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Today, we announced the indictment of 61 people in Fulton County for their alleged involvement in the violence that has occurred at the site of the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center & other locations.
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Any out-of-state individuals temporarily coming to Georgia for the sole purpose of voting in the January 5th run-off election with no intention of permanently staying in our state are subject to felony prosecution.
More here ->
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Today I call on the NCAA to do the right thing & repeal the rule that allows biological males to participate in women’s sports.
Our office is exploring all legal options available to end this absurdity, & we will continue fighting for women’s rights to fair competition.
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Today we announced the indictment of former DA Jackie Johnson on 2 counts. These charges are related to the investigation surrounding the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Read more here->
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🚨 In response to our lawsuit, a federal court in LA has temporarily stopped the vaccine and masking mandate for Head Start programs in GA and 23 other states. In part, this mandate would have required that Head Start students two years and older be masked effective immediately.
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I'm looking forward to joining many Georgia partners in the fight against
#HumanTrafficking
as we welcome
@TheJusticeDept
Attorney General Barr and Special Advisor to the President
@IvankaTrump
to Atlanta today.
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We are not Oregon. We are not California. We are not Washington.
You cannot come to our state, break our laws, throw rocks at buildings, damage property, and shoot police officers.
You can and you will be charged, and that’s exactly what we’re doing.
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(1/2) I strongly condemn the threats made against
@GaSecofState
and his family, Georgia election officials and contract employees.
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I look forward to welcoming
@POTUS
to Atlanta today.
The Administration’s regulatory reforms will push our nation to greater levels of economic competitiveness, increase public safety & create a more efficient process to protect our environment.
President
@realDonaldTrump
to visit Atlanta to discuss transportation agenda |
@cbs46
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The Athens-Clarke County Mayor can play word games all he wants.
In 2019, he was part of the team that created sanctuary cities and thought they were above the law.
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The additional resources announced by
@TheJusticeDept
and
@IvankaTrump
today will continue to help us in the fight against
#HumanTrafficking
. We appreciate the Administration for identifying this issue as a top priority. We will leave no stone unturned.
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Thanks to
@universityofga
police and
@ga_dps
for taking immediate action to dismantle an antisemitic encampment on campus.
We’re not New York or California - we won’t stand by while people illegally occupy our schools and threaten and intimidate our students.
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The State of Georgia continues to urge citizens to wear masks. This lawsuit is about the rule of law.
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I cannot say enough about Operation Not Forgotten and the men and women behind it.
39 - That’s how many young lives are getting a new start, and that’s how we measure success.
@GBI_GA
/
@USMarshalsHQ
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My statement on the arrests of Gregory and Travis McMichael for the murder of
#AhmaudArbery
.
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I support
@GovKemp
&
@GeoffDuncanGA
’s statement. The election of presidential electors has already taken place in the manner directed by Georgia’s legislature at the time set by Congress. There is no applicable legal avenue for replacing the choice of electors after the election.
Please see below for a statement from Governor Kemp and Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan on the request for a Special Session of the General Assembly:
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I will be looking into how the
#AhmaudArbery
case was handled from the outset.
The family, the community and the state of Georgia deserve answers. We need to know exactly what happened, and we will be working to find those answers.
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The federal immigration system failed Laken Riley. New York City failed Laken Riley. And local, soft-on-crime policies failed Laken Riley.
Her accused murderer must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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Today,
@POTUS
signed an
#ExecutiveOrder
with substantive and innovative solutions aimed at building
#TRUST
between law enforcement the communities they serve.
We commend these actions, and we look forward to doing our part here in Georgia.
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BREAKING: A Georgia district court has ordered the federal government to temporarily stop enforcing the vaccine mandate for federal contractors. This nationwide halt is the result of our own lawsuit and marks the third of Biden’s vaccine mandates to be stopped by the courts.
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As this indictment shows, looking the other way when violence occurs is not an option in Georgia.
We will not waver when it comes to keeping people safe, enforcing the rule of law, & ensuring those who engage in criminal activity are vigorously pursued & aggressively prosecuted.
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Not sure how
@POTUS
missed this attack in Atlanta. Miracle no law enforcement were hurt.
23 charged w/ Domestic Terrorism. Only 2 from GA. 2 from Canada & France.
Do not come to our state, throw Molotov cocktails at officers, destroy property & think you will get away with it.
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(2/2) Our office has been active in investigating those made against
@GaSecofState
and his family, and we will continue to stand with local, state and federal officials to say violence of any kind has no place in Georgia.
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BREAKING: On January 7, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in two of our challenges to Biden’s vaccine mandates: for healthcare workers and businesses with 100 or more employees.
