Politically Georgia
Education bills signing
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Brian Kemp cheers potential Paramount move as merger divides lawmakers

Paramount Skydance’s CEO has threatened to move their corporate headquarters out of California. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state officials see it as an opportunity.

Jon Ossoff Rally
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

‘Travel with Natalie.’ Jon Ossoff’s anti-Trump pitch gets personal

The Georgia Democrat roasted Donald Trump over his reliance on 35-year-old White House executive assistant Natalie Harp, a near-constant presence at the president's side.

Rick Jackson Columbus rally
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Rick Jackson sharpens anti-establishment pitch with term limits push

The Republican nominee for governor’s campaign says the proposal would be part of a broader ethics package.

Opinion and Voices

Election 2026 Michigan
CAROLYN BOURDEAUX

In Democrats’ ‘civil war,’ voters prefer moderates over progressives

News outlets keep describing the Democratic Party rift between moderates and progressives as a "civil war," but Democrats need to recenter themselves around American values.

Georgia Democratic convention
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.

Keisha Lance Bottom family
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.

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Why Jon Ossoff’s attack on Trump aide Natalie Harp keeps gaining traction

From left, Everton Blair and Marcye Scott. (Melissa Golden; Courtesy of Marcye Scott)

Race to fill Congressman David Scott’s term concludes Tuesday

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Georgia Democrats bring in out-of-state stars to push affordability message

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Charles Walker Sr., Georgia’s first Black Senate majority leader, dies at 78

Trump rally outside

Socialism? Communism? Here’s what those labels mean.

Rick Jackson Columbus rally
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Prominent Georgia Democrat crosses aisle for Rick Jackson

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff-U.S. Rep. Mike Collins

For some Jewish voters in Georgia, neither U.S. Senate choice is simple

World Cup rally
INSIDE CITY HALL

Mayor’s ‘shut up’ response sparks debate over social media etiquette

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams hugs a supporter during a break in a City Council work session in Stockbridge on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Deal allows Stockbridge mayor use of City Hall office, but not P-cards