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Republicans acknowledge losses in Georgia

Wednesday, November 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Shortly after Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia governor's race, the state Republican Party said they will respect the will of the state's voters. ... Read More.

Bottoms wins Georgia governor’s race

Tuesday, November 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson in a race that defied the polls showing the two in a tight race. The former Atlanta... Read More.

Ossoff retains U.S. Senate seat

Tuesday, November 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff won another term in the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins. When the race was called by The Associated Press... Read More.

Early voter turnout a new midterm record in Georgia

Monday, November 2 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia's early voting totals broke a record set during the 2022 midterms. Voter turnout was 2,830,083, with 2,705,257 of the ballots cast in person and... Read More.

Wilson: Business climate, not incentives, draw companies to Georgia

Friday, October 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia has landed a $4 billion Audi plant that will bring up to 4,500 jobs to middle Georgia, an announcement made just weeks after the department announced expansion plans of four companies. ... Read More.

Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates make last-minute pitches

Thursday, October 29 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms was supported Wednesday by former President Barack Obama four days after Republican Rick Jackson welcomed President Donald Trump on the campaign trail. ... Read More.

More than 2M Georgians have voted early or absentee

Tuesday, October 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - More than 2.2 million Georgia voters have voted early or by absentee as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the secretary of state's office. Voter turnout... Read More.

Property tax relief on the ballot in seven states

Monday, October 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Propositions to amend state constitutions to reduce property taxes are on the Nov. 3 ballot in seven states. All except for one are led by Republicans. ... Read More.

Fuel tax suspension extended through Nov. 30

Monday, October 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Motorists in Georgia will continue to benefit at the pump through a fuel tax suspension following Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to extend it through Nov. 30. ... Read More.

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