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Kemp signs elections bill

Ty Tagami – Capitol Beat News Service
Thursday, July 2, 2026
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law Thursday that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia's voting machines.His signature postpones the prohibition until Jan. 1, 2028, giving lawmakers more time to adopt new election procedures.
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New state laws now in place

Ty Tagami – Capitol Beat News Service
Thursday, July 2, 2026
ATLANTA — New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways.The laws that were passed this year and signed by Gov. Brian Kemp will affect everything from health and housing to safety and schooling.
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Collins, Jackson take Republican tickets

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
By Ty Tagami,Bureau ChiefCapitol Beat News ServiceATLANTA — U.S. Rep. Mike Collins defeated political newcomer Derek Dooley in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate and will face incumbent Jon Ossoff in November.
Franklin County native Crystal Carey testifies before the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions as part of the process to become the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Franklin County native Crystal Carey testifies before the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions as part of the process to become the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

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Carey serving as top labor official

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Shane ScogginsFranklin County Citizen LeaderA Franklin County native, with family ties to Hart County, is serving as the top U.S. official who ensures fair labor practices.Crystal Carey was sworn in Jan. 7 as the general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).