Georgia Elections

Richie Schmidt made derogatory and threatening comments in a recorded telephone call with the city manager.

Democrats in Georgia have been so focused on the politics of identity they are missing the opportunity to unite a broad coalition that will win the governorship in 2026.

Fulton and DeKalb counties indicate Lauren Locke and her husband, John, had state and federal tax liens in excess of $1 million.

Dickens declined to say how much of the funding generated by the extension would go toward Beltline rail, but he did say he wanted the project to start in the south.

The ongoing war in Gaza is a hot topic for candidates for U.S. Senate and governor, as local Jews and Arab Americans gather to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.

Derek Dooley, who Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed in the GOP primary, is taking on U.S. Reps. Mike Collin, a MAGA loyalist, and Buddy Carter, a longtime lawmaker and Trump ally.

South Fulton Mayor khalid kamau has reversed himself at least twice about whether he planned to run for reelection against eight challengers for the Nov. 4 election.

There are five seats in the Georgia General Assembly where Democrats were within about 9 points of winning last year.

Here’s who has officially announced a run for some of the more noteworthy and competitive Georgia offices.

Documents, emails examined by the AJC suggest coordination between GOP group and PAC, as state regulators allege $220K in unreported political spending tied to First Liberty.