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    politics

    House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the sixth expulsion in the chamber's history

    House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the sixth expulsion in the chamber's history

    Donald Trump will be in South Carolina for the Palmetto Bowl football matchup after Thanksgiving

    Donald Trump will be in South Carolina for the Palmetto Bowl football matchup after Thanksgiving

    It's anticipated he'll be there at the invitation of Gov. Henry McMaster, one of Trump's biggest backers and a South Carolina alumnus, who said last week that Trump had a "standing invitation" to come to the state.

    Lauren Young
    Clock is ticking for city leaders to finalize 2024 budget

    Clock is ticking for city leaders to finalize 2024 budget

    The budget uses $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds.

    Ansleigh Edwards
    House votes to prevent a government shutdown

    House votes to prevent a government shutdown

    The Senate is expected to approve by week’s end.

    Changes to city-owned swimming pool raise concerns for swimmers

    Changes to city-owned swimming pool raise concerns for swimmers

    AIKEN, S.C. (WFXG) - The swimming pool at Aiken’s Smith-Hazel Community Center is closed today, but the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism expects plenty of people to enjoy the pool this summer. Councilwoman Gayle Diggs knows

    Lauren Young
    Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer retiring; Biden narrows nominee field

    Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer retiring; Biden narrows nominee field

    Liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court.

    Redistricting Meeting Preview

    Redistricting Meeting Preview

    Redistricting Meeting Preview

    October 18th, 1:15 PM EDT
    Georgia Senate passes bill to nix no-excuse absentee voting

    Georgia Senate passes bill to nix no-excuse absentee voting

    Georgia’s state Senate has narrowly passed a Republican-backed bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting.

    Presidential Candidate Senator Bernie Sanders campaigns in Augusta

    Presidential Candidate Senator Bernie Sanders campaigns in Augusta

    Senator Bernie Sanders took the stage for his 2020 presidential campaign right here in Richmond County.

    States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts

    States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts

    Officials from 24 states recently gathered near the nation’s capital for training by a Harvard-affiliated democracy project.

    ‘OK with killing anybody’: Navy SEALs describe platoon leader accused of war crimes

    ‘OK with killing anybody’: Navy SEALs describe platoon leader accused of war crimes

    Fellow SEALs told investigators Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher posed for photos with the body of the fighter and shot into a crowd of civilians.

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    The situation is sparking the call for gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to resign as Secretary of State, a lawsuit and national outrage.

    Trumps wish Americans ‘Merry Christmas’ as they mark holiday

    Trumps wish Americans ‘Merry Christmas’ as they mark holiday

    Earlier Tuesday, Trump called members of the military from his private club to offer holiday greetings.

    Vice President Mike Pence to stump for Brian Kemp in Augusta

    Vice President Mike Pence to stump for Brian Kemp in Augusta

    Vice President Mike Pence will be in Augusta Thursday to campaign for Brian Kemp.

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    House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the sixth expulsion in the chamber's history
    House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the sixth expulsion in the chamber's history
    Georgia Republicans advance House and Senate maps as congressional proposal waits in the wings
    Georgia Republicans advance House and Senate maps as congressional proposal waits in the wings
    Haley and DeSantis are relying more on outside campaign groups with time running out to stop Trump
    Haley and DeSantis are relying more on outside campaign groups with time running out to stop Trump
    Rosalynn Carter's intimate funeral is held in the town where she and the former President were born
    Rosalynn Carter's intimate funeral is held in the town where she and the former President were born

    She will be buried in view of the front porch of the home where the 39th American president still lives.

    Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents — including husband Jimmy
    Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents — including husband Jimmy

    The Carters married in 1946 and became the longest-married presidential couple in U.S. history.

    Some city leaders confused about sale of historic Sand Hills property
    Some city leaders confused about sale of historic Sand Hills property

    The historic Weed School sold a few years ago for $300,000 and again last month for $1.3M, though some commissioners say they don't recall voting on the matter.

