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‘I’m in shock’: Investors reeling after collapse of GOP-tied Georgia lender

Investors are wondering if they’re going to get their money back after First Liberty Building & Loan of Newnan abruptly closed its doors amid state and federal scrutiny.

Confederate group sues to stop Stone Mountain’s ‘truth-telling’ exhibit

The Sons of Confederate Veterans allege the park’s changes to its Civil War history exhibits violate state law.

Bottoms touts $1.1M raised as Democrats gear up for 2026 governor’s race

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has raised about the same amount as her main rival, state Sen. Jason Esteves of Atlanta, in the race to be the next Georgia governor

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Democrats predict Georgia could gain another seat in Congress after 2030

A memo from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee predicts Georgia could add a 15th member to the U.S. House after the 2030 census.

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Birthright citizenship and the ‘big, beautiful bill’

The ‘Politically Georgia’ team talks to law professor Fred Smith Jr. about the end of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term.

OPINION

How Trump’s megabill and a Senate retirement made Jon Ossoff’s race easier

Sen. Thom Tillis' retirement tells us a lot about the current dynamics in Washington — and a little about how U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s race in Georgia just got a bit easier.

Georgia Republicans back Trump tax bill despite deep cuts to programs

Democrats hope to turn next year’s election into a referendum on the high-stakes package, which slashes Medicaid and other programs to extend tax cuts.

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Georgia hurries to amp up Medicaid hospital funding by $2 billion

Georgia Department of Community Health’s advisory board approved three measures to increase Medicaid funding for hospitals in the state.

PHOTOS: Breakthrough Atlanta faces AmeriCorps cuts

Breakthrough Atlanta, a group that supports underserved students across metro Atlanta, celebrated graduating students with the Scholar Send Off.

PHOTOS: New vaccine panel gathers in Atlanta as CDC advocates protest

Protesters gathered at the CDC on Wednesday as the center's new vaccine advisory committee met in Atlanta.

OPINION

Israel-Iran war exposes danger of Trump valuing loyalty over intelligence

The seemingly out-of-nowhere drift in the Trump administration's policy matters not just for what comes next in Iran. It matters for every potential crisis ahead.

In Georgia, plan to shutter Job Corps training program sparks opposition

Trump’s proposed budget for next fiscal year calls for eliminating the $1.76 billion Job Corps program, a move that could affect many students in Georgia.

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Democrats predict Georgia could gain another seat in Congress after 2030

A memo from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee predicts Georgia could add a 15th member to the U.S. House after the 2030 census.

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Geoff Duncan weighs whether to run for Georgia governor - as a Democrat

Duncan, who formerly served as Georgia's lieutenant governor as a Republican, expressed frustration with the field running for governor so far from both parties.

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Will Donald Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ be a 2026 turning point?

Democrats predict public backlash over President Donald Trump’s budget and tax bill will boost their candidates, including Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, in the 2026 election.

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The Small Business Administration — headed by former Georgia U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (center) — said small businesses make up more than 99% of all businesses in Georgia. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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OPINION

Georgia small businesses need Big Beautiful Bill Act’s permanent deduction

Congress should provide certainty for Main Street by making permanent the 20% small business deduction that is set to expire. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes that happen.

Parents, veterans and others benefit from new Georgia tax breaks

Here’s what you need to know about some the state’s new tax laws.

Senate Rules Chairman Sen. Matt Brass, R-Newnan, played a key role in reviving a postproduction tax credit for the entertainment industry. (Natrice Miller/AJC 2024)

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Hurricanes, cornbread, farms and … film tax credits?

Georgia lawmakers went to great lengths to revive a tax credit for film and related industries.

Haven’t received your Georgia $500 tax refund yet? Don’t panic.

The Georgia Department of Revenue said Friday it has issued about 40% of the suplus refunds it expects to issue this summer.

The family of Adriana Smith, who made headlines because her body was kept on life support for months to continue growing her baby, laid the 30-year-old mother to rest Saturday, June 28, 2025. (GoFundMe)

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Mourners lay Georgia mother to rest after months spent on life support

Adriana Smith was remembered as a devoted mother and registered nurse who cared deeply for others.

Republicans push for election skeptics to oversee Atlanta-area voting

The Republican Party is pushing for voter challengers and election skeptics to take over seats on election boards in Fulton and DeKalb counties in Georgia.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman is politics news and enterprise reporter covering statewide political stories.

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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.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

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Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse covers Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and

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Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu is a government reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Alex Sanz

Alex Sanz is a veteran journalist and senior news leader at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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David Wickert

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

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Former Democratic House leader readies to run for Georgia attorney general

The former leader of the House Democratic Caucus in Georgia has filed paperwork to run for attorney general in the state.

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Senate GOP passes budget bill Democrats describe as ‘a catastrophe’

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have passed the “big, beautiful bill” championed by President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.

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Democrat Jason Esteves posts $1.1M cash haul in bid for governor

The Atlanta Democrat’s campaign said roughly 85% of contributions come from in-state donors, though the full report won’t be disclosed until later this month.

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Geoff Duncan weighs whether to run for Georgia governor - as a Democrat

Duncan, who formerly served as Georgia's lieutenant governor as a Republican, expressed frustration with the field running for governor so far from both parties.

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‘Politically Georgia’ podcast: Geoff Duncan’s future plans and new laws

The Politically Georgia team talks to the former lieutenant governor about President Donald Trump, the big beautiful bill, and whether he’ll run for office again.

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OPINION

Georgia small businesses need Big Beautiful Bill Act’s permanent deduction

Congress should provide certainty for Main Street by making permanent the 20% small business deduction that is set to expire. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes that happen.

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OPINION

Trump’s promises are more sizzle than steak

Trump 2.0 is once again proving to Americans he is a better campaigner than a president

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Fundraising deadline puts 2026 hopefuls in Georgia to the test

The second quarter fundraising reports, due in the coming days, are a critical test for Georgia's topline candidates.

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

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Fentanyl, IVF and China: Some of the Georgia laws that begin Tuesday

New Georgia laws taking effect July 1 include new penalties for fentanyl possession, protections for in vitro fertilization, protectionist moves against China and more.