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Acworth’s Only Contested City Council Race Pits Proven Leadership Against Progressive Agenda

The only contested race in Acworth’s upcoming city elections is shaping up to be a clear contrast in leadership and values. Incumbent Alderman Tim Richardson, a longtime resident and proven leader, is being challenged for the second time by Kimberly Haase a progressive candidate backed by groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund and the Working Families Party.

October 15, 2025

Radical Socialist State Rep. Gabriel Sanchez sponsors efforts to close of Dobbins Air Force Base

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OP-ED: The Radical Plot to Shut Down Dobbins- What Rep. Gabriel Sanchez Doesn’t Want You to Know

Why is a socialist state representative cozying up with leftist universities to target Cobb County’s own Dobbins Air Base? The answer should alarm every Georgian. The radical left’s effort to undermine our national defense and erase conservative strongholds must be stopped and it starts with exposing Representative Gabriel Sanchez.

September 19, 2025

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Dooley Steps into Georgia Senate Race with Strong Kemp Ties

Former college football coach Derek Dooley has launched a bid for U.S. Senate in Georgia, targeting Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in what’s shaping up to be one of the most watched races of the 2026 midterms. Dooley promises to bring conservative values, back President Trump’s agenda, and shake up the Washington establishment.

August 4, 2025

Georgia Congressman Mike Collins announces 2026 Senate race

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Congressman Mike Collins Enters U.S. Senate Race, Promises to Put Georgia First

Georgia Congressman Mike Collins has officially launched his U.S. Senate campaign, vowing to champion conservative values and challenge Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins enters a competitive GOP primary as a pro-Trump voice in a race expected to test the future of Georgia’s red-state identity.

July 28, 2025

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King suspends U.S. Senate campaign

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John King Exits Georgia Senate Race, Focuses on Re-Election as Insurance Commissioner

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King has suspended his U.S. Senate campaign, opting instead to seek re-election to his current role. King’s decision reshapes the 2026 GOP primary landscape as Republican leaders continue their search for a unifying challenger to Sen. Jon Ossoff.

July 25, 2025

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Georgia Ethics Commission Rejects Carr Campaign’s Complaint Against Burt Jones

The Georgia Ethics Commission has rejected a complaint from Attorney General Chris Carr against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over a $10 million campaign loan, declining to investigate due to a lack of legal basis. With the 2026 GOP gubernatorial primary heating up, the decision signals early momentum for Jones, though a request for an advisory opinion on the legality of the loan is still pending.

July 24, 2025

Burt Jones Announces Run for Georgia Governor with Strong Conservative Platform

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Burt Jones Launches Bid for Georgia Governor with Bold Conservative Agenda

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones officially enters the race for Georgia governor with a conservative message focused on cutting taxes, combating fentanyl, and defending parental rights. As the GOP primary field begins to shape up, Jones positions himself as a bold, results-driven leader aligned with Georgia values.

July 9, 2025

Bipartisan Georgia lawmakers challenge a bill that could restrict states regulations of AI

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Georgia Lawmakers Join National Effort to Block Federal AI Regulation Freeze

A bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers is joining national colleagues to challenge a hidden provision in a federal spending bill that could tie states’ hands on artificial intelligence AI regulations for a decade.

June 9, 2025

State Senator Brian Strickland has officially launched his campaign for Georgia Attorney General in the 2026 election.

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State Senator Brian Strickland Announces 2026 Bid for Georgia Attorney General

State Senator Brian Strickland has officially entered the 2026 election for Georgia Attorney General, running on a tough-on-crime, pro-Constitution platform. At his campaign launch on June 3, Strickland pledged to fight public corruption, enforce secure elections, protect the Second Amendment, and uphold parental rights.

June 4, 2025

Democrat Candidate Debra Shigley in Senate District 21 Special Election

Local Politics

Senate District 21 Special Election: Could a Democrat Flip This Republican Stronghold?

Senate District 21, a longtime Republican stronghold near Cobb County, faces an unpredictable special election this August. With seven GOP candidates and a well-funded Democrat hoping to capitalize on low turnout and suburban shifts, the stakes are high. Can Georgia Republicans hold the line, or will this race become a warning sign for 2026? Get the full breakdown of this critical contest.

June 2, 2025

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Local Politics

Acworth’s Only Contested City Council Race Pits Proven Leadership Against Progressive Agenda

Acworth’s Only Contested City Council Race Pits Proven Leadership Against Progressive Agenda

Local Politics

Acworth’s Only Contested City Council Race Pits Proven Leadership Against Progressive Agenda

OP-ED: The Radical Plot to Shut Down Dobbins- What Rep. Gabriel Sanchez Doesn’t Want You to Know

Dooley Steps into Georgia Senate Race with Strong Kemp Ties

Congressman Mike Collins Enters U.S. Senate Race, Promises to Put Georgia First

John King Exits Georgia Senate Race, Focuses on Re-Election as Insurance Commissioner

Georgia Ethics Commission Rejects Carr Campaign’s Complaint Against Burt Jones

Burt Jones Launches Bid for Georgia Governor with Bold Conservative Agenda

Georgia Lawmakers Join National Effort to Block Federal AI Regulation Freeze

State Senator Brian Strickland Announces 2026 Bid for Georgia Attorney General

Senate District 21 Special Election: Could a Democrat Flip This Republican Stronghold?

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Democrats’ Georgia Dark Money Machine Shuts Down—New Georgia Project Is Officially Dead

Acworth’s Only Contested City Council Race Pits Proven Leadership Against Progressive Agenda

Senate Special Election Reveals A Fractured Cobb County Democratic Party

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