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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Abortion rights advocates bet big on Georgia Democrats

Reproductive Freedom for All said it plans to tap its largest-ever midterm electoral program to boost Democrats in several marquee contests.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

What Georgia Republicans’ Tillman Rally revealed ahead of November

The scenery has changed, but annual Tillman Rally remains a marquee stop on the GOP calendar and a useful barometer of the party's grassroots mood.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Rick Jackson, Brian Kemp unite for first time since GOP primary

The pair held a news conference at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's annual congressional luncheon in Athens, marking the informal debut of their new alliance.

Your Politics Team

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everyday Georgians.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everyday Georgians.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

David Wickert

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

David Wickert

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

2026 Georgia Voter Guide

VOTER GUIDE

Check out AJC’s Voter Guide for more on candidates

From candidate profiles to answers for frequently asked questions, we have your guide to this year’s election with Georgia Votes, our 2026 Voter Guide.

Georgia election: Here’s who will be on the ballot in November

Keisha Lance Bottoms is in for a very different race against Rick Jackson

Mike Collins won the GOP base. Can he convince the rest of the party?

Opinion and Voices

GUEST COLUMN

Republicans reveal why Democrats’ affordability agenda is better for Georgia

Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey makes the case that the party's affordability agenda will make Georgians' lives betters after 23 years of Republican rule.

PATRICIA MURPHY

You know Rick Jackson’s adoption story. Keisha Lance Bottoms has four of her own.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson spent six years in Georgia foster care. His opponent, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, adopted all four of her children.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia Democrats state convention will double down on a losing agenda

Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon argues that Democrats during their Savannah party convention will be focusing on old and tired ideas that voters will reject.

Georgia lawmakers map out state’s next voting system with eye on 2028

Third Democratic state lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID unemployment fraud

Brian Kemp warns of possible spending cuts as he prepares to leave office

What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.

Kemp joins Trump effort to shield consumers from data center power costs

THE STEERING COLUMN

Permanent daylight saving time: Safer commutes or darker mornings?

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Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson hosts his first event post runoff

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Economic proposal aims to expand Rick Jackson’s political reach

Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson’s “Legacy Corridor Initiative” is his latest push to broaden his appeal beyond the GOP base.

Donald Trump’s visit spotlights GOP’s last major foothold in Cobb County

EXCLUSIVE

Trump tries to broker truce between Jackson, Jones after bitter GOP primary

Donald Trump is hoping to help mend a rift between the two Republican rivals who clashed during the GOP primary for governor. But two lawsuits are complicating things.

Pete Buttigieg endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms, with an eye toward 2028

The former U.S. transportation secretary is deepening his ties to Georgia Democrats ahead of a potential 2028 run for president.

Georgia judge gives up federal bench seat for state service

Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Brian Epps was sworn in Tuesday at the State Capitol, ending a 13-year stint as a federal magistrate judge in Augusta.

HBCUs need a financial lifeline. Help is stalled in Congress.

Despite presidential executive orders to support HBCUs, advocates say the historically underfunded schools remain underfunded.

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams listens during a City Council work session in Stockbridge on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He is the youngest mayor in the city's history. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Stockbridge council changes date of hearing into mayor’s P-card usage

The council approved a one-week delay of an investigative hearing, which could lead to the mayor’s removal from office.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Abortion rights advocates bet big on Georgia Democrats

Reproductive Freedom for All said it plans to tap its largest-ever midterm electoral program to boost Democrats in several marquee contests.

Ben Jones, former Georgia congressman better known as ‘Cooter,’ dies at 84

Ben Jones, who starred as mechanic “Cooter” on “The Dukes of Hazzard” and served four years in Georgia’s congressional delegation, died Sunday.

GUEST COLUMN

Republicans reveal why Democrats’ affordability agenda is better for Georgia

Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey makes the case that the party's affordability agenda will make Georgians' lives betters after 23 years of Republican rule.

The technology to prevent hot car deaths exists. Why isn’t it standard?

The Georgia lawyer for Deja Coleman, who is charged in the hot car death of her infant, is making the latest attempt to require automakers to include child safety features.

Abortion rights advocates bet big on Georgia Democrats

What Georgia Republicans’ Tillman Rally revealed ahead of November

Rick Jackson, Brian Kemp unite for first time since GOP primary

Adam Beam

Adam Beam

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy

David Wickert

David Wickert

Check out AJC’s Voter Guide for more on candidates

Georgia election: Here’s who will be on the ballot in November

Keisha Lance Bottoms is in for a very different race against Rick Jackson

Mike Collins won the GOP base. Can he convince the rest of the party?

Republicans reveal why Democrats’ affordability agenda is better for Georgia

You know Rick Jackson’s adoption story. Keisha Lance Bottoms has four of her own.

Georgia Democrats state convention will double down on a losing agenda

Georgia lawmakers map out state’s next voting system with eye on 2028

Third Democratic state lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID unemployment fraud

Brian Kemp warns of possible spending cuts as he prepares to leave office

What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.

Kemp joins Trump effort to shield consumers from data center power costs

Permanent daylight saving time: Safer commutes or darker mornings?

Economic proposal aims to expand Rick Jackson’s political reach

Trump tries to broker truce between Jackson, Jones after bitter GOP primary

Pete Buttigieg endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms, with an eye toward 2028

Georgia judge gives up federal bench seat for state service

HBCUs need a financial lifeline. Help is stalled in Congress.

Stockbridge council changes date of hearing into mayor’s P-card usage

Abortion rights advocates bet big on Georgia Democrats

Ben Jones, former Georgia congressman better known as ‘Cooter,’ dies at 84

Republicans reveal why Democrats’ affordability agenda is better for Georgia

The technology to prevent hot car deaths exists. Why isn’t it standard?

Check out AJC’s Voter Guide for more on candidates

Georgia election: Here’s who will be on the ballot in November

Keisha Lance Bottoms is in for a very different race against Rick Jackson

Mike Collins won the GOP base. Can he convince the rest of the party?

Trump tries to broker truce between Jackson, Jones after bitter GOP primary

Georgia judge gives up federal bench seat for state service

Pete Buttigieg endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms, with an eye toward 2028

Democrats see a path to flipping the Georgia House with these 8 races