Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond, the council’s first democratic socialist, poses for a portrait at City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Bond’s tenure offers a glimpse of how democratic socialists are impacting politics and policy in Georgia. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Democratic socialists aren’t taking over. But their influence is growing.

The movement has found more success nationally than in Georgia, but its members are working to push Democrats to the left as they gain momentum.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Bottoms warns against potential GOP postelection power grab

PruittHealth hit with $23M verdict in Georgia nursing home death

The metro Atlanta company denies wrongdoing and says it is pursuing legal options.

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Fulton Commission approves $4.4M contract to modernize elevators in county jail

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Tom Ventulett, architect who handcrafted many of Atlanta’s landmarks, dies

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Georgia has no peers for data center construction. It now leads the US.

Surveillance State

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Georgia leaders agree Flock needs guardrails. The rift is over how far to go.

A bipartisan push for new safeguards is taking shape after officers were accused of using license-plate readers to track people for personal reasons.

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Amid growing scrutiny, Atlanta police look to root out Flock misuse

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Researcher accessed Flock cameras that had no passwords

College Football Kickoff

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Arts and Entertainment

HEAT CHECK

Her chorus created a viral Metro Boomin song. Now, she’s ready for her close-up.

After years of loss, Atlanta rapper Breskii is prepared for the limelight, taking her community along for the ride.

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7 Atlanta events to check out this Labor Day weekend

With a nod to Black culture, the weekend offers theater, music, art, festivals and pop culture for nearly every interest.

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Jessica Chastain, Nicolas Cage and Rose Byrne are among the big-name stars who will show up on screen.

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BULLDOGS

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MLB

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Georgia and Metro News

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Atlanta’s Toddler Tutor wants Black children ready before the first day of school

Tangee Peek spent nearly two decades inside public schools. Now she’s helping parents build skills and confidence in children before kindergarten.

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Man sentenced after using AI to make sexual images of minors, officials say

Latest Headlines

Julia Garner returning to metro Atlanta to film Apple TV’s ‘Guilty Creatures’

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Food and Dining

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Make this easy overnight chia pudding at home

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Opinion and Voices

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GUEST COLUMN

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Eliminating the Graduate PLUS Loan program is short-sighted and harmful to our nation’s healthcare needs.

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Cobb teachers walked out. Why are they the ones under investigation?

Nearly 200 educators left after Superintendent Chris Ragsdale linked opposition to book bans with support for child sex trafficking. Now the district is questioning them.

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‘I have never supported a Republican.’ How Rick Jackson changed my mind.

My support may hurt my business and lose me friends, but I am putting Georgia over party in backing the GOP governor nominee over Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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Politics

Georgia officials told to continue with normal absentee ballot procedures

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PATRICIA MURPHY

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Georgia leaders agree Flock needs guardrails. The rift is over how far to go.

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Metro Atlanta

Julia Garner returning to metro Atlanta to film Apple TV’s ‘Guilty Creatures’

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HEAT CHECK

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Georgia

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7 counties that could shape Georgia’s race for governor

Major gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp is getting a new name

Opinion

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GUEST COLUMN

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READERS WRITE

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Falcons

KEN SUGIURA

Unsettled QB derby makes a statement on Falcons’ season outlook

NFL

5 takeaways from Falcons GM Ian Cunningham: Playoffs, QBs and a ‘gut punch’

NFL

Ian Cunningham: Falcons still haven’t decided on Week 1 starting QB

Bulldogs

BULLDOGS

In contrast to LSU, Georgia TE is ‘everything good about college football’

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Georgia attorney general joins fight against LSU using former pro players

BULLDOGS

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Georgia Tech

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

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For Georgia Tech football recruits, Thursday night is more than a game

Hawks

NBA

Hawks, Skyhawks shuffle staffing

NBA

Former Hawks forward Kuminga reportedly agrees to 2-year deal with Minnesota

NBA

Hawks assistant GM Kyle Korver stepping away from franchise

Braves

MLB

Acuña Jr. fastest to 200 homers, 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals 9-0

MLB

After MLB debut, Burkhalter optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett

MLB

Nationals’ call-ups shine, help topple Braves, as Smith-Shawver struggles

United

MLS

Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

MLS

‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

MLS

Atlanta tops Sporting KC to win third straight

High Schools

AJC VARSITY

To Northside, Warner Robins isn’t just a rival this year. It could be a spark.

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AJC VARSITY

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AJC VARSITY

Why Camden’s 72-game win streak vs. Savannah teams could be in danger

More Sports

AJC VARSITY

To Northside, Warner Robins isn’t just a rival this year. It could be a spark.

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AJC VARSITY

Cedar Shoals coach eyes shift with first win since 2023, community ‘bloodline’

GHSA levies suspensions, fines to Rockdale and Heritage after pregame fight

Food & Dining

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PUNK FOODIE GUIDE

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Things to Do

With Trump’s backing, a federal film incentive gains ground in Georgia

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Lifestyle

‘Bert Show’ alum Kristin Klingshirn let go from Q99.7 amid broader cuts

Rethinking kids and screen time: Why balance matters more than limits

Aging with ink: What older adults should know before getting a tattoo

Investigations

AJC EXCLUSIVE

Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water

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Inspections uncover violations at Georgia med spas, IV clinics

AJC INVESTIGATION

Atlanta paid him more than the mayor. It has little record of his work.

Data Centers

Georgia has no peers for data center construction. It now leads the US.

AJC EXCLUSIVE

Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water

Warnock blasts OpenAI, Effingham for doing data center deal ‘in the dark’

Wellness

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

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