Election Day

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‘Landslide’ PSC sweep jolts Georgia Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms

Georgia Democrats put Republicans 'on notice' ahead of 2026 midterms with Public Service Commission wins.

In upset, Democrats win in PSC races that could affect Georgia Power bills

Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard won statewide elections, defeating Republican incumbents, for seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Atlanta voters overwhelmingly back Mayor Andre Dickens for second term

Three Atlanta school board races appear headed to runoffs

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s GOP criticism fuels speculation about her future

The Rome Republican has ruled out running for governor or the U.S. Senate next year. But some in the GOP wonder if she might change her mind.

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LISTEN

Democrats hope voters will deliver change in Public Service Commission race

It’s Election Day across the country, with a few key battles in Georgia. The “Politically Georgia” team dives into races across the state.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

5 questions about Georgia’s elections as voters head to the polls

Voters will decide two statewide races for Public Service Commission and a host of local government races across the state.

Your Politics Team

Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman covers the Georgia House of Representatives and statewide issues.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

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Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC.

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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, Burt Jones lead in Georgia governor’s race

Georgia governor poll: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads Democrats and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones ahead with Republicans in race to replace incumbent Brian Kemp.

Interactive: How Ga. Democrats feel about race for governor and key state issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Democrats' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.

Interactive: How Ga. Republicans feel about governor, Senate races and key issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Republicans' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s populist rise continues with debut on ‘The View’

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on ABC's “The View” to share her criticisms for Republican Party leaders and answer a range of political questions.

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

Dick Cheney’s last public act was to fight Donald Trump

Tt’s one of the great political ironies that there would likely be no President Donald Trump without Vice President Dick Cheney in the first place.

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OPINION

President Trump renews an old question about nuclear testing

President's vague "on an equal basis" phrasing could mean continuing scienced-based computer and lab testing or resuming live detonations for the first time since 1992.

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OPINION

The bitter battle to become Atlanta City Hall‘s second banana

The council president can be a bully pulpit, but it’s hard to be a bully. Because there’s no real power.

State Government

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Georgia State Election Board member raises money online for legal defense

A fundraiser has raised more than $30K for Georgia State Election Board member Janice Johnston's legal defense. Critics say it creates potential for conflicts of interest.

Georgia parks raise parking fees — and more price hikes could be on the way

Georgia will boost state park entrance fees in January, and an audit suggests more price hikes could be coming.

Georgia women face geographic gaps in prenatal care

Fewer than half of Georgia's counties have a full-time OB-GYN, according to data analyzed by the AJC, and many women lack the time and money to make regular prenatal visits.

Georgia state senator pushes for arrest of House lawyer

The House speaker’s general counsel Keith Williams blocked state Sen. Colton Moore from entering the chamber during a joint session, grabbing and pushing him to the ground.

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Cost of living tops concerns for candidates in Gwinnett County House race

Two Democrats and one Republican seek to replace former state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, who resigned this summer to care for a family member.

Husband of child services director fled DUI crash with kids in truck, GSP says

Authorities say the husband of Georgia's child protective services director had a blood alcohol level 4 times the legal limit when he left a crash with two kids in his truck.

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900,000 turn out on Election Day across Georgia

Georgia Public Service Commission seats are on the on the ballot for first time since 2020. Atlanta mayor, local government and school board seats are also up for grabs.

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Tonight: Watch the Politically Georgia candidate forum

Hear from the candidates running to be Georgia governor in the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia candidate forum.

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Fox 5 alum Randy Travis on his city council win: ‘Better than any Emmy’

Randy Travis, an award-winning Fox 5 investigative reporter who took a buyout last year, swamped an incumbent to win a seat on the Lawrenceville city council Tuesday.

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HOUSE DISTRICT 106

Democrats head to runoff election in Gwinnett state House race

Marqus Cole got 39% of the vote Tuesday while Akbar Ali got 32%, both falling short of the 50%-plus-one majority needed to win outright.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How Georgia Democrats knocked off two Republicans in statewide races

Democratic candidates for the Public Service Commission outperformed Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 vote totals across metro Atlanta.

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OPINION

Dick Cheney’s last public act was to fight Donald Trump

Tt’s one of the great political ironies that there would likely be no President Donald Trump without Vice President Dick Cheney in the first place.

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Government shutdown is now the longest ever. Here’s how it’s impacting state.

From air travel to food assistance to small business loans, Georgians are feeling the effects of the extended federal government shutdown.

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Interactive: How Ga. Democrats feel about race for governor and key state issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Democrats' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.

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EXCLUSIVE

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Burt Jones lead in Georgia governor’s race

Georgia governor poll: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads Democrats and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones ahead with Republicans in race to replace incumbent Brian Kemp.

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Interactive: How Ga. Republicans feel about governor, Senate races and key issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Republicans' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.