Wow. Just thinking about how massive it was during its heyday.

🚨BREAKING: The Georgia Court of Appeals has agreed to hear appeal of Judge McAfee's decision allowing DA Fani Willis to remain on the Georgia election interference case against Trump.

This could significantly dim chances the case goes to trial this year.

UPDATE: Governor Brian Kemp's List of Vetoed Legislation

It includes bills that would have raised the statewide homestead tax exemption and suspend sales tax exemptions for data centers. #gapol

Read all 12 vetoes here: bit.ly/3Uv9rc0

Governor Brian Kemp Signs The 2025 State Budget

The $36.1 billion budget funds state government starting July 1st. #gapol

Learn more about the 2025 state budget here: bit.ly/44yR2jc

Deadline For 2024 Georgia General Assembly Bills

Tomorrow is the deadline for Governor Brian Kemp to sign or veto bills.

Today, a steady stream of lawmakers and others are going in and out of the Governor's office for signings.

2025 state budget will be signed tomorrow. #gapol

On this episode of “Plugged In,” WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas speak with reporters Chamian Cruz 🔎 and juma about the ongoing protests at Emory University and other campuses across the country. wabe.org/an-inside-look…

UPDATE: After today's Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations hearing, Chair Bill Cowsert said Fulton County DA Fani Willis has an 'open invitation to appear' BUT 'if she's not willing to come and explain her conduct or misconduct, then we will subpoena her' #gapol

UPDATE: Today's Georgia State Senate Special Committee on Investigations hearing is done.

Former Governor Roy Barnes was in the room. He says he would represent Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, if she's subpoenaed by the committee investigating her. #gapol #atlpol

This Week's 'Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast'

WABE Criminal Justice Reporter Chamian Cruz 🔎 and WABE Education Reporter juma join us for an in-depth look at protests at Georgia colleges and President Biden's upcoming visit to Morehouse. #gapol wabe.org/an-inside-look…

HAPPENING NOW: The Georgia State Senate Special Committee on Investigations is holding a hearing as part of their investigation of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts is testifying. #gapol #atlpol

Watch: bit.ly/4a6m5Ee

UPDATE: Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts tells me he was subpoenaed Wednesday to appear Friday before a Georgia State Senate committee that's investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Fulton's CFO has also been called to appear under oath #atlpol #gapol

VP Kamala Harris is kicking off an “Economic Opportunity Tour” in Atlanta and Detroit focused on Black voters.

In March, I reported on why Black voters on opposite sides of I-75 in MI and GA could shape the 2024 election. 🍑🚘

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WABE At The Atlanta Press Club Debates

Jim Burress, Lisa Rayam, Sam Gringlas and I had the pleasure of appearing in four separate Atlanta Press Club Debates for the May 21st primaries and elections. #gapol

Watch all of the debates here: wabe.org/debate/

Georgia Votes 2024: In-Person Early Voting For May 21st Primaries & Elections Begins Today

Some voters have new congressional or state legislative representation after the latest round of redistricting.

Click to see your sample ballot and more. #gapol wabe.org/election2024

Watch Live: The Atlanta Press Club hosts primary election debates for U.S. Congressional Districts Two (R), Three (R), Six (D), Thirteen (D), Georgia Supreme Court, Fulton County District Attorney, and DeKalb County CEO. #gapol
wabe.org/debate/

First Episode of Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast

Sam and I went to weekend events as conservatives and progressives prepare for the 2024 elections in Georgia.

I went to the Georgia GOP's 7th District Convention.

Sam went to the Arena Summit. #gapol wabe.org/on-the-right-a…

Basketball Tournament Raising Money For Mental Health Care

My teenaged son Shyam is putting on an adult basketball tournament and kids shoot-a-thon on June 8th benefiting CHRIS 180 for mental health care for teens in metro Atlanta.

Register and donate at happykidstournaments.org

Governor Kemp Signs Bill Mandating AEDs In All Georgia Public Schools

By July 1, 2025, all schools must have an automated external defibrillator and an action plan. #gapol

Learn more about the new law former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan lobbied for. bit.ly/4aUlTJj

Multiple arrests were made Thursday morning on Emory University’s campus after demonstrators who had set up an encampment on campus to protest the Israel-Hamas war were dispersed by both the Atlanta Police Department and Georgia State Patrol.
wabe.org/pro-palestinia…