Election Interference Case

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Fulton County taxpayers could be on the hook for millions as Trump case ends

Fulton County taxpayers may need to pay millions of dollars in legal defense bills for Donald Trump and others charged in the now defunct election interference case.

Georgia dismisses Trump election case, ending his last criminal prosecution

Fulton DA Fani Willis launched the investigation nearly five years ago saying Trump and his allies conspired to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.

Georgia’s election interference case against Trump: How we got here

How Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump fell apart.

Georgia Politics

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How the State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife

Records show the State Election Board's executive director modified job qualifications and hired his predecessor's wife, despite her lack of experience.

OBITUARY

AME Bishop Reginald Jackson, religious and political leader, dies at 71

Jackson served for eight years as head of 500 African Methodist Episcopal churches in Georgia.

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?

Now that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her plans to resign, attention turns to who might replace her in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

CDC quietly appoints doctor critical of vaccines as second in command

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Democrats pressure state GOP to oust adviser over social media posts

Brad Barnes amplified white nationalist content online. Georgia Democrats note Republican leaders have been mostly silent about it.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit hints at growing GOP discontent in Congress

Marjorie Taylor Greene says "it's worse than people inside the bubble know" as she says GOP legislative majority has been "wasted."

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2 Democrats running for Georgia governor talk affordability

The two state reps talk to AJC journalists Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy about their campaigns on Tuesday’s edition of the “Politically Georgia” podcast.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, Burt Jones lead in Georgia governor’s race

Georgia governor poll: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads Democrats and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones ahead with Republicans in race to replace incumbent Brian Kemp.

Interactive: How Ga. Democrats feel about race for governor and key state issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Democrats' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.

Interactive: How Ga. Republicans feel about governor, Senate races and key issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Republicans' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.

EXCLUSIVE

AJC Poll: Georgians across parties support some vaccine mandates

Vaccines may be popular, but feelings about RFK Jr. break down along party lines.

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

Canary in the coal mine or just a GOP loudmouth?

Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to leave Congress could spell larger trouble for Republicans.

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OPINION

Terry England nearly died on his farm. He knows he was saved for a reason.

Former Georgia lawmaker gives thanks after recovering from a farm accident that nearly took his life.

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OPINION

Jason Esteves looks to break out of crowded Democratic field for governor

Former state Sen. Jason Esteves is betting message of hope and opportunity will break through a crowded field for Georgia governor.

State Government

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How the State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife

Records show the State Election Board's executive director modified job qualifications and hired his predecessor's wife, despite her lack of experience.

Data centers to get regional review, public notice on key Georgia website

Data centers larger than 300,000 square feet in the 11-county metro Atlanta area and more than 500,000 square feet in rural parts of Georgia will now qualify for reviews.

Ex-lawmaker, former Cobb school board member head to Georgia Senate runoff

Two Democrats are top voter getters, headed to runoff in Georgia Senate special election for metro Atlanta seat.

Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

Relations between the State Election Board and the secretary of state's office have frayed after law changes and infighting on the board.

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Lawmakers debate eliminating Georgia’s income tax

Supporters and opponents of eliminating Georgia’s income tax on Monday aired competing visions of what would happen if the state gave up its largest source of revenue.

Investigation into Abrams-linked group could spark new campaign laws

Campaign finance violations linked to Stacey Abrams’ 2018 Democratic campaign for governor may inspire new legislation aimed at curbing illegal election funding.

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Georgia dismisses Trump election case, ending his last criminal prosecution

Fulton DA Fani Willis launched the investigation nearly five years ago saying Trump and his allies conspired to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.

Credit: (Arvin Temkar/AJC & Allison Robbert/The New York Times)

Fulton County taxpayers could be on the hook for millions as Trump case ends

Fulton County taxpayers may need to pay millions of dollars in legal defense bills for Donald Trump and others charged in the now defunct election interference case.

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Georgia’s election interference case against Trump: How we got here

How Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump fell apart.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Democrats pressure state GOP to oust adviser over social media posts

Brad Barnes amplified white nationalist content online. Georgia Democrats note Republican leaders have been mostly silent about it.

Credit: AP

OPINION

Canary in the coal mine or just a GOP loudmouth?

Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to leave Congress could spell larger trouble for Republicans.

Credit: Patricia Murphy

OPINION

Terry England nearly died on his farm. He knows he was saved for a reason.

Former Georgia lawmaker gives thanks after recovering from a farm accident that nearly took his life.

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Holidays to be merry for Atlanta retailers. But forecasts show class split.

U.S. shoppers are expected to spend more this holiday shopping season than last year. That's expected to be powered by higher-income families.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit hints at growing GOP discontent in Congress

Marjorie Taylor Greene says "it's worse than people inside the bubble know" as she says GOP legislative majority has been "wasted."

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Early voting underway in runoff for Gwinnett House seat

Both Democrats, Akbar Ali and Marqus Cole are competing to replace former state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson.

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2 Democrats running for Georgia governor talk affordability

The two state reps talk to AJC journalists Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy about their campaigns on Tuesday’s edition of the “Politically Georgia” podcast.