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Georgia used to be among the states to hold primaries on Super Tuesday, but next year's date is three weeks later.

Georgia Scheduled Its Presidential Primary, And It’s Three Weeks After Super Tuesday

Emma Hurt • Jun 19, 2019

In Doe v. Bolton, the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether Georgia’s abortion regulations were too restrictive. The companion case to Roe v. Wade had immediate concrete effects and framed the abortion debate for years to come.

A Georgia Case Helped The U.S. Supreme Court Clarify Roe v. Wade

Sam Whitehead • Jun 17, 2019

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been a vocal critic of Georgia's recently passed abortion ban, which would effectively outlaw the procedure around six weeks into pregnancy.

Stacey Abrams’ Nonprofit Donates To Abortion Rights Groups

Associated Press • Jun 10, 2019

In State Ethics Probe, Stacey Abrams’ Former Campaign Withholds Emails, Hands Over Bank Documents

Johnny Kauffman • May 31, 2019

Voting Discrimination Case Filed By Abrams Organization Can Continue, Federal Judge Rules

Johnny Kauffman • May 30, 2019

Inside The Possible Legal Challenges To Georgia’s Abortion Law

Sam Whitehead • May 28, 2019

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sat down for an interview with WABE on Thursday.

Governor Kemp Talks Rural Georgia, HB 481 And Maternal Health And The Republican Party

Emma Hurt • May 23, 2019

Abortion-Rights Activists Rally At Georgia Capitol

Sam Whitehead • May 21, 2019

Former President Jimmy Carter is taking on a special role as several Democratic candidates look to his family-run campaign as a road map for the 2020 presidential election.

Jimmy Carter Finds A Renaissance In 2020 Democratic Scramble

Associated Press • May 20, 2019

But some state-level drama has distracted from party unity, like House Speaker David Ralston's ethics scandal.

For Georgia GOP, Unifying Despite Turmoil Is Key For 2020

Emma Hurt • May 17, 2019