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Ex-PSC candidate took notebook of Georgia Power trade secrets, police say

A warrant alleges former Public Service Commission candidate Patty Durand placed a booklet of Georgia Power trade secret information into her purse and left a hearing room.

Georgia has lost $2.9B in clean energy projects amid fed pullback, report says

More than $24 billion worth of projects across the country in the electric vehicle, battery and renewable energy sectors have fallen apart this year, a report found.

Planned Parenthood Southeast board investigating interim CEO

A group of former and current Planned Parenthood Southeast staff and board members alleges that Mairo Akpose expressed views not in line with the organization's goals.

TSA warns Atlanta airport security delays could get worse during shutdown

As the government shutdown stretches into Day 21, Atlanta airport security delays could get worse, a TSA spokesperson confirmed.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Burt Jones wants to make Grover Norquist’s anti-tax pledge cool again

Jones is the first 2026 candidate for governor to sign the pledge against tax increases. The vow had been a litmus test among the GOP.

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Democrats debate identity politics and the future of leadership

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk with former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux about her calls for Democrats to focus on a unifying message with broad appeal.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Court sides with Brad Raffensperger in defamation lawsuit

An attorney accused the secretary of state of defaming her in his 2021 book. A federal appeals court ruled what Raffensperger wrote was "substantially true."

Your Politics Team

Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman covers the Georgia House of Representatives and statewide issues.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Caleb Groves

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

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Politics Editor

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for 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.

Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC.

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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

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TSA warns Atlanta airport security delays could get worse during shutdown

As the government shutdown stretches into Day 21, Atlanta airport security delays could get worse, a TSA spokesperson confirmed.

Georgia Tech prepares to limit spending as shutdown continues

Georgia Tech braces for spending slowdown as government shutdown continues.

As shutdown lingers, Marjorie Taylor Greene splits with GOP leaders on health care

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Republicans have allowed Democrats to get the upper hand by refusing to address the health care issue.

They are Congress’ front-line workers. Now they are doing it for no pay.

Every member of Georgia's delegation team has a team of caseworkers now working without pay as they continue to field constituents' requests for help.

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

Proposed U.S. research and development cuts startle young scientists like me

The Trump administration proposes to slash science research and development budgets by 50%. Meanwhile, adversaries like China are training more scientists.

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OPINION

Herschel Walker and Bill White bid Buckhead goodbye

The battle for Buckhead came full circle as Democrats said goodbye to President Trump’s newest ambassadors.

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OPINION

Trump’s foreign policy is proving to be unpredictable, muddled and dangerous

Allies cannot plan around President Donald Trump's foreign poliy whiplash. Our adversaries will exploit our uncertainty and incoherence.

State Government

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Planned Parenthood Southeast CEO pushes back on allegations

Former staffers have accused interim President and CEO Mairo Akpose of not supporting Planned Parenthood's stances on abortion and LGBTQ issue.

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Planned Parenthood Southeast board investigating interim CEO

A group of former and current Planned Parenthood Southeast staff and board members alleges that Mairo Akpose expressed views not in line with the organization's goals.

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Georgia has $14.6 billion in reserves. What to do with it?

State lawmakers could reduce taxes or try to cover program expenses passed down from federal cuts.

Pro-Trump former state Rep. Vernon Jones runs for Georgia secretary of state

Vernon Jones, a former Georgia state representative who left the Democratic Party, is running for secretary of state as a Republican.

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5 Georgia Legislature seats Republicans could lose in 2026

There are five seats in the Georgia General Assembly where Democrats were within about 9 points of winning last year.

State Election Board consumed by power struggles, political agendas

The State Election Board is mired in squabbles and political advocacy even after the Georgia Supreme Court rebuked the board for exceeding its authority.

More AJC Politics

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Planned Parenthood Southeast CEO pushes back on allegations

Former staffers have accused interim President and CEO Mairo Akpose of not supporting Planned Parenthood's stances on abortion and LGBTQ issue.

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Atlanta’s Stitch project is a go, despite federal cuts. It’ll look like this.

The leaders of an effort to cap the Downtown Connector with a park say their project remains in motion, and they released their clearest vision yet of what they aim to build.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Burt Jones wants to make Grover Norquist’s anti-tax pledge cool again

Jones is the first 2026 candidate for governor to sign the pledge against tax increases. The vow had been a litmus test among the GOP.

Credit: Miguel Martinez

LISTEN

Democrats debate identity politics and the future of leadership

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk with former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux about her calls for Democrats to focus on a unifying message with broad appeal.

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Ga. teacher urged to resign after Charlie Kirk post is suing her employer

The high school English teacher says Oglethorpe County School System violated her First Amendment rights.

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OPINION

Proposed U.S. research and development cuts startle young scientists like me

The Trump administration proposes to slash science research and development budgets by 50%. Meanwhile, adversaries like China are training more scientists.

Credit: AJC file photo

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Court sides with Brad Raffensperger in defamation lawsuit

An attorney accused the secretary of state of defaming her in his 2021 book. A federal appeals court ruled what Raffensperger wrote was "substantially true."

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LISTEN

Stacey Abrams dives deeper into political fray at ‘No King’s Day’ protests

The ‘Politically Georgia’ team discuss the No King’s Day protests.

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THE FUTURE OF MARTA

Georgia to lose 33,600 jobs if health insurance subsidies expire, study says

New study says Georgia would lose more than 30,000 jobs if health insurance subsidies expire Dec. 31.

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Organizers of Georgia ‘No Kings’ protests want to build beyond a march

After Saturday's Atlanta "No Kings" protest drew droves of demonstrators, event organizers want to channel that movement's energy into civic engagement in the state.