The legislature is picking up steam. Bills that would block a federal website for insurance in favor of a state site, authorize sports betting, and approve a statue of Clarence Thomas are in the air. Plus, a federal judge rules on the mass challenge of Georgia voters. #gapl

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

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Rivian's growing pains on display - from

@Ben_Geman

#gapol

@axios

axios.com/newsletters/ax #axiosgenerate

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Rivian's growing pains on display

This week is bringing fresh data points that underscore the challenges EV producer Rivian faces on the treacherous path from buzzy startup to commercial-scale automaker, Ben writes.

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

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News you (lovebirds) can use: Get married by the Atlanta Mayor on Valentine's Day

@axios

#atlpol

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Get married by the Atlanta Mayor on Valentine's Day

A new “wedding experience company” has organized a Valentine's Day group wedding in Piedmont Park.

Mayor

tells reporters he’s spoken with GA House Speaker, Lt Gov and Gov and he doesn’t see any of them backing Buckhead Cityhood this session. He says they tell him things seem to be going well and there’s “no need to upset the applecart.” #gapol #atlpol

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 31

Full MOU here: atlantaga.gov/home/showpubli #atlpol

Police chief Schierbaum says no protestors are in the forest. #atlpol

“We will protect the neighborhoods, the families, the individuals and most importantly, we will protect the South River Basin, which is a unique natural resource. There's nothing else like it inside of 285 and it was our number one priority,” Thurmond says. #atlpol

Dickens announces a new agreement with DeKalb County so that 300 of the 380 parcel will remain green space open to the public. For every hardwood cut down, 100 trees will be planted, he says. DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond calls it a compromise for the community. #atlpol

A few dozen “Cop City” protestors accuse Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens of having “blood on his hands” outside a press conference about the new complex. Dickens says he wants to “set the record straight about some of the misinformation that's out there.” #atlpol

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I was today years old when I learned that in two weeks, for $1k, you can be MARRIED by

@andreforatlanta

on Valentine's Day in Piedmont Park. 💒💒 marryweevents.com/events/married #atlpol

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Marry We | A Group Wedding Event

You're invited to get married this Valentine's Day! In fact, everyone's invited. In the words of Atlanta's own Outkast, "me and you, yo' momma and yo' cousin too" can all getting married, at once!...

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 31

A scientific take on why Atlanta should host the DNC — not Chicago from

@thomaswheatley

+ me. First, we have better pizza. axios.com/local/atlanta/ Read our

@axios

Chicago colleagues' frivolous arguments from

@JustinKaufmann

here: axios.com/local/chicago/ #gapol

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Why Chicago should be picked for the 2024 DNC over Atlanta

We may not be a swing city (or state), but Chicago always delivers a memorable DNC convention.

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 30

Meet the 4 Georgia members of Congress who live outside their districts. From

@TIAreports

#gapol

@ajc

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4 of 14 Georgia members of Congress live outside their districts

Four members of Georgia's 14-lawmaker U.S. House delegation don't live within the districts they represent.

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 25

In response, Democratic leaders

@drjbev

@SenGloriaButler

outline their priorities: $15 minimum wage, $10k pay raise for all state employees (Kemp proposed $2k), codifying abortion access and more. Beverly calls Kemp “fiscally irresponsible” for not expanding Medicaid. #gapol

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 25

You know you’re in Georgia when: lawmakers end up carrying around bulk bags of peanuts Rep. Billy Mitchell #gapol

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 25

“When I delivered my first State of the State address in this chamber 4 years ago, little did we know the unprecedented challenges that were before us.” -

@GovKemp

gives the first State of the State of his 2nd term. Watch: wabe.org/watch-live-gov #gapol

Scoop from

: Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) is leading a GOP charge to increase oversight over D.C. with a bill to block the city council’s attempts to lessen penalties for some violent crimes. Congress comes for D.C. crime laws #gapol

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Scoop: Congress comes for D.C. crime laws

House Republicans are ushering in a new era of intervention in local D.C. affairs, and their first target is the city's handling of crime.

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 25

Greene is following a new playbook to gain legitimacy and influence within the Republican Party — and she's hopeful her plan can catapult her on to Trump's ticket and into the number two spot in the White House.

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon says MTG wants to be Trump’s VP

"She sees herself on the short list for Trump's VP," Bannon said.

