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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.

Perdue Trump
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.

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.

Op-ed. Georgia Cities
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

Trump
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.

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Governor Brain Kemp signs multiple bills

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

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

Georgia lawmakers gather in Columbus
INVESTIGATION

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

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

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

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

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

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate

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

Education bills signing

Brian Kemp set to sign Georgia tax-cut bills

Perdue Trump
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

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

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