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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Congressman Mike Collins wins the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, the AP called, and will face Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Collins, who got a last minute endorsement from Trump, beat former TN football coach Derek Dooley, who is backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and ran as a political outsider.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In other races, the AP has called both the Democratic and Republican races for Secretary of State. Republican voters picked state Rep. Tim Fleming over election denier Vernon Jones. And on the Democratic side, voters picked Penny Brown Reynolds over Dana Barrett.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Congressman Mike Collins, who is running in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, makes a quick appearance to meet supporters at his election night watch party. He is facing Kemp-backed Derek Dooley, and the winner will face Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

It's too early to draw any conclusions but interesting that Rick Jackson is leading in the early vote from the few counties that have started reporting those numbers. Gov. Brian Kemp made a last minute endorsement for Burt Jones, so that may change once election day votes are reported. Stay tuned!

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Polls are closed and results are starting to trickle in! I'm at the watch party for Congressman Mike Collins where supporters are starting to show up.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Checking in from Jackson, Butts County where Lt. Gov. Burt Jones & Congressman Mike Collins will be holding their election night watch party. Their opponents, Rick Jackson & Derek Dooley, respectively, will be in north Atlanta, and @georgiarecorder.com intern Ellie Fivas will have the dispatches.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It's Sine Die in the Georgia Assembly, and for many lawmakers, it's also "Seersucker Day," a tradition to wear the breathable fabric that likely dates back to before the Capitol had AC, one Rep said. Another lawmaker said partaking in the tradition helps them get through the expected long day.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said after he was prevented from speaking that he'll do what he can to ensure citizens have due process when dealing with ICE, but that changes need to come from a federal level.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

An agitated crowd prevented Bibbs County Sheriff David Davis from speaking at No Kings due to the county's agreement with ICE. No Kings organizers met with Davis previously and had asked him to address concerns at the protest.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Meet the dogs of No Kings 3 in Macon, Ga. Annie Bo, a 2.5-year-old black schnoodle, and 4-month old Finn are attending their first protest ever. "Not his last, though," Finn's owner said.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Lots of people showed up in the last hours. Trying to get a count from protest organizers.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Macon, Ga residents Kim Martin and stepson Landen Martin are attending the No Kings 3 demonstration about 80 miles south of Atlanta because they haven't seen the change yet they hoped to see from the first two protests.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I'm in Macon, Ga for the No Kings 3 demonstration. People are trickling in the Rosa Parks Square downtown.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The Georgia Public Service Commission hearing room is packed ahead of the vote on Georgia Power's request to add 10 gigawatts of power to the power grid.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Protest erupted this morning as Georgia Public Service Commission hearings began with opposition to Georgia Power's huge energy buildout request. Several people protesting the upcoming commission vote, were kicked out before the hearing officially started. #gapolitics

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

... process is not very accessible to the layperson. These are the PSC rules: rules.sos.state.ga.us/gac/515-3-1 and I screenshot the section on access below. I appreciate the feedback and the question and will work on getting a detailed, clear answer.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

The dogs of the No Kings protest in Atlanta. Despite only being 6-months old, Rahul Bose, sitting in front of the "No kings, No ICE" poster, is a frequent protester, starting with the Tesla Takedown protests earlier this year. "Ruff," he said. Jax, a 1 year old German Shepherd, wanted to play.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Stacey Abrams just took the stage and gave a warning in her speech, detailing the "10 Steps to Autocracy" the current administration has taken. Abrams said that the opposition's destination is division and destruction, saying "this is not normal, it's intentional."

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

The @georgiarecorder.com crew will be covering today's No Kings demonstrations in Atlanta. We'll begin at the Atlanta Civic Center, where the rally begins before marching to the Liberty Plaza by the Capitol. Follow along for dispatches from our team, and look out for a story later!

A demonstrator waits for the MARTA train at the Five Points station in Atlanta on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

The protest is currently being interrupted by a loud group of about 10 people, one holding a "Don't thread on me" flag. Protesters are following them and trying to drown them out.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Montgomery resident Richard Griffin holds a sign that says "Not even senators are not safe from kings" on the front and "Freeze ICE" on the back.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Montgomery resident Linda German Mathews said that she is protesting because she has grandchildren and she does not want to see them grow up in the current political atmosphere. "The courts won't stand up for us. The Congress won't stand up for us. So the people have to stand up."

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

At the "No Kings" protest in Montgomery. Michael Brown said he's here because he wants to show there's a different side to Alabama. "We were brought up to love and treat everyone with respect and kindness and dignity. I don't think people are getting that from the current Administration," he said.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, upset the Senate is not considering Democratic legislation Thursday, said he'll be filibustering every piece of legislation on the floor today. He said "everybody wants you to be in your place, but being in your place means you get nothing."

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

In case anyone would like to join me in wishing this good boy a happy birthday, Cortez turns seven years old today. He's getting gray fur around his snout and I literally shed a tear the other day because of it.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I'm counting about, at least, 600 people at the protest, but it could easily be over 1,000. I can only post 60 seconds but the march went for another minute.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I'm at a protest for immigrant rights, organized in the wake of anti-immigrant bills introduced in the Alabama Legislature. Story coming later.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I'm all strapped in for Alabama 2025 Legislative Session, which starts today. I'll be covering the Senate, @annabjournalist.bsky.social will be in the House. Excited to start my 5th session (two regular, two special down), though I feel like I'm just starting to scratch the surface of #alpolitics.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

My work-from-home coworkers are pretty cool but not very helpful. They only stare.

A cat sits on a window perch while two dogs lay on a couch below the window.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Authorities are asking that people stay off the road if possible, but there is nothing wrong with going for a walk! I took Cortez to get some pictures of the Alabama State Capitol this afternoon. The story was also updated with an afternoon update from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.

Brown dog wearing a raincoat stands in front of a snowy Alabama State Capitol.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The ending of this email about the DEI lawsuit I wrote about yesterday has got me a bit confused. I'd say I'm a bit ambidextrous but definitely am not left-handed.

"PS...I have a youtube channel/podcast launching called,'Lunch with A Lefty' where we dive into issues like this, over a meal. If you would be interested in talking, shoot me an email. Thanks"

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

My sister and BIL last night welcomed a beautiful baby into the world, and I'm officially a girl uncle for the first time! My only job is to spoil her rotten, so share tips if you got 'em.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Tater Tot and Sebastián, the cant-stop-wont-stop duo.

Dog laying next to cat, with the cat's paws on the dog.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

This is Sebastián, the new kitten.

Gray and brown tabby cat wearing a bowtie.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

Some of these PR pitches are wild. I was robbed at gunpoint back in college, and it was anything but "the best thing that ever happened to me." In fact, I still get flashbacks from that time, and it happened about 10 years ago.

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Alander Rocha @alander.bsky.social · 04/08/2023

Folks are gathering and waiting to enter the ALGOP summer dinner, where the former president is expected to speak around 7 p.m.

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