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We will proudly stand by any university that takes action to protect the health and safety of Georgia’s students.
Nobody has the legal right to shut down our schools by camping out and making antisemitic threats.
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@POTUS
(2/5) As chief legal officers of our states, we felt it important at this time to weigh in and voice our objection to the legal and factual underpinnings of these proceedings.
Read more ->
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Please see my statement below on the recent events at the site of the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
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Please see my full statement below on the DeKalb County District Attorney’s decision to no longer assist in our case.
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(1/2) This ruling confirms what I have said all along – there is not one single eligible Georgian in 2018 who was prohibited from voting.
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(2/2) I have formally requested U.S. DOJ (
@SDGAnews
) to conduct an investigation into the handling of the case - including communications by & between the Brunswick/Waycross DA’s.
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Our
#pricegouging
statutes have been activated.
We won’t tolerate anyone taking advantage of this situation solely to make a profit. If you see bad behavior in your community, submit a complaint here for our Consumer Protection Division to review ->
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As I’ve said before: We are not Portland. We are not Seattle.
If you come to our state and engage in acts of violence, you can and will be held accountable.
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Excited to see
@KirbySmartUGA
at the Capitol today. Always great to visit with a
@GeorgiaFootball
National Champion!
#GoDawgs
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The Second Amendment is a basic and essential constitutional right, and I will always defend the ability of Georgians to exercise their right to defend themselves, their families and their property. Read more here->
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🚨 In response to our lawsuit, a federal judge has permanently blocked the Biden administration’s unlawful vaccine & mask mandate for Head Start school programs in GA & 23 other states.
In part, this mandate would have forced Head Start students 2 years & older to wear a mask.
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BREAKING: Our Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has rescued a 14-year-old victim and arrested 4 individuals in Fulton County for Human Trafficking and other charges following an extensive 10-month investigation. Read more ⬇️
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Protesters use words. Rioters use violence. One is protected by the Constitution. The other is outright lawlessness. We must draw a clear distinction between the two.
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The antisemitic acts that have recently taken place in Cobb County, Macon and Warner Robins are inexcusable.
Their intimidation tactics will not work and must be condemned.
We stand strong with our Jewish friends and neighbors against these continued expressions of hate.
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Protesters use words. Rioters use violence.
We are not Oregon or Washington – we will not look the other way.
If you come to our state and commit a crime, you will be prosecuted.
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(1/2) Our office is committed to a complete and transparent review of how the
#AhmaudArbery
case was handled from the outset.
Read more about our latest action ->
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The Biden administration is destroying women’s sports.
They’re gutting commonsense Title IX protections & demanding that biological males be allowed to compete against females.
Today, we’ve taken action to defend women’s rights to fair competition.
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TUNE IN: I’m about to be on The Story with
@marthamaccallum
to discuss Operation Not Forgotten.
We worked this op w/
@USMarshalsHQ
&
@GBI_GA
. It was designed to rescue critically missing children - including those suspected to be trafficking victims.
We recovered 39 children.
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.
@WellspringATL
’s Andrea Hipwell is an excellent choice to help lead national efforts against
#HumanTrafficking
and ensure the voices of survivors are well represented.
Congratulations Andrea, you make Georgia proud!
Incredibly exciting to welcome Andrea Hipwell of Wellspring Living as well as six other new members of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking.
We will continue to elevate the courageous voices of survivors as we combat modern day slavery in all its evil forms.
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BREAKING: A Missouri federal court has halted the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in 10 states. This is further indication that Biden’s vaccine mandates are unlawful & we hope to have a hearing soon for our own lawsuit currently pending in a Louisiana district court.
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What we’ve seen at places like Columbia is a lack of leadership, & it’s cowardly.
We won’t allow a hostile minority to hold our universities hostage.
In Georgia, we’re stepping up to protect our students & our campuses.
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We will not tolerate those who come to our state and seek to undermine the rule of law.
In Georgia, if you throw Molotov cocktails, damage infrastructure, and engage in violence, you will be charged with Domestic Terrorism.
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I was shocked to see the video of the beating that led to the death of Tyre Nichols. This is not how any human being should be treated. I pray for Tyre’s family and join them in urging that any protests remain peaceful.
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I will never understand how we got to where we are today.
It is unfathomable to me that anyone continues to oppose better trained law enforcement, firefighters & EMTs.
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Headed to The
@WhiteHouse
this morning to participate in a panel discussion with leaders from across the nation about
#HumanTrafficking
on a state, local and tribal level.
I look forward to highlighting Georgia's united approach & hearing from
@POTUS
,
@IvankaTrump
& more.
