Politically Georgia
Jon Ossoff rally
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Why did Ossoff oppose congressional stock trading limits? It’s complicated.

Republicans are accusing U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of hypocrisy after he helped stall a congressional stock-trading ban. But he says the bill was poisoned by voting restrictions.

Senate Judiciary Jack Smith
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How the Atlanta Hawks overshadowed Jack Smith’s Senate testimony

A Republican Senator seemed to confuse the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes during his questioning of former Trump special prosecutor Jack Smith.

Rick Jackson announced on agriculture policy
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia’s downballot Republicans tie their hopes to Rick Jackson

At a rally in Forsyth, Republican contenders focused their attacks on Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Opinion and Voices

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate
GUEST COLUMN

If you want to become Georgia governor, show up for the debates

Debates are not a favor to an opponent. They are how voters examine the people asking for power. If you want to govern Georgia, debate for the job, says AJC guest columnist.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms photo request
PATRICIA MURPHY

Can Buckhead Democrats get behind Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor?

Some residents of the heavily Democratic Atlanta neighborhood are still upset with Bottoms during her time as mayor.

Legislative Day 39
GUEST COLUMN

Ten seats away from history: Georgia Democrats are flipping the state House

Democrats are gearing up to win the 10 seats they need to flip the Georgia House of Representatives blue, thanks to momentum from the past and the public’s desire for change.

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The City Council is considering a proposal to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center, seen here in 2019, to Fulton County. (Christina Matacotta/AJC)

Federal prosecutors, defenders ask Dickens to hold detainees in Atlanta jail

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Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate

Why debates still matter in Georgia

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Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate
GUEST COLUMN

If you want to become Georgia governor, show up for the debates

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Election - Cash Bail

Bottoms touted changes to cash bail as mayor. Republicans are using it against her.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms (left) and Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson will face off in Tuesday's town hall debate — likely their only meeting. (Abbey Cutrer for the AJC; Hyosub Shin/AJC)

How to watch Georgia’s midterm election debates and follow AJC coverage

Voting day Tuesday, May 19th

Monday is deadline to register to vote

Election 2026 Republicans
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Iran war emerges as pocketbook issue in U.S. Senate race

Keisha Lance Bottoms photo request
PATRICIA MURPHY

Can Buckhead Democrats get behind Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor?

Education

Where they stand: Bottoms, Jackson on education