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Wade a no-show at Senate committee investigating Trump prosecution

Friday, February 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Members of a subcommittee of the Special Senate Committee on Investigations did not hear from former Fulton County assistant District Attorney Nathan Wade on Friday, but expect he will appear in the next few weeks. ... Read More.

Warnock wants to block Georgia immigration detention facilities

Friday, February 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Illegal immigration detention facilities proposed for two Georgia towns would be blocked if an amendment to the continuing budget resolution is approved by Congress. The... Read More.

Bill reducing income tax sparks heated debate before passage

Thursday, February 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Income Tax Reduction Act of 2026 would not help middle-income Georgians, according to Democrats who voted against the bill on Thursday. The debate over... Read More.

Bill on Georgia income tax reduction up for Senate vote on Thursday

Thursday, February 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A bill that would increase the standard deduction for Georgia families to $100,000 is up for a state Senate vote on Thursday. Senate Bill 476... Read More.

FBI warrant called ‘recycled election conspiracy theories’

Wednesday, February 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A search warrant for the Fulton County Election Board offices is part of a plan to "dramatically remake" elections, said Lauren Groh-Wargo, CEO of Fair Fight Action. ... Read More.

Warrants outline possible criminal probe of 2020 Georgia elections

Tuesday, February 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Warrants unsealed in Georgia show an FBI investigation, possibly criminal, into the 2020 presidential election won by Joe Biden over Donald Trump. In Fulton County,... Read More.

Georgia’s income tax elimination plan clears first hurdle

Tuesday, February 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Gradual elimination of Georgia's state income tax and removal of a long list of corporate tax credits have been recommended by the Finance Committee in the Senate. ... Read More.

Georgia man accused of threatening Trump sentenced to prison

Monday, February 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A Georgia man who threatened to "put a bullet" in President Donald Trump's head will serve three years and five months in a federal prison. ... Read More.

Residents concerned over new Georgia ICE facility

Monday, February 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Social Circle, an agricultural town in Georgia with one stoplight that stopped blinking yellow and red about 10 years ago, said resident John Miller. But... Read More.

Georgia lawmakers greenlight data center bill

Friday, February 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Protection for consumers from energy costs passed on by the creation of data centers has moved forward in the Georgia House of Representatives. House Bill... Read More.

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