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2nd woman claims Georgia candidate Walker pressured her into abortion while publicly saying 'he is 'about life' and against abortion'

By Emily Bevard | Nov 5, 2022

At a campaign stop in Cumming, U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R-GA) chose not to publicly respond to claims made by a second woman who alleged that he pressured her into having an abortion.

Sen. Lindsey Graham asks Supreme Court to keep him from appearing in grand jury election probe

By Emily Bevard | Oct 27, 2022

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene, hoping to keep him from having to appear before a local, special grand jury probing whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state, according to a report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Democratic Party of Georgia spokesperson on record early voting turnout: 'Georgians have seen how powerful their voices are'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 27, 2022

The Georgia Secretary of State's Office recently announced just under 520,000 Georgia voters have already cast their ballot during in-person early voting and on another day of record-breaking turnout across the state, over 122,000 ballots were cast over a 24-hour period.

Shooting during Clark Atlanta University Homecoming celebration leaves multiple injured: 'The safety of our students remains our top priority'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 24, 2022

A late-night shooting during Clark Atlanta University's Homecoming weekend left multiple injuries, including to students at the university.

Early voting underway in Georgia for 2022 midterm election

By Emily Bevard | Oct 21, 2022

With early voting now underway across Georgia for the state's upcoming midterm election, voters are casting their ballots early under a new law passed by the Republican-led legislature following the party's defeat in the 2020 presidential election, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

As Georgia's gas prices hover around record levels, Jean-Pierre castigates OPEC for constricting oil supply: 'The decision that OPEC+ made last week was a mistake'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 21, 2022

A week after OPEC announced its decision to slash cut back on oil production by 2 million barrels per day, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre addressed questions about the administration’s plans to respond to OPEC’s decision and its ramifications for the US gas supply.

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Job Creators Network Foundation brings lawsuit against Biden’s loan forgiveness program: 'Bailing out student debt bails colleges out of their culpability in this crisis'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 19, 2022

A watchdog organization devoted to defending entrepreneurs and employees from what they call “unfriendly public policy,” the Job Creators Network Foundation, has initiated a lawsuit against the federal government for the recently-announced student loan forgiveness program.

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Department of Energy says Georgia's gas misery index at $132: 'The President will continue to direct SPR releases as appropriate'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 18, 2022

The latest Gasoline Misery Index, which tracks how much more (or less) the average American consumer will have to spend on gasoline on an annualized basis, reports that the average American is spending around $341 more on gas this year when compared to the same time a year ago.

Dooley released from hospital: 'I'm grateful'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2022

Georgia football coaching legend Vince Dooley has been released from the hospital after being treated for what was described as a "mild case" of COVID-19.

Controversial roughing call elicits reactions from Falcons fans, NFL insiders: 'The Falcons got ROBBED'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 16, 2022

After a roughing the passer call cost the Atlanta Falcons in a 21-15 loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs last week, fans and NFL insiders alike did not hesitate to show their disapproval of the call.

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BLS inflation report: CPI in south region, Georgia at 8.7% 'nearly a year after Biden promised Americans inflation had peaked'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 13, 2022

Inflation numbers for the South Region of the U.S.—including Georgia—released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show inflation at 8.7%, meaning the consumer price index (CPI) has increased 8.7% in September of this year compared to 2021.

'An unprecedented and lasting record of voting testimony': Judge rules against gubernatorial candidate Abrams' group in voting rights lawsuit

By Emily Bevard | Oct 13, 2022

U.S. District Judge Steve Jones has ruled that Georgia election practices challenged by a group associated with her do not violate the constitutional rights of voters, according to a report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Abbott signs executive order: 'Cartels are terrorists'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 7, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) designated the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels as foreign terrorist organizations in a recent executive order and urged President Joe Biden to do the same.

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Inflation up 13.2% since Biden took office, Georgia's CPI reaches 11.7%

By Emily Bevard | Oct 6, 2022

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) summary on Sept. 13.

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Crapo on Inflation Reduction Act: US, Georgians should 'brace for more audits, investigations and tax enforcement'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 6, 2022

In a recent tweet, Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) commented on the Inflation Reduction Act’s $80 billion allocation for the capacity to hire 87,000 new IRS employees.

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Rapier: Biden’s draining of SPR 'contradicts key objectives of reducing carbon emissions'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 4, 2022

On March 31, President Biden announced the release of up to 180 million barrels of crude oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) over a 6 month period, in his effort to curb high gas prices.

Poll finds '64% of voters say the U.S. is currently in a recession,' amid sky-high Georgia mortgage rates

By Emily Bevard | Oct 3, 2022

Amid rampant inflation, falling wages, two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, and high mortgage rates in Georgia and abroad, Americans appear to be feeling the brunt of the country's poor economic conditions.

Kemp spokesperson on surplus: 'The governor will continue to leverage state resources'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 30, 2022

After spending nearly $29 billion in state taxes and fees during the 2022 budget year, the State Accounting Office has reported the state ran a surplus of more than $6 billion in the budget ending June 30, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

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CBO announces $420 billion price tag on Biden's loan forgiveness plan, supported by Sen. Warnock: Described as 'horrifying political math'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 29, 2022

Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget Office, recently wrote a letter to the ranking Republicans on the House and Senate education committees, in response to their request for a cost estimate for President Biden’s unilateral student-loan forgiveness plan.

Former Braves pitcher dies in car crash: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 27, 2022

Anthony Varvaro, a former Atlanta Braves pitcher and New York City police officer, was killed recently in a car accident.

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