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Georgia's Political Highlights of 2025: A Year in Review

December 24, 2025

In 2025, Georgia saw some significant political events that shaped the state's landscape. One notable event was the resignation of U. S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress. Greene, once a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump, decided to leave her position on January 5, 2026, foll

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Georgia's EU Dream Hits a Roadblock

November 4, 2025

Georgia's journey to join the European Union has hit a snag. The EU's latest report card on the country's progress is not pretty. It says Georgia is moving away from, not towards, EU membership. The EU's ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, didn't mince words. He called the report's findings "d

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Judge Hits Pause on Georgia Hand-Count Ballot Rule

October 16, 2024

In recent news, a Georgia judge stopped a new rule that would've made counties manually count ballots, criticizing state officials for rushing it close to Election Day. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney pointed out that there were no trained staff, no guidelines for write-in ballots

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Hand-Counting Rule in Georgia Gets Blocked

October 16, 2024

A Georgia judge has stopped a new rule that would've required counties to hand-count Election Day ballots. This rule was set to start on October 22, just two weeks before the election. The judge said it would cause confusion and chaos because there's not enough time to train poll workers. This rule

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Student Voters Face Last-Minute Challenges in Georgia Election

October 4, 2024

In recent weeks, college students across Georgia have been actively registering to vote and encouraging their peers to do the same. The efforts are largely driven by student organizations on campuses, including Emory University and Georgia State University. The issue arises because many dorms at th

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Georgia Election Board Under Fire: Democrats Challenge Hand-Count Rule

October 1, 2024

Georgia's election board has been facing intense scrutiny over a new rule requiring officials to hand-count ballots on election day. The Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Georgia have sued the board, claiming the rule is unlawful and could lead to delays and confusion after e

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Counting the Cost: Controversy Surrounds Georgia's Hand-Count Proposal

September 20, 2024

In a move that has raised eyebrows in the world of American politics, the Georgia State Election Board has approved a new rule requiring counties to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day. This decision comes despite warnings from election officials and poll workers, as well as opposition from Demo

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The Hand-Count Conundrum: A Gauntlet for Georgia's Election Process

September 20, 2024

In a move that has sent ripples through the political landscape, Georgia's election board has voted to require hand-counting of ballots on Election Day. The decision, which was met with both applause and alarm, has sparked concerns about the slowing down of the election process and the potential for