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Karen Handel announces run for US Senate
Gingrey asks Pres. Obama to appoint special prosecutor to investigate IRS targeting of conservative groups
State Rep. Tyrone Brooks indicted on 30 counts of mail, wire and tax fraud
Rep. Doug Collins questions AG Eric Holder about the role of the executive branch
Rep. Tom Price files legislation to block IRS from implementing Obamacare
GAGOP to elect new chairman in weekend convention
Speaker Boehner says Obama’s unwillingness to negotiate debt ceiling set to expire May 28th “not reality”
GOP Rep. Nunes says Justice Dept. was monitoring House press gallery
House votes 229-195 to repeal Obamacare
63% of scrutinized applications for tax-exempt status were either withdrawn or are still unresolved
Sen. Rand Paul sees Hillary Clinton’s fingerprints in changing of Benghazi talking points
Surviving Boston bombing suspect says attack was retribution for US presence in Afghanistan and Iraq
Two known or suspected terrorists in FBI witness protection program missing, no-fly list not updated
IRS asked pro-life groups to sign statements they would not protest Planned Parenthood
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Emerson approves plans for north campus of LakePoint
Cartersville City Council to meet Thursday night; several purchases on agenda
Bibles removed from state-owned lodges in response to “citizen concern,” but Gov. Deal says they will be replaced soon
Gov. Deal signs executive order to prevent some student information from being shared, makes no mention of leaving Common Core curriculum
GA tea party groups say IRS asked for screen shots of Facebook posts and donor lists
Roll Call looks at candidates running for Senate and US House seats in GA
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Federal appeals court upholds Plant Vogtle expansion
Acting IRS Commissioner resigns
White House finally releases emails pertaining to Benghazi talking points
IRS asked conservative education group in TN for lists of high school and college students it trained or planned to train
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland’s office says EPA gave preferential treatment on fee waivers for Freedom of Information Act requests to liberal groups
Impeachment still on table as investigation continues into Benghazi attack
7 chemical engineers from Middle East arrested for trespassing at reservoir outside Boston
Daily Caller: IRS sued for improperly seizing the medical records of 10 million Americans
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All teachers seeking to stay employed in Bartow County will be able to stay for next school year
Kingston City Council tables four expenditures amidst continuing budget problems
State Sen. Ligon, sponsor of bill to remove GA from Common Core: Educational accountability should be local, not federal
Another view from Sen. Fran Millar: Common Core makes sense
David Perdue, cousin of former Gov. Sonny Perdue, still exploring Senate run
German homeschool family denied asylum by Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; family faces fines, jail time, and possible loss of children if forced to return to Germany
Abortion Dr. Kermit Gosnell waives right to appeal to get life in prison
NBC: 3 massive solar flares erupt from Sun in 24 hours
AG Holder says decision to seize AP phone records made by Deputy AG Jim Cole
President of AP responds to AG about phone records explanation
IRS shared confidential applications of conservative groups with progressive group ProPublica
Senate Minority Leader McConnell calls on President to make available anyone who can help Congress get to bottom of IRS’s targeting of conservatives
Gateway Pundit: CA tea party group quizzed about event with Newt Gingrich
IRS approves tax-exempt status for group led by Obama’s brother just one month after application received
House conservatives look for more spending cuts as another debt limit battle approaches
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Former candidate for GAGOP Chair joins race for Congress
Read the full agenda for next week’s Bartow BOE business meeting
Gingrey: Report says Obamacare will cause premiums to rise up to 400%
Rep. Tom Price: “Exercising oversight of the Obama administration has been ‘incredible, laborious, time-consuming work’ for Congress.”
Sen. Isakson won’t give opinion on immigration bill until it goes through legislative process
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says IRS allegations are “just the beginning”
Philly abortion doctor found guilty on 3 counts of first degree murder, could face death penalty
Government officials obtained information on phone calls made on 20 phone lines assigned to AP journalists
Saudi man with pressure cooker arrested at Detroit airport
Breitbart: Congress investigating Obama admin’s hostility to religion in the military
Former VP Al Gore warns of dire consequences for planet despite scientists’ acknowledgement of 17 year “pause” to global warming
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Board member Matt Shultz proposes amending board policy to require agendas and supporting documents to be published one week prior to business meetings
County school system to meet Monday night for called meeting, work session (to discuss business meeting agenda)
Emerson City Council to meet Monday night; Lakepoint construction plans on agenda
Daily Tribune: Education officials weigh in on Deal's budget
Roll Call says Karen Handel run for Senate almost certain
Senators from AL and FL want restrictions on Georgia’s use of reservoirs for drinking water
IRS admits giving conservative groups seeking tax exempt status extra scrutiny
Breitbart Exclusive--Tea Party Patriots calls for Congress to investigate IRS 'crimes'
Ways and Means Committee asks IRS for documentation on communications on targeted conservative groups
TSA bomb-sniffing dog accused of biting Rome woman at Atlanta airport
Privacy advocates say biometric database of all adults hidden in immigration reform bill
Jury still out on abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell
Investigators say evidence points to possible involvement of Boston bombers in 2011 triple murder
National Review: Two moms vs. Common Core
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Cartersville City Schools’ budget: balanced with no tax increases and no furlough days
Adairsville City Council honors police officers and approves demolition of water tank
Former candidate for GAGOP chair prepares to enter race for Congress
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed latest Democrat to pass on US Senate run
GA Dept. of Corrections settles lawsuit brought after agency attempted to charge human rights groups $250,000 for documents in open records request
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