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U.S. Senate runoff
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How the U.S. Supreme Court may have given Mike Collins a helping hand

Three Supreme Court rulings in rapid succession on Tuesday instantly jolted the political landscape heading into Georgia’s 2026 elections.

Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ossoff doubles down on anti-corruption message in reelection bid

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's first general election TV ad highlights his bipartisan investigation into Georgia's foster care system and legislation combating child sex trafficking.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Fulton election board dispute goes to Georgia Supreme Court

The dispute over whether Fulton County must seat two Republican-backed members to its election board is headed to the state’s highest court.

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Define the values that unify America, and our brave ancestors built the bedrock of this nation, AJC readers write.

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Born on the Fourth of July, ‘Miss Elsie’ Hand turns 100

Elsie Hand has been a mayor, bank vice president, country music promoter, and longtime political aide and booster. She turns 100 on July 4th as America celebrates its 250th.

In the 1970s, the YWCA offered dance classes for young girls, including this class in Harrisburg, Pa. (Courtesy of the YWCA)
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America at 250: Expand who is seen, who is heard and who has opportunity

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, citizens must reflect upon the past but also take action to amplify the stories of all Americans.

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FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

FBI presses ahead with probe of Georgia’s 2020 election

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FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss
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Fallout from 2020 hangs over Georgia’s 2026 race

U.S. Rep. David Scott update

Six candidates, including David Scott’s daughter, compete to finish his term

U.S. Rep, David Scott

U.S. House District 13: Who is running to finish David Scott’s term

Elsie Hand, former mayor of Pelham
PATRICIA MURPHY

Born on the Fourth of July, ‘Miss Elsie’ Hand turns 100

In the 1970s, the YWCA offered dance classes for young girls, including this class in Harrisburg, Pa. (Courtesy of the YWCA)
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America at 250: Expand who is seen, who is heard and who has opportunity

Michelle Mickens settled her lawsuit against the Oglethorpe County School District for nearly $300,000. (Courtesy of the Southern Poverty Law Center)

Ga. teacher gets nearly $300K in settlement over Charlie Kirk social media post

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Georgia launches protection program for domestic violence survivors