David Wickert
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David Wickert has been a reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 2010. He writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Prior to arriving in Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Washington state, Illinois, Virginia and Tennessee. He lives near Lilburn with his wife Shelly and their two children.
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Lt. Gov Burt Jones

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Georgia Votes - Attorney General

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Republican U.S. Senate candidates Mike Collins (left) and Derek Dooley shake hands following the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Georgia Votes - Lieutenant Governor

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Gerogia Elections - Agricultural Commissioner

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Gov. Brian Kemp budget bill signing

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Georgia State Capitol

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LT Govenors Race

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