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The vast majority of those arrested for Domestic Terrorism are from out of state.
Yet the Biden administration continues to bury its head in the sand.
In Georgia, we will always support law enforcement & we will not tolerate acts of violence.
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Happy Birthday to former Governor Nathan Deal!
As
@gdecd
commissioner, I was honored to work with him to bring jobs & investment to every corner of our state.
I’m grateful for his friendship & wish him the very best on this special day!
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BREAKING: Earlier this morning, we filed an application with the U.S. Supreme Court to request an immediate stay of the OSHA mandate while the courts consider our case to stop it altogether.
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I will be looking into how the
#AhmaudArbery
case was handled from the outset.
The family, the community and the state of Geoegia deserve answers. We need to know exactly what happened, and we will be working to find those answers.
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🚨 BREAKING: In the wake of Georgia’s Supreme Court victory, the Biden administration has abandoned its effort to implement an emergency vaccination mandate for private businesses and their employees. The temporary rule will be withdrawn tomorrow.
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I have appointed District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes of the Cobb County Judicial Circuit to lead the prosecution of Gregory and Travis McMichael who have been charged with aggravated assault and the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
More here ->
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Read my full statement below on the passing of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson.
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We’re leading 26 states urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act.
President Biden’s border crisis failed Laken, NYC failed Laken, & local, soft-on-crime policies failed Laken.
This bill would help to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
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BREAKING: The Biden administration tried to obtain a stay of our preliminary injunction for the federal contractors vaccine mandate. That effort has been denied. Once again, we have prevailed and the preliminary injunction remains in effect nationwide.
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I am humbled the people of Georgia placed their confidence in me as we continue fighting to protect lives, livelihoods and liberties.
It is truly an honor to serve as your state’s Attorney General.
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By refusing to enforce the law, the left has created a culture that coddles criminals.
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Yet another reason to love the
@Braves
! Thank you for your compassion for those fleeing
#HurricaneDorian
.
The Braves are extending an invitation to anyone who has evacuated to Atlanta due to Hurricane Dorian to be our guests for the games vs. Blue Jays on Tuesday, Sep. 3 & Nationals on Thursday, Sep. 5.
Details:
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Violence is not “speech” and will not be tolerated in Georgia.
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🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge has once again ruled against the DOJ in its frivolous attempt to stop our Election Integrity Act.
Under SB 202, Georgia saw record voter turnout.
After two years, it’s past time the Biden administration drop its lawsuit.
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Please join us in thanking all of Georgia’s
#doctors
- like
@GaDPH
Commissioner Dr. Toomey.
They, and all healthcare workers, deserve our heartfelt support and praise for the incredible, life-saving work they’re doing.
#ThankADoctor
#NationalDoctorsDay
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We are committed to rescuing victims and putting buyers and traffickers behind bars. I am grateful to work with
@POTUS
,
@IvankaTrump
,
@sendavidperdue
,
@SenatorLoeffler
,
@GovKemp
,
@GAFirstLady
& our many partners to combat this evil industry.
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(1/2) In 2020, we joined forces w/
@USMarshalsHQ
,
@MissingKids
, & other local & state agencies to rescue endangered missing children, including a 17-year-old victim.
Now, one of the men who purchased this underage female for sex has pleaded guilty & been sentenced to prison.
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“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11-12
Wishing all Georgians a safe and very Merry Christmas!
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Let's be clear, Iran is not a victim or acting in self defense. They are the aggressor - harboring, supporting, and engaging in terrorism.
I stand with Israel.
@GAIsraelCaucus
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The U.S. Department of Treasury must take immediate action to ensure the American Rescue Plan Act does not strip States of their core authority to implement basic state tax policy.
More here ->
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I have great respect for the important role DAs play in protecting Georgia’s citizens.
Unfortunately, some DAs have embraced the progressive movement across the nation of refusing to enforce the law. That is a dereliction of duty, and as a result, Georgia’s communities suffer.
Four district attorneys filed a legal challenge to block a Georgia law championed by Gov. Brian Kemp that gives the state new powers to punish local prosecutors who don’t enforce tough-on-crime crackdowns.
#gapol
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I commend and support
@GovKemp
’s appointment of
@SenatorLoeffler
to replace
@SenatorIsakson
.
Her experience as a businesswoman, conservative principles, and common sense approach will serve Georgia and our nation well in the U.S. Senate.
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Every human life has value, dignity, and worth.
We will continue to protect and defend our most vulnerable Georgians, including the unborn.
#SanctityOfLifeDay
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This is not who we are as Georgians.
We are a state with loving people that exude kindness.
This act and antisemitism have no place in Georgia.
