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Georgia's Rep. McBath to switch districts again after judge gives thumbs up to new GOP-drawn map
BREAKING: Judge OKs new congressional map in win for GOP
Up against the clock, judge limits redistricting challenge
HAPPENING TODAY: Georgia political maps head back to court
Voting maps in Georgia school system are "racial gerrymander," judge says
Georgia's Ferguson to retire from Congress
Prosecutors withdraw lawsuit against Kemp-backed oversight panel
Legislature passes new maps, concludes redistricting session ahead of deadline
GA GOP again targets Rep. McBath in redistricting
BREAKING: New congressional map creates majority-Black district, maintains GOP advantage
New congressional map to be unveiled as legislative maps await floor votes
"For no apparent reason": Dem lawmaker confronts colleagues about changes to her district
Incumbents pay the price as new Georgia House map adds 5 Black districts
New Georgia Senate map adds two Black districts while maintaining partisan balance
A Holiday Refresher: 5 things to know
Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady and Georgia native, dead at 96
Battle for U.S. House fought on unlikely terrain
Georgia Democrat signs letter calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Georgia prosecutors plagued by controversies ahead of tough races
Georgia's governor extends gas tax break through Thanksgiving
New: Party-switching Atlanta lawmaker draws challenge from GA Young Dems' president
LISTEN: Unpacking the redistricting case with state Rep. Saira Draper
Push to censure Tlaib divides Georgia Republicans
Georgia Republicans prepare for redistricting redo
Redistricting ruling could sideline powerful GOP lawmakers
Kemp calls special session after judge orders news maps
BREAKING: Judge strikes down Georgia's congressional, legislative maps
Republican Mike Johnson elected House Speaker, ending three-week stalemate
Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis strikes plea deal in Fulton election case
Low-key Georgia lawmaker vies for House Speaker
21-year-old Georgia State student seeks statehouse seat
Examining Friday's split screen
Georgia lawmaker receives death threats as House ends Week 3 with no Speaker
Jordan falls short again, leaving House leaderless
Georgia Republicans unite behind Jordan ahead of Tuesday vote
New Speaker nominee. Same math problem.
NEW THIS MORNING: Scalise's path to 218 unclear with MTG, others opposed
LIVE: Georgia Republicans take sides in Speaker showdown
LISTEN: Gabe Fleisher on Capitol Hill chaos
With McCarthy out, Georgia Republicans struggle to look ahead
VACANT! McCarthy ousted as House Speaker in historic vote
McCarthy showdown divides Georgia Republicans
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Georgia's own Jimmy Carter turns 99 Sunday
Government shutdown impact on Georgia: Carter birthday celebrations altered
SCOTUS order could pave way for redrawn voting maps in GA, other states
BREAKING: Warnock calls for Menendez to resign
DeSantis, lagging in polls, to debate Newsom in Georgia
Georgia Senators yet to weigh in on Menendez case
New maps could cause McBath to switch districts -- again
One month later, case against LG Jones still awaiting prosecutor
"Buckle up": Georgia's lawmakers enter uncharted territory ahead of redistricting ruling
As Biden struggles, First Lady to visit GA for lavish fundraiser
Georgia governor suspends fuel tax amid inflation worries
Fulton special grand jury recommended charges against ex-GOP Senators
Scoop: Cobb commissioner to announce run for Congress next week
HAPPENING TODAY: Georgia's political maps head to trial
Greene, Clyde threaten to shut down government over Biden probe as Congress returns to DC
Kemp dismisses calls for special session to oust Willis
Georgia Republicans at odds over punishing Willis
Georgia Congressman's gun shop being monitored by feds
Poll: Despite legal troubles, Trump stands strong among GA GOP voters
HAPPENING TODAY: Trump to surrender to GA authorities in election case
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to attend GOP presidential debate Wednesday
Trump booking set to overshadow GOP debate
LISTEN: Patricia Murphy on the Fulton County Trump case
Georgia Republicans respond to Trump indictment