    Donald Trump will be in South Carolina for the Palmetto Bowl football matchup after Thanksgiving
    Donald Trump will be in South Carolina for the Palmetto Bowl football matchup after Thanksgiving

    It's anticipated he'll be there at the invitation of Gov. Henry McMaster, one of Trump's biggest backers and a South Carolina alumnus, who said last week that Trump had a "standing invitation" to come to the state.

    Clock is ticking for city leaders to finalize 2024 budget
    Clock is ticking for city leaders to finalize 2024 budget

    The budget uses $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds.

    House votes to prevent a government shutdown
    House votes to prevent a government shutdown

    The Senate is expected to approve by week’s end.

    Changes to city-owned swimming pool raise concerns for swimmers
    Changes to city-owned swimming pool raise concerns for swimmers

    AIKEN, S.C. (WFXG) - The swimming pool at Aiken’s Smith-Hazel Community Center is closed today, but the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism expects plenty of people to enjoy the pool this summer. Councilwoman Gayle Diggs knows

    Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer retiring; Biden narrows nominee field
    Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer retiring; Biden narrows nominee field

    Liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court.

    Redistricting Meeting Preview
    Redistricting Meeting Preview

    Redistricting Meeting Preview

    October 18th, 1:15 PM EDT
    Georgia Senate passes bill to nix no-excuse absentee voting
    Georgia Senate passes bill to nix no-excuse absentee voting

    Georgia’s state Senate has narrowly passed a Republican-backed bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting.

    politics

    States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts

    States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts

    ‘OK with killing anybody’: Navy SEALs describe platoon leader accused of war crimes

    ‘OK with killing anybody’: Navy SEALs describe platoon leader accused of war crimes

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    Trumps wish Americans ‘Merry Christmas’ as they mark holiday

    Trumps wish Americans ‘Merry Christmas’ as they mark holiday

    Vice President Mike Pence to stump for Brian Kemp in Augusta

    Vice President Mike Pence to stump for Brian Kemp in Augusta

    Congressman Rick Allen wins, keeping his GA 12th Congressional seat

    Congressman Rick Allen wins, keeping his GA 12th Congressional seat

    U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham gets Aiken voters fired up for 2020 elections

    U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham gets Aiken voters fired up for 2020 elections

    Valerie Biden Owens campaigns in Aiken for her brother and former vice president, Joe Biden

    Valerie Biden Owens campaigns in Aiken for her brother and former vice president, Joe Biden

    Mayor Hardie Davis endorses ‘refreshing leader’ and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg

    Mayor Hardie Davis endorses ‘refreshing leader’ and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg

    Candidate Brian Kemp holds campaign stop at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe

    Candidate Brian Kemp holds campaign stop at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe

    Former President Jimmy Carter calls for Brian Kemp to step down as Secretary of State

    Former President Jimmy Carter calls for Brian Kemp to step down as Secretary of State

    Georgia Senate passes bill to incorporate computer science courses into school curriculum

    Georgia Senate passes bill to incorporate computer science courses into school curriculum

    Georgia lawmakers, educators and community partners collaborate to find solution to gang violence

    Georgia lawmakers, educators and community partners collaborate to find solution to gang violence

    Candidate Brian Kemp holds campaign stop at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe

    Candidate Brian Kemp holds campaign stop at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    Jody Hice will keep GA’s 10th Congressional seat

    Jody Hice will keep GA’s 10th Congressional seat

    CSRA federal workers get help from Family YMCA of Greater Augusta

    CSRA federal workers get help from Family YMCA of Greater Augusta

    Mayor Davis says CSRA is relevant to 2020 presidential election

    Mayor Davis says CSRA is relevant to 2020 presidential election

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    Bipartisan group approves recommended changes to Georgia’s election systems

    Bipartisan group approves recommended changes to Georgia’s election systems

    Presidential Candidate Senator Bernie Sanders campaigns in Augusta
    Presidential Candidate Senator Bernie Sanders campaigns in Augusta

    Senator Bernie Sanders took the stage for his 2020 presidential campaign right here in Richmond County.

    States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts
    States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts

    Officials from 24 states recently gathered near the nation’s capital for training by a Harvard-affiliated democracy project.

