The Voting Rights Act changed Georgia. Now Black officials fear ‘the worst.’
Georgia state senator calls the gutting of much of what remained of the Voting Rights Act a “wake-up call” requiring return to the political unity of the Civil Rights Movement
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What’s the deal with runoffs in Georgia?
Georgia is one of seven states that require a runoff when no candidate gets a majority of the vote.
Supreme Court justices defeat election challenges from attorneys
Georgia Supreme Court justices Sarah Hawkins Warren and Charlie Bethel defeated election challenges Tuesday from attorneys Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin in nonpartisan races.
Caleb Groves
Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...
Big wins, surprises and signals from Georgia’s primary night
Runoffs in Republican races for governor and U.S. Senate will dominate the news in the next month.
GOP rivals for governor close with contrasting pitches to voters
Chris Carr warns about GOP headwinds in November. But Rick Jackson is flush with cash and confidence.
Democrats reserve $20 million in TV ads to back Jon Ossoff’s reelection bid
The Senate Majority PAC isn't wasting time in reserving TV ad space to defend Ossoff's record or attack his opponent once the general election campaign is underway.
Opinion and Voices
How much for that Georgia Governor’s Mansion?
Money wasn’t everything in the Georgia GOP governor’s race, but it sure helped Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
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Georgia’s political future is being shaped by Black women
Black female candidates in Georgia showed great success in the 2026 election and have demonstrated integrity in office. They are the future of Peach State politics.
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How CDC can restore public trust in the midst of hantavirus and ebola
Public trust in the CDC is shaken because misinformation, disinvestment and a move away from highest standards of science. Recommitting to a better path would aid U.S. health.
Georgia governor candidates sharpen attacks in final primary stretch
