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Tyrone Brooks, a veteran civil rights activist, stands behind the tombstone of Mae Murray Dorsey who was killed in a 1946 lynching by a white mob in Monroe, Ga., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

Political Rewind: Federal Judge Revisits 1940s Lynchings

On this edition of Political Rewind, was former Gov. Eugene Talmadge complicit in the unsolved lynchings in 1946? We’ll soon know more now that a...

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Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to Scott Slade on GPB's Lawmakers, Tuesday January 29, 2019.

Political Rewind: Casinos In Georgia, Will Kemp Fold?

On this edition of Political Rewind, Stacey Abrams is in the national spotlight after the announcement that she’ll give the Democratic response to...

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Gov. Brian Kemp delivers remarks at the Georgia Chamber's 2019 Eggs and Issues breakfast.

Georgia Leaders Share Legislative Sunny Side At Eggs And Issues Breakfast

At the Georgia Chamber’s Eggs and Issues Breakfast Wednesday morning, state leaders signaled the upcoming legislative session would focus on economic...

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Political Rewind: Speaker David Ralston Previews the 2019 Legislative Session

On this edition of Political Rewind, House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston joins us just days before he gavels in the 2019 Session.

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Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp face off in the GOP runoff for governor on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

Political Rewind: The Final Hours

On this edition of Political Rewind, a furious final weekend of campaigning in the GOP governor’s race.

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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal delivers the State of the State address on the House floor while applauded by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, right, and House Speaker David Ralston at the state Capitol in Atlanta, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.

Deal Delivers Wide-Ranging Final State Of The State Address

On this Special Edition of Political Rewind, we are at the Georgia State Capitol for Governor Nathan Deal’s final State of the State address. What are...

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Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is interviewed by Political Rewind hosts Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein on December 13, 2017.

Ralston Talks Legislative Session

On this edition of "Political Rewind," as the 2018 Georgia legislative session approaches, we’re joined by Speaker of the House of Representatives David...

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Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. makes a point as the House Ways and Means Committee continues its debate over the Republican tax reform package, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

Georgians In Washington Push Back Against Trump

On this edition of Political Rewind, two prominent Georgians push back against President Trump: FBI Director Chris Wray defends the honor of his agency...

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House Speaker David Ralston wants Georgia to take a statewide look at supporting its mass transit systems, like MARTA.

Legislative Leaders Push To Study Statewide Transit Funding

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast gives legislative leaders the chance to lay out their priorities for the upcoming...

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Georgia House Speaker David Ralston waves after being reelected on the first day of the legislative session in the House Chamber of the State Capitol, Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston On The Upcoming Legislative Session

On this edition of "Political Rewind," AJC political writer Jim Galloway and host Bill Nigut welcome Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston to the...

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Georgia Republicans will gather at the Augusta Convention Center for their State Convention this weekend.

Gov. Deal and House Speaker Ralston Will Skip State GOP Convention

Georgia Republicans are holding their state convention in Augusta this weekend, but Governor Deal and House Speaker David Ralston aren’t going to be...

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Georgia lawmakers will hash out the details of two bills this session that deal with a person's right to religous practice.

Georgia Lawmakers To Take Up 'Religious Freedom' Bills in 2016

This year, Georgia lawmakers will look at two bills dealing with a person’s right to religious practice, both of which are expected to inspire much...

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