia Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 69, regulating third-party litigation funding, and previously passed Senate Bill 68, a tort reform bill, despite initial Democratic opposition; both now proceed to the House for further debate.
Georgia Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Regulating Litigation Funding
The Georgia Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 69, regulating third-party litigation funding, and previously passed Senate Bill 68, a tort reform bill, despite initial Democratic opposition; both now proceed to the House for further debate.
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40% Bias Score
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