Twin mom. Early riser. "Y'all-itics" columnist at @AJC, @politicallyga podcast. @dailybeast, @rollcall & @gardenandgun alumn. Homegrown Georgian via DC & NYC.
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CALLING ALL DOGS! šØšØThe @ajc will be featuring the Jolt Dog of the Day in our politics newsletter. Reply or DM us your pooches of any political persuasion to include each morning. Cats considered on a cat-by-cat basis, Ga politico & subscriber pups preferred. #gapol š¾š¦“š°šļø
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Patricia Murphy retweeted
I know the Jones family is wealthy but I would be interested to know how much Burt Jones net worth has jumped since heās been Lt. Govš§? It would be great to see this specific data to get a better understanding of wealth increases over time.
His runoff rival Lt. Gov. Burt Jones loaned himself another $9.6M during the runoff to raise the total to $25.6M. Heās spent more than $30.7 million overall this campaign. #gapol
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Patricia Murphy retweeted
In Duluth today, Democrats launch a canvassing campaign to prevent a deep-blue Senate seat from flipping in a special election. Organizers say canvassers have knocked 1,800 doors for Adrienne Whiteās bid since Wednesday with a goal of hitting 8k by Tuesdayās vote. #gapol
Jun 11
One of the biggest tests of Democratic turnout before Georgiaās special redistricting session is unfolding in a suburban Gwinnett County district that should be safely blue. But early voting numbers are giving Democrats heartburn. #gapol ajc.com/politics/2026/06/demā¦
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NEW- Federal court rules the āleadership committeesā used by Burt Jones and a handful of others for unlimited, coordinated fundraising, is likely illegal. ajc.com/politics/2026/06/fedā¦
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Jun 12
Sen. Ted Cruz will be in Atlanta Monday to campaign with his new endorsement, @RickJacksonGA.
I am proud to endorse Rick Jackson for Governor of Georgia. Rickās story is a testament to the American Dream. Raised in the foster care system, he overcame adversity through hard work, determination, and faith to build a successful business that employs thousands of Georgians.
Rick understands firsthand the challenges facing working families, and he knows that freedom and opportunity, not bigger government, are the keys to prosperity. As Governor, he will cut taxes, lower costs, create jobs, and fight for conservative principles.
Georgia needs a proven fighter, and Rick is exactly that leader. I am proud to support him and look forward to his victory.
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Jun 12
Trump looming large over next weekās GOP runoffs in Georgia. During a tele-rally for Burt Jones for governor, Trump called Jones āa fanatic when it came to election fraud. He believed it and he knows that we've been proven right.ā
ajc.com/politics/2026/06/canā¦
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Jun 11
A perfect storm for Democrats could flip a usually āblueā state Senate seat to Republicans for the June redistricting session. Details in the @ajc ajc.com/politics/2026/06/demā¦
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25% of the May GOP vote is up for grabs. @ChrisCarr_Ga is all in for Jackson, but after Raffās fights with Trump, neither Jackson nor Jones is overtly chasing those voters. āI think that my voter is more aligned with Rickās philosophy, much more so than with Burt's,ā Carr said.
Jun 11
Chris Carr and Brad Raffensperger didnāt win the GOP primary for governor, but their voters could decided who does. A look at which campaign is going after them and the math that says the 25% of Rs who picked Raff & Carr are the majority makers Tuesday. ajc.com/politics/2026/06/carā¦
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Chris Carr and Brad Raffensperger didnāt win the GOP primary for governor, but their voters could decided who does. A look at which campaign is going after them and the math that says the 25% of Rs who picked Raff & Carr are the majority makers Tuesday. ajc.com/politics/2026/06/carā¦
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True story- a Fox News correspondent covering the GA races asked me, āIs Jackson just the place to live in Georgia?ā I guess it is now! Love this @ribunchreports report from the little town that two famous political families call home. (Also, Jackson the new Perry?)
Jun 11
The square in the Georgia town of Jackson is usually known for Stranger Things tourists. Now itās covered with signs for natives Burt Jones and Mike Collins, two Republicans hoping hometown turnout can help carry them through Tuesdayās runoff. #gapol ajc.com/politics/2026/06/2-hā¦
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For a sense of the incoming for Georgia voters ahead of the runoffā a Gwinnett voter got *5* separate mail pieces from Rick Jackson on a single day this week, including a two-page pink letter from Melody Jackson saying, āThanks for listening to me talk about the man I love.ā
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Patricia Murphy retweeted
Jun 10
Just in: President Trump will hold another tele-rally for Lt. Gov. Burt Jonesā campaign for governor tomorrow night at 7 -- his second for Jones since May. Jones is showcasing the president's endorsement heading into next week's runoff against billionaire Rick Jackson.
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Very sad news from Perry, where longtime House Majority Leader Larry Walker, Jr. has died at 84. 13wmaz.com/article/news/locaā¦
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šØ. Huge congratulations to my friend @MarthaZoller, who announced today sheās stepping away from her daily radio show at @WDUNRadio after years of great work in the chair. Sheāll stay on as a political analyst, but finally gets to take a breath.
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Could Ft. Benning become Ft. Moore again? Eventually. "The names went in.ā @AustinScottGA08 told @ajconwashington. āUltimately, I think those names will come back.ā
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Patricia Murphy retweeted
Jun 5
A major defense policy bill approved by a House panel has two notable name provisions.
One makes Trump's 'Department of War' official.
The other gets rid of Confederate names at nine bases like Fort Bragg and Fort Benning (again). More at bit.ly/4o8byRo
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They donāt make legends like they used to, but @chuckwilliams is one of them. I canāt think of another person in this entire profession beloved enough by his community to get his own bobblehead night. We salute you, Chuck!!
You may know Chuck Williams, a beloved local journalist and broadcaster for more than three decades of service to the Chattahoochee Valley.
On Saturday, August 8 you can get your very own Chuck Williams Bobblehead, presented by @pitbossgrills!
šļø bit.ly/Aug-8-Tix
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šØVery important info about early voting for the Georgia runoffs, which starts TODAY in some counties, SATURDAY in most Metro Atlanta counties, and statewide on Monday. County lists belowā>
Three counties in Georgia have Early Voting TODAY:
Bartow
Glynn
Troup
These counties have voting tomorrow, Saturday, June 6.
Bartow
Cherokee
Cobb
DeKalb
Fulton
Glynn
Gwinnett
Habersham
Heard
Monroe
Rockdale
Troup
Walton
All other counties open Monday, June 8.
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Putting the "V" in VIP endorsements, @JoshMcLaurinGA now has both Georgia senators, @SenatorWarnock and @ossoff, backing him in his Lt. Gov.'s runoff against former state Sen. @Nabilah_Parkes.
I am truly honored to receive the endorsement of Senator Jon Ossoff in my race for Lieutenant Governor. He has proven himself to be a fighter capable of meeting this moment in Georgia in 2026, and thereās no one else Iād rather have at the top of the ticket. Weāre ready to win.
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