SCOGA was smokin' (or smokin' something, depending on your politics) this day before Thanksgiving. Quick recap: Georgia's abortion law stands, but no, now it doesn't. Oh wait. Yeah, I suppose it does; Not as controversial is whether you can vote early this Saturday. The answer is, yes. Yes, you can!; and finally, that annual travel/turkey/scam story because, Thanksgiving. 

SCOGA was smokin' (or smokin' something, depending on your politics) this day before Thanksgiving. Quick recap: Georgia's abortion law stands, but no, now it doesn't. Oh wait. Yeah, I suppose it does; Not as controversial is whether you can vote early this Saturday. The answer is, yes. Yes, you can!; and finally, that annual travel/turkey/scam story because, Thanksgiving.&nbsp;

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022

Georgia's newest congressman is sworn in—why he shouldn't get too comfortable; Prices are up, but civilian federal pay is not; and Atlanta United goes retro, sending it all the way back to... 2017?

Georgia's newest congressman is sworn in&mdash;why he shouldn't get too comfortable; Prices are up, but civilian federal pay is not; and Atlanta United goes retro, sending it all the way back to... 2017?

The Brief for Tuesday, September 1, 2026

A metro Atlanta congressional district is about to have a representative. Why the trip to DC might be a short one; The state's handing out of federal money to up the efficiency of folks' houses and apartments is no secret. So why don't more people know about it?; and a state law meant to keep abused animals from having to languish in shelters isn't quite working like lawmakers intended.  

A metro Atlanta congressional district is about to have a representative. Why the trip to DC might be a short one;&nbsp;The state's handing out of federal money to up the efficiency of folks' houses and apartments is no secret. So why don't more people know about it?; and a state law meant to keep abused animals from having to languish in shelters isn't quite working like lawmakers intended. &nbsp;

The Brief for Monday, August 31, 2026

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock is calling for a statewide moratorium on new data centers; Georgia has confirmed four new cases of measles; Candidates for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson make the case for how they'll pay for the promises they're making on the campaign trail.

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock is calling for a statewide moratorium on new data centers; Georgia has confirmed four new cases of measles; Candidates for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson make the case for how they'll pay for the promises they're making on the campaign trail.

The Brief for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022

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