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Gov. Brian Kemp bets his clout can lift Derek Dooley. The test is almost here.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Online betting markets briefly rattle Georgia’s U.S. Senate race

Former coach Derek Dooley spiked Sunday on Polymarket and Kalshi in the GOP race for U.S. Senate. Then, almost as quickly, the surge faded.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Grand jury testimony shows how some Republicans kept their distance from Trump

Lawfare published thousands of pages of grand jury testimony on Thursday from Fulton County's dismissed election interference case against President Donald Trump.

Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Trump stumps for Burt Jones in crowded Republican race for governor

The Republican candidates for governor have all embraced President Donald Trump. But the president reminded voters on Wednesday that his pick is Burt Jones.

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 a politics reporter covering the impacts of policy on everday Georgians.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is a politics reporter covering the impacts of policy on everday Georgians.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

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

EXCLUSIVE

Early voting gets underway: 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.

Meet the candidates for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Meet the Candidates for Governor in Georgia

Voting early in the Georgia primaries? Here’s what to know.

Opinion and Voices

Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

PATRICIA MURPHY

Michael Thurmond, Democrats’ ‘sleeper’ candidate, is right where he wants to be

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a commanding lead in the polls. But Thurmond could be a formidable opponent in a runoff race.

DAVID PLAZAS

America at 250: Georgia cities like Eatonton restore our faith in democracy

Seven small Georgia towns are hosting the 'Voices and Votes' exhibit in partnership with Georgia Humanities as part of the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street tour

PATRICIA MURPHY

Georgia Republicans are trying to hold onto power. Trump isn’t helping.

The 2026 statewide races in Georgia still seem like Republicans’ to lose. But President Donald Trump isn’t making it easy.

Governor Brain Kemp signs multiple bills

Brian Kemp signs Georgia income, property tax cuts. Now comes the hard part.

How an affordable housing bill became a tax break for the Georgia forestry industry

Georgia lawmakers vowed to cut tax breaks. They approved more instead.

Georgia begins issuing tax refunds of up to $500

Democrats want to flip the Georgia Legislature. The primary offers a preview.

Former Democratic state lawmaker sentenced for pandemic unemployment fraud

More AJC Politics

Governor Brian Kemp signs multiple bills

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

All eyes on Brian Kemp as ‘Decision Day’ 2026 gets underway

Gov. Brian Kemp is set to sign Georgia's multibillion-dollar budget Tuesday, but the real suspense is what he plans to cut.

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GOP urges Kemp to call a special session to redraw maps after court ruling

Supreme Court candidates sued the state in secret. A judge is keeping it that way.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution had asked a federal judge to unseal the case filed by two Democratic-backed candidates.

Georgia wrestles with how to govern AI without stifling innovation

Most Georgians think the government should do more to regulate artificial intelligence, according to the latest Atanta Journal-Constitution poll.

Brian Kemp signs Georgia income, property tax cuts. Now comes the hard part.

The laws will collectively send $2.9 billion back to taxpayers. The governor hinted at potential spending cuts to help pay for it.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Online betting markets briefly rattle Georgia’s U.S. Senate race

Former coach Derek Dooley spiked Sunday on Polymarket and Kalshi in the GOP race for U.S. Senate. Then, almost as quickly, the surge faded.

INVESTIGATION

Mike Collins says foreign truckers make roads unsafe. His own truckers harmed motorists.

From ProPublica: Rep. Collins, running for U.S. Senate, wants to take away commercial licenses of noncitizens. His own truckers’ record shows death, injuries over the decades.

AJC POLL

Gov. Brian Kemp bets his clout can lift Derek Dooley. The test is almost here.

The governor, one of the most popular politicians in the state, is backing Derek Dooley. But the former football coach still trails in the GOP race for the U.S. Senate.

Trump admin slashes branch that preserves historical federal buildings and art in Atlanta

Federal appeals court rejects ICE’s no-bond policy, a win for immigrants

Immigrants detained at Stewart Detention Center and other Georgia ICE facilities will have an easier path when seeking release.

AJC asks judge to open a secret lawsuit from two Supreme Court candidates

Attorneys for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution argue the public has a right to know allegations against two candidates for the state Supreme Court.

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate

In Georgia governor’s race, Republicans spend big while Democrats scrape for cash

The four main Republican candidates have more than $13.5 million in cash on hand, more than five times their Democratic counterparts.