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Raffensberger says 2020 election blunder ‘does not erase votes’

Monday, December 22 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Five years after the 2020 election, challenges in Georgia continue despite multiple audits. The latest questions surround the December meeting of the Georgia State Election... Read More.

Regulators approve Georgia Power expansion plan amid protests

Friday, December 19 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously greenlighted a plan from Georgia Power that allows the utility to add nearly 10,000 megawatts of power amid protests and requests to delay the vote. ... Read More.

High insurance costs still plague Georgia

Friday, December 19 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia is one of the least profitable states in the nation for insurance companies, a trend that could lead to premium increases unless lawmakers act, according to a Georgia House of Representatives committee. ... Read More.

Justice Department sues Georgia for voting records

Thursday, December 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger for access to the state's voter rolls. The Justice Department said information... Read More.

Georgia Power agreement receives pushback ahead of Friday vote

Thursday, December 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Georgia Public Service Commission will vote Friday on an agreement with Georgia Power that would increase the utility's energy capacity, but some are raising questions. ... Read More.

Willis, Barnes challenge Georgia Senate committee in hearing

Wednesday, December 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Senate Special Committee on Investigations questioned Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis about money spent prosecuting President Donald Trump and others in an election interference case while her attorney called the hearing a "witch hunt." ... Read More.

Howard wins Georgia Senate race

Wednesday, December 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Pediatric dentist Jaha Howard defeated former Georgia state representative Roger Bruce in a close runoff for the state Senate District 35 seat on Tuesday. Howard... Read More.

Report: $100 goes further in Georgia

Tuesday, December 16 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A $100 bill in Georgia will go further than the same amount in other states, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation. The report... Read More.

Georgia Senate confirms Willis testimony

Monday, December 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will appear before a Georgia Senate committee on Wednesday to talk about her case against President Donald Trump and others, the Senate said Monday. ... Read More.

Two states designate Muslim group as terrorist, but other GOP governors mum

Monday, December 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The governors of Texas and Florida have declared the nation's largest Muslim advocacy group a foreign terrorist organization, but they may stand alone. None of their Republican counterparts in other states seem ready to follow suit. ... Read More.

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