Wednesday on Political Rewind: The race for mayor of Atlanta is headed for a runoff. City Council president Felicia Moore secured her spot easily. But the second place spot, and a ticket to the runoffs, was still up for grabs as the sun rose on Wednesday morning.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: It is Election Day in Georgia, with important municipal races in communities across the state. This year, some have taken on a more partisan edge than in past elections.
Monday on Political Rewind: Candidates in municipal elections across Georgia are getting one last day of campaigning in before voters head to the polls on Election Day tomorrow. We previewed key races.
Friday on Political Rewind: Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is viewed as an outsider by many in his own party. In his new book, GOP 2.0, Duncan recalls the journey he took to becoming a pariah within the GOP and urges for a new direction forward for the Republican Party.
Thursday on Political Rewind: The latest developments in the fight against COVID-19. In Georgia and across the nation, confirmed cases of the virus have dropped off. However, uncertainty remains if the winter months will bring back another surge as people spend more time indoors to escape the cold.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker gains the endorsement of a titan of the Republican party. Meanwhile, what can the important Virginia gubernatorial race tell us about where voters across the country stand in 2021?
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Democrats are insisting that Georgia should have a 50-50 partisan split of congressional districts as redistricting is set to start next week at the state capitol. The GOP majority will likely reject this argument.
In other news, Gov. Brian Kemp launched a partisan volley to accompany the Braves' first World Series appearance in two decades. Plus, a GPB News analysis finds Herschel Walker has done more than two dozen interviews in the eight weeks since launching his campaign, almost exclusively with Fox News personalities.
Thursday on Political Rewind: The gap between the rich and poorer Americans continues to grow. We asked our panel crucial questions about the future of urban life. Will living in cities like Atlanta soon be out of reach for lower income families and individuals?
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia state Rep. Bee Nguyen was arrested at a voting rights rally in front of the White House yesterday. Meanwhile, US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he’ll bring the federal voting rights bill to the floor for a vote today.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Opponents of the Buckhead City movement have launched a counteroffensive. Also, the first day of jury selection in the trial of the three men charged with murder in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery made clear just how difficult it could be to find 12 jurors who say they have open minds about the case.
Monday on Political Rewind: The trial for the three men charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery begins in Brunswick, Ga. We will take a look at what to expect as the trial gets underway and how it has changed the legal and political landscape in Georgia.
Friday on Political Rewind: Republican candidates on Georgia’s 2022 ballot are remaining silent about President Donald Trump’s prediction that GOP voters will not go to the polls next year. Plus, Georgia Board of Regents decided to make sweeping changes tothe rules governing how tenured faculty at state universities are evaluated.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Stories about climate change are rarely out of the headlines these days. This week, it’s news about wind farms. The Biden Administration has announced plans to develop seven major offshore wind farms on the east and west coasts and along the Gulf of Mexico.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: A lawsuit accusing Georgia's presidential election of being rigged was dismissed. In other news, an African American candidate for mayor of Sandy Springs says he is being threatened and targeted with racist campaign messages. Plus, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