"I think it's a nightmare dressed like a daydream." U.S. Sen. Mike Lee references Taylor Swift lyrics during the Senate hearing on last year's Ticketmaster debacle. Read the full story: bit.ly/3kDGxrU

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Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 24

NEWS: Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis argues the 2020 election report be kept secret. Local and national media outlets are arguing the reverse. Willis says: "Decisions are imminent" and the release would impact the right of a "fair trial" for defendants #gapol

HAPPENING NOW: Fulton County Judge Robert McBurney is hearing arguments on if, how and when to release a special grand jury report on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results. #gapol

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SPGJ hearing on publication of Final Report

RULE 22: USE OF RECORDING DEVICES & CELL PHONESParties participating in remote proceedings and persons viewing live streams of such proceedings are reminded ...

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 24

Tune in! #gapol

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Jan 24

Coming up on #AMR: @byjacobward @KathyParkNBC @theviolencepro’s James Densley @kimmythepooh @ReporterBlayne Paul Charlton @AshleyRParker @BrendanBuck @RepAdamSchiff @Emma_Hurt @KimberlyEAtkins @Robt_Gibbs @MichaelSteele @IgnatiusPost …and more! Tune in 12:00pm ET on @MSNBC

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 24

What you need to know about the Fulton County court hearing today about the grand jury report on Trump and alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. axios.com/2023/01/23/tru

@axios

#gapol

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Atlanta district attorney pushes to keep Trump 2020 election report secret

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said "decisions are imminent" regarding possible indictments.

A third of today’s pickup owners rarely or never use their truck for hauling, while two-thirds rarely or never use it for towing. Instead, experts say, much of the big pickup mania is being driven by consumers' self-image.

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Pickup trucks have gotten bigger, higher-tech — and more dangerous

America has a unique love affair with pickup trucks — the Ford F-150, for instance, has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for more than 40 years. During that time, pickups have changed...

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Out: Covid and cartoon characters In:

@universityofga

pride and phrases that would land you on a no-fly list.

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Georgia's rejected vanity license plates

Sorry, "R0ZAYE." Better luck next time "M3ANAF."

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 19

Fatal shooting at "Cop City" opens new chapter in movement axios.com/local/atlanta/

Fatal shooting opens new chapter in "Stop Cop City" movement

City and state officials say they'll continue to try to secure forested land

Herschel Walker staffer sues Matt Schlapp, alleging sexual assault details from

@axios

Atlanta's

@Emma_Hurt

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Herschel Walker campaign staffer sues top conservative activist, alleging sexual assault

Matt Schlapp, a former President Trump ally and American Conservative Union chairman, has been running CPAC for nearly a decade.

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 18

🚨Georgia journalism job alert! Covering Liberty County for

with a great team.

Jobs at The Current GA - The Current

Accountability Reporter - Liberty County, Georgia The Current, Georgia's only nonprofit investigative news organization, is seeking an energetic,

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 18

Georgia's pandemic-era revenue hot streak is over, but things don't look dire. That's the high level from state economist Jeffrey Dorfman, who spoke to state lawmakers Tuesday.

@axios

#gapol

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Georgia's pandemic-era revenue hot-streak is over, but things don't look dire

That's the high level from state economist Jeffrey Dorfman.

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 18

"I believe they can certainly learn a thing or two from us." Gov. Brian Kemp pitches Georgia at Davos #gapol

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Gov. Brian Kemp heads to Davos

Fresh into his second term, the state's chief executive jets to Switzerland to pitch Georgia — and himself

Emma Hurt

@Emma_Hurt

Jan 17

Of note: He appears to be the only one on the panel wearing cowboy boots.

is speaking on a panel in Davos right now with

@SenatorSinema

@JBPritzker

and more. Watch live: facebook.com/worldeconomicf #gapol

NEW poll out this AM: Nearly 80% of North Carolina voters surveyed support Medicaid expansion. And more Republicans support the policy change (64%) than oppose it (30.4%) #ncpol

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New house in town

I never considered taking a taxi home. But it's such a good idea.

@Emma_Hurt

and I ask frequent fliers how they navigate the world's busiest airport.

@ATLairport

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Fly like a pro at the Atlanta airport

Skip the ride-share line, don’t check a bag and get dropped off here.

And back to work:

releases the Senate committee chairmen list. Including the new committee on Children and Families. #gapol

State officials are investigating Gov. Brian Kemp’s $350 cash assistance program, after fraudsters allegedly stole funds from low-income Georgians, the AG’s office tells

@klandergan

and

@Emma_Hurt

. #gapol