Georgia will not participate in a summer program that would help feed children in need as the state has failed to opt in prior to this year’s final deadline. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides qualifying families with $120 for each eligible child in their household for the summer months. Congress approved the […]
State Politics
Posted inLGBTQ, Politics & Policy, State Politics
Black Atlantans Grapple with Political Divide Over Transgender Rights
College Park resident Tori Cooper says Black Georgians who support limiting the rights of transgender people like her are being manipulated by politicians who have little interest in helping any members of the Black community. Her comments came in response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order scaling back the federal government’s recognition of gender […]
Posted inLocal Politics, Politics & Policy, State Politics
Revived Fani Willis Probe Is ‘a Complete Waste of Time,’ Democrats Say
Georgia Democrats were caught off guard Monday during the first day of legislative session when state Senate Republicans voted to reopen their investigation into alleged misdeeds committed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis during her 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump. Sen. Harold Jones, D-Augusta, said day one of the General Assembly’s annual […]
Posted inEconomy, Education, Housing, Politics & Policy, State Politics
How Georgia Lawmakers Plan to Address the Needs of Black Voters in 2025
Addressing Black voters’ economic concerns, including the higher cost of housing and child care, is among the top priorities for state Democratic lawmakers ahead of the Georgia General Assembly’s upcoming legislative session, which begins Monday. Democratic Party leaders in the state legislature, including state Rep. Carolyn Hugley, D-Columbus, say their largely Black voting base made […]
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Georgia’s Work Requirement Slows Processing of Applications for Medicaid, Food Stamps
This story was originally published by KFF Health News. Deegant Adhvaryu completed his parents’ applications for Medicaid and food benefits in June. Then the waiting and frustration began. In July, his parents, Haresh and Nina Adhvaryu, received a letter saying their applications would be delayed, he said. In August, the Adhvaryus started calling a Georgia […]
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Nikema Williams Under Fire Following Trump Election Victory
Kamala Harris isn’t the only Black woman being scrutinized in the aftermath of Democrats’ latest devastating loss to Donald Trump. Many Georgia Democrats are calling for the resignation of their party’s state leader, U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, arguing that voter turnout and election results across the state could have been better this election cycle if […]
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Democrat, 23, Defeats Georgia’s Only Black Republican Lawmaker in House Race
Local school teacher Bryce Berry says he didn’t cry Tuesday night when Atlanta news outlets declared him the winner of his state House District 56 race against GOP incumbent Rep. Mesha Mainor. But he did admit to being “incredibly overwhelmed.” “It’s all just an incredible honor,” Berry told Capital B Atlanta late Tuesday evening after […]
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Here Are Results of Key Races for Black Voters in Atlanta
It’s Election Day in Georgia, where stakes and tensions are running high as voters across the state travel to the polls to decide their elected leadership. More than half (55.5%) of Georgia’s registered voters already cast ballots during the state’s record-breaking early voting period, which ended on Friday. That includes more than 26% of Black […]
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Georgia Is Turning Away Federal Funds That Would Feed Kids Next Summer
For the second year, it looks likely that Georgia won’t participate in a federal program that helps feed hungry families during the summertime. Summer EBT, also called Sun Bucks, provides qualifying families with $120 for each eligible child in their household. Congress approved the program in 2022 to help feed children who receive free and […]
Posted inCourts, Elections, Explainers, State Politics
Judicial Elections Are Coming. Do You Know Who You Support?
Judicial elections are just around the corner, but do you know who you’re being asked to vote for and what their duties are? Nonpartisan judges at all three levels of Georgia’s court system are up for election during the May 21 primary. Voters will be asked to decide who will wield power in this very […]
