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Who is Georgia’s new Democratic Party Chairman Charlie Bailey?

Charlie Bailey, an attorney who has worked in both the criminal and civil justice system, is the new chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

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Democratic Party of Georgia elects Charlie Bailey as new chair

Charlie Bailey won with about 53% of the vote in a runoff Saturday against former Rome City Commissioner Wendy Davis.

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Wheelchairs, walkers won’t stop these seniors from taking stand against Trump

Every other Saturday, several dozen seniors gear up along a sidewalk, holding up handmade signs that read, “Down with this reign of cruelty” and “No kings in America."

Legalize marijuana, say most Georgians in an AJC poll

Support of legalization of recreation marijuana is rising in Georgia, according to an AJC poll that shows 56% in favor of the idea.

ACLU lawsuit challenges Georgia law requiring cash bail for minor offenses

A class-action lawsuit is challenging a 2024 Georgia law that requires those accused of offenses such as trespassing and failure to appear in court to pay cash bail.

CDC Foundation hit by layoffs

Independent nonprofit founded by Congress works with outside groups to bolster CDC work.

Rollback of Biden-era water heater rule celebrated at Georgia factory

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says rolling back water heater energy efficiency requirements will save jobs at a factory in Griffin, Georgia.

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NEA cancels previously awarded grants to Georgia arts organizations

Lisa Adler, co-founder of Horizon Theatre Company, received an email, alerting her that Horizon would not be receiving a $30,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant.

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Georgia judge sides with international students in blow to White House

It’s the biggest victory yet for internationals fighting back against President Trump’s administration after it canceled the legal status of thousands of foreign students.

CDC Foundation hit by layoffs

Independent nonprofit founded by Congress works with outside groups to bolster CDC work.

Rollback of Biden-era water heater rule celebrated at Georgia factory

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says rolling back water heater energy efficiency requirements will save jobs at a factory in Griffin, Georgia.

Georgia’s federal workers face uncertainty as Trump targets union power

Unions in Georgia and beyond are in a tight spot as they clash with the Trump administration over its effort to slash government and rein in collective bargaining.

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Patricia Murphy: Memo to Georgians, from the GOP Department of ‘Everything’s Fine!’

A majority of Georgians may disapprove of Trump's first 100 days, but we in the Department of “Everything’s Fine!” are here to tell you that, yes, everything’s fine.

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Georgia water heater plant touts Trump’s push to ease energy standards

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It’s not just Donald Trump. Georgia voters disapprove of Elon Musk, too

A new AJC poll shows that a majority of Georgia voters oppose Musk's mission to dismantle federal agencies and fire federal workers.

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Cobb County stays blue as Democrats maintain county commission majority

Democrats won two special elections on Tuesday, continuing the county's blue streak that began with the 2016 presidential election.

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Charlie Bailey, the newly-elected chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia, has been involved in Democratic politics since college as part of the Young Democrats of the University of Georgia. (AJC 2022)

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Who is Georgia’s new Democratic Party Chairman Charlie Bailey?

Charlie Bailey, an attorney who has worked in both the criminal and civil justice system, is the new chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

1h ago

Legalize marijuana, say most Georgians in an AJC poll

Support of legalization of recreation marijuana is rising in Georgia, according to an AJC poll that shows 56% in favor of the idea.

Gaynell Hurst assembles tankless water heaters at Rinnai America Corporation, Oct. 24, 2024, in Griffin. The company said it was threatened by pending rules for appliance efficiency. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Rollback of Biden-era water heater rule celebrated at Georgia factory

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says rolling back water heater energy efficiency requirements will save jobs at a factory in Griffin, Georgia.

Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.

In this photo illustration, a teenager uses her mobile phone to access social media. A new lawsuit challenges a Georgia law that seeks to limit minors' access to some online services. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/TNS)

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Internet giants challenge Georgia law designed to shield children from harm

A group representing Facebook, X, YouTube and other social companies have filed a lawsuit to overturn a Georgia law that seeks to limit minors’ access to some online services.

Kemp signs bill banning transgender girls, women from playing on female sports teams

The bill was sponsored by state Sen. Greg Dolezal, a Republican from Cumming.

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 joined the AJC in 2020 from CQ Roll Call, where she was a nationally syndicated 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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Rollback of Biden-era water heater rule celebrated at Georgia factory

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says rolling back water heater energy efficiency requirements will save jobs at a factory in Griffin, Georgia.

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Georgia’s federal workers face uncertainty as Trump targets union power

Unions in Georgia and beyond are in a tight spot as they clash with the Trump administration over its effort to slash government and rein in collective bargaining.

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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.

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Georgia water heater plant touts Trump’s push to ease energy standards

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Greene’s stock trading during tariff sell-off leads to renewed calls for a ban

Some in Congress have advocated for a ban on members trading stocks. U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended her trades amid economic turbulance.

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OPINION

Patricia Murphy: Memo to Georgians, from the GOP Department of ‘Everything’s Fine!’

A majority of Georgians may disapprove of Trump's first 100 days, but we in the Department of “Everything’s Fine!” are here to tell you that, yes, everything’s fine.

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Interactive: What Georgia voters think about Donald Trump’s first 100 days, the issues and 2026 election

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see how Georgians' opinions differ about politics based on their gender, age, race, education, income and political leaning.

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Kemp signs law protecting access to in vitro fertilization in Georgia

Georgia enshrines access to in vitro fertilization in state law, a bipartisan move made in the wake of a 2024 Alabama Supreme Court ruling that called IVF into question.

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Internet giants challenge Georgia law designed to shield children from harm

A group representing Facebook, X, YouTube and other social companies have filed a lawsuit to overturn a Georgia law that seeks to limit minors’ access to some online services.

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AJC poll: Kemp neck and neck with Ossoff in possible Georgia Senate matchup

The Republican governor has not announced whether he will run against the Democratic incumbent.