TRUMP INDICTED: Former President, allies charged in Fulton County election probe
HAPPENING TODAY: Trial court to begin hearing challenge to new Alabama congressional map
HAPPENING TODAY: Fulton grand jury to begin hearing Trump case
Willis to present Trump case to grand jury next week
Report: Willis to present Trump case to grand jury next week
Security increases at Fulton courthouse ahead of possible Trump indictment
Report: House Dems expect David Scott to retire in 2025
Georgia-based UPS reaches deal with unionized workers to avoid walkout
Kemp rules out WH bid, warns his party to move on from 2020
Mainor defects to GOP after refusing to switch parties
Opinion: Freedom Caucus draws the line at MTG's potty mouth
Legal challenges threaten Cobb Commissioner's re-election bid
SCOTUS rejects fringe election law theory
SCOTUS order sends LA redistricting case back to lower courts
Defiant Trump returns to Georgia with grievance-filled speech
HAPPENING TODAY: Trump to address GA GOP convention after federal indictment
BREAKING: SCOTUS overturns Alabama congressional map in surprise ruling
Lone Dem lawmaker champions failed GOP school voucher bill
How Georgia's lawmakers voted on the Biden/McCarthy debt deal
Georgia's Clyde, Collins to oppose debt limit deal
"Respect the chutzpah": Ossoff, Kemp clash over new Hyundai plant
DeSantis earns backing of GA GOP congressman
NEW: Willis signals August timetable for charges in Trump investigation
Trump to speak at GA GOP convention as charges loom in election probe
Fulton approves new elex chair after controversial nominee withdraws
Utility regulators OK Georgia Power rate hike as summer heat arrives
Exclusive: Ex-GOP official nominated for Fulton elex chair
HAPPENING TODAY: VP Harris to headline fundraisers in Atlanta
Trump rehashes Georgia grievances, conspiracies in CNN town hall
LISTEN: Gabe Fleisher on 2024 presidential race
HAPPENING TODAY: Kemp to sign bill expanding state oversight on local prosecutors
Georgia election chief announces date for 2024 presidential primary
State leaders react to Atlanta shooting that left one dead, four injured
How Hollywood writers' strike could impact Georgia film production
As Biden launches re-election bid, Georgians dread rematch with Trump
Mableton elects first Mayor, city council
Kemp to 2024 GOP field: "We cannot get distracted"
Dems choose Chicago for 2024 convention, snubbing Atlanta
Exclusive: Moderate Dem lawmaker discusses private schools, DA oversight
Stacey Abrams joins faculty at Howard University
LISTEN: Dem lawmakers discuss end of 2023 session
THAT'S ALL, FOLKS! State lawmakers conclude 2023 session
SINE DIE! Jam-packed final day of session awaits lawmakers
LG office, Senate Dems clash over sports betting as session winds down
State agencies face cuts in amended budget
Exclusive: Athens rivalry at the center of GA GOP's prosecutor oversight push
CHA-CHING: State lawmakers give final approval to $1B tax rebate package
LISTEN: A Crossover Day debrief with State Rep. Teri Anulewicz
With Trump indictments "imminent," GA GOP moves to rein in DAs
LISTEN: State Sen. Jason Esteves on Buckhead City failure
Georgia senators kill Buckhead cityhood push
Kemp administration raises questions about Buckhead cityhood
Georgia Senate panel OKs Buckhead cityhood bills
Booting cars could be banned under new Georgia bill
Opinion: On Presidents' Day, Greene calls for "national divorce"
Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care
2023 legislative session reaches halfway point
New bill could eliminate Georgia runoff elections
GOP revives Buckhead cityhood talks
LISTEN: Jewish lawmaker discusses hateful fliers, rise in anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitic fliers target Atlanta suburbs
Legislative special elections: Ralston's widow loses race to succeed late husband
Rep. David Scott parts ways with Blue Dogs
Ossoff lands Intel committee slot
Kemp highlights economic growth, crime crackdowns in State of the State speech
"Hallelujah!" Dems heap praise on Kemp's budget plan
Emboldened Kemp enters second term with growing national profile
Politics and football collide as lawmakers return to Gold Dome
118th Congress enters Day 3 with no Speaker
McCarthy's path to speakership narrows after marathon defeats
HAPPENING TODAY: Uncertainty, drama on Capitol Hill as 118th Congress begins