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politics3 days ago

Hollywood Executives to Host High-Price Ossoff Fundraiser in Hancock Park

Sen. Jon Ossoff is set to hold a major fundraising event in Los Angeles on Oct. 19, co-hosted by prominent entertainment industry figures including Miramax CEO Jonathan Glickman and United Talent Agency CEO David Kramer. The event, located in the Hancock Park neighborhood, has a base entry fee of $250, with ticket prices reaching up to $7,000. Scheduled 15 days before Election Day, the gathering aims to bolster Ossoff’s Georgia reelection campaign by leveraging the financial influence of Democratic donors within the entertainment sector. Other co-hosts include filmmaker Grant Heslov and attorney Tom Hoberman, reflecting a continued trend of Hollywood elites supporting Democratic candidates in competitive states.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#democratic-party#georgia-politics
Georgia Governor’s Race: Bottoms and Jackson Clash in Sole Debate
politics6 days ago

Georgia Governor’s Race: Bottoms and Jackson Clash in Sole Debate

In a tight race for Georgia governor, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson held their only scheduled debate, focusing on economic affordability, data centers, and their respective relationships with President Trump. Bottoms criticized Jackson’s alignment with the administration, while Jackson attacked Bottoms’ record as Atlanta mayor. The debate highlighted the candidates' divergent approaches to tax relief and surveillance, occurring just weeks before early voting begins.

via NBC News|
#2026-midterms#economic-policy#georgia-politics
Georgia Election Board Requests Federal Ban on Certified Voting Machines Ahead of Midterms
politics11 days ago

Georgia Election Board Requests Federal Ban on Certified Voting Machines Ahead of Midterms

James Mills, executive director of Georgia’s Republican-led State Election Board, has requested the Department of Justice to declare the state’s certified voting machines illegal and impose a six-month deadline for their removal. The move, which contradicts positions held by several board members, occurs just weeks before early voting begins. Critics argue the request aims to undermine confidence in the 2026 midterm results, while the Secretary of State’s office maintains that current systems are secure and that the board is causing unnecessary chaos.

via ms.now|
#doj-intervention#election-security#georgia-politics
Ossoff and Collins pivot to local service records in tight 2026 Senate races
politics11 days ago

Ossoff and Collins pivot to local service records in tight 2026 Senate races

In the 2026 U.S. Senate races for Georgia and Maine, incumbents Jon Ossoff and Susan Collins are emphasizing their track records of delivering federal resources to local communities. Ossoff highlights support for veterans and infrastructure in rural Georgia, while Collins promotes her seniority-driven funding for housing and environmental projects in Maine. Both candidates argue that their long tenure and ability to secure specific local benefits outweigh ideological disagreements or national policy failures.

via AP News|
#georgia-politics#jon-ossoff#maine-politics
Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star and Georgia Politician, Dies at 84
obituaries2 months ago

Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star and Georgia Politician, Dies at 84

Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, died at 84 from a massive heart attack. Beyond acting, he served as Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District representative (1988–1994) and held leadership roles with SAG and the Georgia Film Commission, with condolences pouring in from former co-stars and colleagues.

via Deadline|
#ben-jones#cooter-davenport#dukes-of-hazzard
Kemp backs Burt Jones in Georgia GOP governor runoff against Rick Jackson
politics4 months ago

Kemp backs Burt Jones in Georgia GOP governor runoff against Rick Jackson

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican governor runoff, describing Jones as a trusted ally as Jones competes with billionaire Rick Jackson for the GOP nomination; Kemp highlighted their joint record on economic policy and job creation, with election day Tuesday and heavy campaign advertising as the race heats up, and the winner set to face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.

via WSB-TV|
#brian-kemp#burt-jones#georgia-politics
politics4 months ago

Trump backs Collins in Georgia runoff, intensifying GOP intra-party clash

President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff, a move that spots Collins with Trump’s MAGA backing in the final days before Tuesday’s vote and sets up a proxy clash with Gov. Brian Kemp. The endorsement comes after Collins led in the first round and follows months of behind-the-scenes jockeying; its ultimate impact on the race remains uncertain as Georgia Republicans weigh Trump’s influence against Kemp’s power in a must-win battleground state.

via Politico|
#derek-dooley#georgia#georgia-politics
Georgia makes metro Atlanta local elections nonpartisan for 2028
politics5 months ago

Georgia makes metro Atlanta local elections nonpartisan for 2028

Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 369 to convert most local races in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties to nonpartisan contests starting in 2028. The move could complicate re-election bids for Democratic prosecutors like Fulton County DA Fani Willis and is expected to trigger legal challenges, as opponents label it racist, unconstitutional, and aimed at curbing power in Georgia’s largest Democratic-leaning region.

via AJC.com|
#atlanta-metro#court-challenge#fani-willis
politics5 months ago

Georgia’s AI data-center boom tests voters on cost and control

Georgia’s multibillion-dollar AI data-center expansion, buoyed by tax breaks and a stable power grid, is triggering bipartisan backlash as voters worry about rising electricity bills, water use, and local input on siting; the issue is shaping a pivotal governor’s race and Ossoff’s Senate bid, with Republicans emphasizing local control and incentives while Democrats push pauses or reforms, a dynamic highlighted by a Forsyth-area special election and mirrored by national debates over data-center incentives.

via Politico|
#ai-megasites#data-centers#energy-costs
Georgia mourns as longtime Rep. David Scott dies at 80
politics5 months ago

Georgia mourns as longtime Rep. David Scott dies at 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Democratic longtime Georgia lawmaker who represented the 13th District, has died at age 80. The office described his passing as unexpected and said more details would be released; Scott had served about 50 years in public service and chaired the House Agriculture Committee early in Biden's term, later serving as ranking member after Republicans gained control in 2023. Tributes poured in from state leaders as he sought a 13th term in the May 19 primary.

via CBS News|
#david-scott#georgia-politics#georgias-13th-district