    ‘OK with killing anybody’: Navy SEALs describe platoon leader accused of war crimes
    ‘OK with killing anybody’: Navy SEALs describe platoon leader accused of war crimes

    Fellow SEALs told investigators Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher posed for photos with the body of the fighter and shot into a crowd of civilians.

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law
    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    The situation is sparking the call for gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to resign as Secretary of State, a lawsuit and national outrage.

    Trumps wish Americans ‘Merry Christmas’ as they mark holiday
    Trumps wish Americans ‘Merry Christmas’ as they mark holiday

    Earlier Tuesday, Trump called members of the military from his private club to offer holiday greetings.

    Vice President Mike Pence to stump for Brian Kemp in Augusta
    Vice President Mike Pence to stump for Brian Kemp in Augusta

    Vice President Mike Pence will be in Augusta Thursday to campaign for Brian Kemp.

    Congressman Rick Allen wins, keeping his GA 12th Congressional seat
    Congressman Rick Allen wins, keeping his GA 12th Congressional seat

    Congressman Allen spent Election Day continuing the campaign for District 12. He's fighting for his third term serving the district.

    U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham gets Aiken voters fired up for 2020 elections
    U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham gets Aiken voters fired up for 2020 elections

    The senator encourages South Carolina voters to help re-elect Trump in the upcoming 2020 presidential election.

    Valerie Biden Owens campaigns in Aiken for her brother and former vice president, Joe Biden
    Valerie Biden Owens campaigns in Aiken for her brother and former vice president, Joe Biden

    Valerie Biden Owens, Joe Biden’s sister and longtime advisor, traveled to South Carolina to campaign on behalf of Joe Biden.

    Mayor Hardie Davis endorses ‘refreshing leader’ and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg
    Mayor Hardie Davis endorses ‘refreshing leader’ and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg

    “The tone in Washington is toxic and it’s spreading across the country. Mike Bloomberg is a refreshing leader, a unifier, who understands that we have more in common than what divides us," said Mayor Hardie Davis.

    Candidate Brian Kemp holds campaign stop at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe
    Candidate Brian Kemp holds campaign stop at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe

    Georgia gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp met with voters at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe Friday.

    Former President Jimmy Carter calls for Brian Kemp to step down as Secretary of State
    Former President Jimmy Carter calls for Brian Kemp to step down as Secretary of State

    Former President Jimmy Carter calls for Brian Kemp to step down as Secretary of State.

    Georgia Senate passes bill to incorporate computer science courses into school curriculum
    Georgia Senate passes bill to incorporate computer science courses into school curriculum

    The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 108 to incorporate computer science courses into curricula for middle and high school students statewide.

    Georgia lawmakers, educators and community partners collaborate to find solution to gang violence
    Georgia lawmakers, educators and community partners collaborate to find solution to gang violence

    House Study Committee on Gang and Youth Violence meets in Augusta

    Candidate Brian Kemp holds campaign stop at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe
    Candidate Brian Kemp holds campaign stop at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe

    Georgia gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp met with voters at Augusta Wild Wing Cafe Friday.

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law
    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    The situation is sparking the call for gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to resign as Secretary of State, a lawsuit and national outrage.

    Jody Hice will keep GA’s 10th Congressional seat
    Jody Hice will keep GA’s 10th Congressional seat

    Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) beat out Democrat Tabitha Johnson-Green for Georgia's 10th Congressional District in the 2018 Midterm Elections.

    CSRA federal workers get help from Family YMCA of Greater Augusta
    CSRA federal workers get help from Family YMCA of Greater Augusta

    Federal employees - who are members - will have their monthly dues suspended until the shutdown is over.

    Mayor Davis says CSRA is relevant to 2020 presidential election
    Mayor Davis says CSRA is relevant to 2020 presidential election

    “If you are a presidential candidate, you need to know what’s happening in Augusta,” Mayor Hardie Davis said.

    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law
    More than 50,000 voter registrations are ‘pending’ due to Georgia’s ‘exact match’ law

    The situation is sparking the call for gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to resign as Secretary of State, a lawsuit and national outrage.

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