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Brian Kemp waves after being sworn in as Georgia's governor during a ceremony at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp Begins Medicaid Waiver Expansion Process

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp is working on building a new healthcare waiver system. The governor has hired a firm to draw up...

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President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, is greeted by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his wife Marty, as they arrive on Air Force One at Lawson Army Airfield, Fort Benning, Ga., Friday, March 8, 2019.

Political Rewind: Fort Benning Could House Immigrant Children

On this edition of Political Rewind, federal officials visit Fort Benning to explore whether the massive military base would be a suitable location for...

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Political Rewind Town Hall in Cartersville, June 3, 2019. (L to R): Kevin Riley, Buddy Darden, Andra Gillespie, Julianne Thompson, Jim Galloway.

Political Rewind: Cartersville Town Hall

On this edition of Political Rewind, we travel to Cartersville to speak with lawmakers and voters. What are the issues that matter most to the people...

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Political Rewind: State Ethics Commission Launches New Investigation

On this edition of Political Rewind, the new head of the State Ethics Commission has launched a large-scale investigation of organizations led by...

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In this Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 photo, a worker is seen behind the registration window of the emergency room at Grady Memorial Hospital, in Atlanta.

Political Rewind: Grady CEO On Medicaid And Innovative Solutions To Care

On this edition of Political Rewind, a conversation with Grady Hospital President and CEO John Haupert on the many crises that public health...

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A longleaf pine limb during a prescribed burn earlier this spring in west Georgia. Dry conditions mean planned burns of longleaf stands in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge are on hold.

Okefenokee Wildfire Points To Dry Conditions In Georgia

A wildfire in a small part of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is under control, but the fire points to already dry conditions in the state.

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Political Rewind: GOP State Convention Crafts 2020 Message

On this edition of Political Rewind, at their state convention this weekend, Georgia Republicans made it clear they’ll tie their 2020 destinies to...

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Jim Beck, the commissioner of the Georgia Insurance Department, has been indicted in fraud case.

Political Rewind: Insurance Commissioner Indicted On Fraud, Ralston Controversy Continues

On this edition of Political Rewind, a federal grand jury has issued a 38-count indictment against Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck . The...

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Comedian Colin Jost of NBC's Saturday Night Live opens a segment with a joke referrencing Georgia's new anti-abortion law.

Political Rewind: National Backlash Continues Amid Abortion Debate

On this edition of Political Rewind, Hollywood is beginning to step up criticism of Georgia's new abortion law. Some movie and television producers are...

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Former first lady Michelle Obama makes a surprise visit to Spelman College in Atlanta on Saturday, May 11.

Michelle Obama Surprises Spelman Students Who Studied 'Becoming'

Former first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise visit to Spelman College ahead of a book tour event in Atlanta for her autobiography, " Becoming ."

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J'son Hayes works on a computer in his prekindergarten class at a public school.

Program Aims To Help Children Learn Before Entering School

Parents in west Georgia and east Alabama now have a new resource to help their babies and toddlers learn before they enter school.

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Bobby Washington his tractor to drag a piece of oak tree downed by Hurricane Michael out of a neighbor's yard in Bainbridge in October. Decatur County was one of the hardest hit areas of the state during the storm.

House Passes $19B Disaster Aid Bill Over Trump Opposition

The House has passed a $19 billion disaster aid bill that would deliver long-sought relief to farmers, victims of hurricanes and floods, and rebuild...

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Surrounded by supporters of the bill, Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 481, the "heartbeat bill", on Tuesday, setting the stage for a legal battle as the state attempts to outlaw most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

Political Rewind: Abortion Bill Signed Into Law

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Kemp makes good on a campaign promise. He has signed H.B. 481 into law. The measure all but outlaws abortion...

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Michael Owens

Cobb Democrat Wants A Congressional Rematch

Michael Owens, past chairman of the Cobb County Democrats and cyber security expert, announced his bid for U.S. House of Representatives Monday morning....

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Carolyn Meadows at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting of members in Indianapolis. Meadows was elected president of the NRA during a board meeting Monday, April 29, 2019.

Political Rewind: NRA Leadership With Local Ties

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgia Democrats ponder their next steps in the effort to unseat David Perdue now that Stacey Abrams announces she...

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