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Why today’s primary is a high-stakes test for Georgia Democrats

A competitive primary for the Public Service Commission offers Democrats a chance to test their turnout efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Trump protests, Minn. lawmaker shootings and the Columbus city manager firing

The "Politically Georgia" team discusses weekend headlines, including "No Kings" protests, Minnesota politician shootings and the Columbus, Georgia, city manager firing

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Today’s primary could help determine how much you pay for electricity

It’s the first time Georgia’s approximately 8.4 million registered voters have had the opportunity to vote in a Public Service Commission primary election in three years.

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What is the Georgia Public Service Commission?

Georgia’s Public Service Commission regulates electric and gas utility companies. The five-person commission’s decisions directly affect how much Georgians pay.

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How to vote in the primary for Georgia Public Service Commission

The primary election for Public Service Commissioners will be held Tuesday, June 17. Here's how to vote.

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Atlanta City Council approves scaled-back tree ordinance

Several Atlanta City Council members said they believe more needs to be done to protect trees in the “city in the forest."

Georgia considers boosts to some state pension plans

The House Retirement Committee on Monday agreed to authorize actuarial studies of the costs of eight bills affecting the pensions of various state employees.

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‘No Kings’ Georgia protests: Dispatches from Macon, Savannah and Athens

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution had reporters on the ground at “No Kings” rallies in Georgia in Macon, Savannah and Athens

PHOTOS: Tensions overflow at DeKalb immigration protest

Hundreds gathered Saturday for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation in DeKalb County.

After catching China wave, Savannah port has plan to ride out tariff storm

Savannah, Georgia's port has grown the fastest on the East Coast in recent years, lifted by ships from China. It's got a plan to ride out the tariff war.

Kemp embraces Trump’s ‘beautiful’ budget — and its brutal trade-offs for Georgia

Governor backs president’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill even as it threatens economic engine he helped build.

Georgia’s Fort Eisenhower to be renamed Fort Gordon in broader reversal

The Trump administration is restoring the names of seven military installations that previously honored Confederate figures, including one in Augusta.

Downtown Atlanta officials push Congress to preserve funding for the Stitch

The proposed federal budget would claw back $157.6 million construction grant to reconnect parts of Atlanta divided by highways.

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Why today’s primary is a high-stakes test for Georgia Democrats

A competitive primary for the Public Service Commission offers Democrats a chance to test their turnout efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Atlanta leaders snub former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ run for governor

State Sen. Jason Esteves, Bottoms' rival for the Democratic nomination for governor, has amassed key endorsements from City Hall and beyond.

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Federal court says local GOP can sue to block some Republican candidates

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Georgia lawmakers will study the costs of numerous changes to pension plans for teachers, police and other state employees — including legislators themselves. (Adam Beam/AJC)

Credit: Adam Beam/AJC

Georgia considers boosts to some state pension plans

The House Retirement Committee on Monday agreed to authorize actuarial studies of the costs of eight bills affecting the pensions of various state employees.

Family of Adriana Smith marks what would have been her 31st birthday

The pregnant Georgia woman has been on life support since February to allow her body to continue growing her fetus.

Georgia’s coast is among the areas under consideration for oil drilling despite a moratorium imposed in 2020 that stretches through 2032. (File/AJC)

Offshore drilling threat resurfaces along Georgia’s coast

Trump administration seeks public comment in offshore oil and gas lease planning along the Outer Continental Shelf, including off the coast of Georgia.

State senators admit to campaign finance violations

Georgia state Sens. Colton Moore, Freddie Powell Sims and Derek Mallow agreed to pay late fees and penalties for campaign finance violations.

A rendering shows the proposed skybridge included in state plans to give Capitol Hill a $400 million makeover. (Courtesy of Georgia Building Authority)

Credit: Courtesy of Georgia Building Authority

A skybridge at the state Capitol? Atlanta lawmakers say not in our air.

The Georgia Building Authority says it would make it easier to move between meetings. Atlanta preservationists say it would take away from the historic facade of the building.

A big election with a tiny turnout: Few voters show up for Georgia PSC primary

Turnout in Georgia's statewide elections for the Public Service Commission is so low that several counties might close polling places for the runoffs.

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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Atlanta leaders snub former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ run for governor

State Sen. Jason Esteves, Bottoms' rival for the Democratic nomination for governor, has amassed key endorsements from City Hall and beyond.

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‘Politically Georgia’ hosts candidate forum for Public Service Commissioner race

The ‘Politically Georgia’ team holds a candidate forum and interview ahead of Tuesday’s election for public service commissioner.

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Family of Adriana Smith marks what would have been her 31st birthday

The pregnant Georgia woman has been on life support since February to allow her body to continue growing her fetus.

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Credit: Adam Van Brimmer

‘No Kings’ Georgia protests: Dispatches from Macon, Savannah and Athens

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution had reporters on the ground at “No Kings” rallies in Georgia in Macon, Savannah and Athens

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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Tensions rise during DeKalb immigration protest with use of tear gas

The events are taking place on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

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‘This can’t be who we are.’ Georgia leaders respond to Minnesota attack.

Georgia political leaders condemned politically motivated violence after a gunman fatally shot a Democratic legislator in Minnesota on Saturday and wounded another lawmaker.

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PHOTOS: Tensions overflow at DeKalb immigration protest

Hundreds gathered Saturday for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation in DeKalb County.

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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Protesters flood downtown to oppose Trump and immigration policies

"No Kings" and immigration rallies part of nationwide effort and is on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincide...

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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Trump’s travel ban worries Somali refugees in Clarkston

Somali Americans are navigating the uncertainty of what the travel ban means for their community in Clarkston and for family members still abroad.

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Rainy weather across metro Atlanta could keep some Trump protesters home

A rainy forecast and chance for storms could disrupt rallies against immigration enforcement and the Trump administration and keep some demonstrators at home.