georgia politics
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2024 Election
Political Podcast: 2024 Election Night
Grady Newsource student Jordan Whitening sits down with Audrey Haynes, Josiah Meigs distinguished teaching professor and associate professor of political science at The University of Georgia, to talk about Georgia politics, the presidential nominations and everything in between. Listen to the full podcast here. Grady Newsource · Election Night Podcast_mixdown…
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2020 Election
A Faith-Based Electorate: Link Between Religion, U.S. Politics Over Time
From the rise of evangelical influence to the influence of the Black church during the Civil Rights Movement, Christianity and politics in the U.S. have always been linked. The relationship is longstanding and even played a role in this year’s election. Here is a timeline of key religious currents…
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2020 Election
Georgia Makes History in 2020 Presidential Election, Leaning Blue
In the first time in 28 years, the state of Georgia is looking like it is siding with the Democrats. Former Vice President Joe Biden is ahead of incumbent Republican President Donald Trump by 10,353 votes in the state of Georgia as of Nov. 8. Biden did not need Georgia’s…
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Food
Growing Chicken Industry Spends Less on Lobbying
Nearly $135 million was spent on lobbying efforts for the United States agribusiness industry in 2018, according to The Center for Responsive Politics. Less than one percent of that amount—approximately $1.73 million—was spent specifically on poultry lobbying. Yet, as one of the largest food processing industries in Georgia,…
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In-Depth
Democratic Debate Coming to Georgia: Expert Says State May Turn Purple
The fourth Democratic presidential debate happened last night in Westerville, Ohio, but the fifth, on Nov. 20, will be held in Georgia. Why Georgia? Georgia has a strong potential to become purple state, according to University of Georgia Political Science Professor Charles Bullock. This is due to the close gubernatorial…
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Athens-Clarke County
Atlanta Native Brings Awareness to Political Causes Through Character-Based Performance Art
On Sine Die—the name for the final day of the Georgia legislative session— Priscilla Smith is found in the hallway of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building writing condolence letters to state legislators who voted to advance the controversial House Bill 481. Nicknamed the “heartbeat bill,” HB 481 would ban most…
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Athens-Clarke County
Student, Teacher, Rapper, Politician: UGA Student Mariah Parker Does it All
Twenty-six-year-old Mariah Parker spends her days pursuing a doctorate degree in Language and Literacy Education from the University of Georgia. Plus, she teaches undergraduate classes. And, she performs as a rapper. Then there’s the job of representing District 2 on the Athens-Clarke County Commission. Not the normal life of a…
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Amendment Three Interview Highlights
Hyde Post of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation said his biggest fear and the organization’s biggest fear surrounding amendment three is transparency. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDmvz9ljM8U&w=560&h=315] Representative Coomer who serves on the Judicial Qualifications Oversight and Reform Study Committee says transparency won’t be an issue. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUEywQa5vxo&w=560&h=315] Post feels that…
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2016 Election
Amendment Four Coverage
Amendment Four determines whether the tax revenue from fireworks sales will be placed in a special fund allocated to trauma care, fire protection services and public safety. See all of our Grady Newsource coverage below. Reporter Molly Swindall explains what a YES vote would mean. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3RnxZuV8MY&w=560&h=315]
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2016 Election
Amendment Three Coverage
Amendment Three decided the fate of the Judicial Qualifications Committee and whether or not it will be disbaned and reestablished. See all of our Grady Newsource coverage below. Reporter Molly Swindall interviewed Rep. Christian Coomer of Gainesville who sits on the Judicial Qualifications Oversight and Reform Study Committee. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XttWkE6stvQ&w=560&h=315]…