Neo-Nazis projected “This land is our land! Heil Hitler …” on a busy highway overpass along I-75 in Cobb County in metro Atlanta last night. Drivers called 911, and I'm told authorities are investigating.
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In response to our lawsuit, a federal court has temporarily blocked President Biden’s unlawful attempt to regulate nearly every conceivable body of water in the country.
We’re proud to have co-led this effort to protect our farmers & landowners from this costly federal takeover.
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Our co-founder, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.
For more information:
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Those who take advantage of consumers fleeing
#Dorian
's path will be held accountable.
Our
#ConsumerProtection
Division is authorized to investigate scams/price gouging - penalties can range from $2,000 to $15,000 per violation.
Read more ->
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Our state is better having had Johnny serve as a U.S. Senator.
@SenatorIsakson
has shown how to be a gentleman in Washington, and he’s shown that if you’re kind, willing to listen and want to do what’s right, you can get things done - even in the most polarizing times.
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BREAKING: In response to our lawsuit, a federal court has temporarily stopped the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers nationwide. This decision reaffirms that Biden’s mandate is unconstitutional and we will continue to fight to protect the rights of Georgia’s citizens.
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Staff is taking over the account today to wish AG Carr a Happy Birthday.
He’s doing incredible work to protect the rule of law and the interests of Georgians and give a voice to those who are most vulnerable in our society.
Thank you AG Carr!
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The Constitution gives
@GovKemp
chief executive power for the State, including during a public health state of emergency. The
@CityofAtlanta
cannot continue to knowingly enter orders that are unenforceable and void.
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We are with
@GovKemp
,
@GaDPH
and
@GaHospitalAssoc
in supporting the
#MaskUpGA
campaign! You can follow these four simple steps to help us slow the spread of
#COVID19
.
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Today, I'm with our
#HumanTrafficking
Prosecution Unit at the Georgia Gang Investigators Conference in
@cityofsavannah
. We look forward to working with these partners to identify connections and aggressively prosecute
#Gangs
that are facilitating
#HumanTrafficking
in our state.
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(1/5) Today, I joined 20 other attorneys general in submitting a letter to the U.S. Senate outlining the legal flaws of the impeachment of
@POTUS
.
Read more ->
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Wishing all Georgians a blessed Easter!
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6
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Ended 2023 the same way we started - by celebrating a historic
@GeorgiaFootball
win!
Joan and I wish all Georgians a happy, safe, and prosperous New Year!
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This is fantastic! Thank you to Griffin
@HomeDepot
Associate, Stephanie, and team for helping your local first responders
#StayHealthy
&
#StayPositive
.
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Each day, our men & women in uniform put themselves in harms way to keep us safe.
We’re praying for the family of this fallen Deputy & all those at the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office.
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13
JUST IN: A procession for a beloved Spalding County sheriff's deputy who was killed in the line of duty. THE LATEST:
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Joan & I are praying for
@GeorgiaDOL
Commissioner Bruce Thompson & his family as he battles advanced pancreatic cancer.
Bruce is a fighter, & we’re grateful for his continued service to our state.
“God is our refuge & strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
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Thank you
@RepDougCollins
. The AG’s authority is defined by O.C.G.A. § 15-18-5. Our office can appoint another prosecutor if a DA disqualifies himself/herself or a court disqualifies him/her.
#RuleofLaw
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(1/2) I believe in the dignity, value and worth of every human being, both born and unborn.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs is constitutionally correct and rightfully returns the issue of abortion to the states and to the people – where it belongs.
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Look forward to joining
@Xtra1063
to discuss our recent indictment of 61 people in Fulton County on charges of Racketeering, Domestic Terrorism and more.
TUNE IN at 9:25 AM!
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Please see my full statement below in support of HB 30.
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ICYMI:
@FOX5Atlanta
was undercover with law enforcement officials throughout Operation Not Forgotten. A great look into the rescue of these 39 children. We will leave no stone unturned as we work to hold accountable any who perpetrated crimes against these young individuals.
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We will continue to stand up for the rule of law to protect our state and our citizens from this unconstitutional and unprecedented federal overreach. For updated information on each of our lawsuits, visit our website ➡️
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On this day in 1733, Georgia was founded. Our state is a model for the nation, and we celebrate the tremendous successes as the best state in which to live, work and raise a family. Today, and every day, I am proud to be a Georgian!
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After reviewing an alert issued by
@MissingKids
, our Investigator was able to identify, locate and rescue the victim, who had been missing for 7 weeks.
To date, our Unit has initiated 25 cases, investigated and prosecuted 51 defendants, and rescued and assisted 107 victims.
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