Georgia Politics

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Georgians in both parties prefer property tax relief to scrapping income tax

Property tax relief trumps eliminating the state income tax among both Republicans and Democrats in new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll.

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How two obscure races became a referendum on Georgia Power bills

Georgia Power customers have seen bills rise. Now they get to vote for two members on the state regulatory commission for the first time since 2020.

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Georgia State Election Board member raises money online for legal defense

A fundraiser has raised more than $30K for Georgia State Election Board member Janice Johnston's legal defense. Critics say it creates potential for conflicts of interest.

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Georgia parks raise parking fees — and more price hikes could be on the way

Georgia will boost state park entrance fees in January, and an audit suggests more price hikes could be coming.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s GOP criticism fuels speculation about her future

The Rome Republican has ruled out running for governor or the U.S. Senate next year. But some in the GOP wonder if she might change her mind.

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After nearly a month, what does the shutdown mean for Georgians?

The 'Politically Georgia' team talks about the federal government shutdown as it closes in on the one month mark.

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Georgia Democrats are shifting their stance on Israel, poll finds

One-third of likely Democratic primary voters say supporting Israel is in the U.S. national interest. That's down from 54% two years ago.

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.

David Wickert

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

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Flight delays likely ‘only going to get worse,’ Transportation head says

The U.S. will stop flights if the air traffic controller shortage leads to safety concerns, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says in TV interviews.

Georgia Republicans in Congress weigh in on the shutdown’s effects

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been outspoken during the shutdown and willing to disagree with Republican leaders.

‘Where does this end?’ Why Kemp opposes state bailout of food stamp program

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejects calls to tap state funds to keep food assistance flowing as federal government shutdown enters its fourth week.

Atlanta Community Food Bank pulling $5M out of reserves as SNAP runs out

The Atlanta Community Food Bank will take $5 million out of its reserves to prepare for what it expects will be surging demand across metro Atlanta.

Opinion and Voices

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The rise and fall of the Kamala Harris campaign began in Atlanta

Former Vice President Kamala Harris wrote "107 Days" to reflect on her brief 2024 presidential campaign, but she reveals some hard truths that sabotaged her historic run.

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OPINION

The most hated people in the latest AJC poll? Congress.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution latest polls show there’s one thing Georgians largely agree on, the very bad job they think Congress is doing.

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OPINION

Are you smarter than a U.S. president?

We should care about how smart the president is, if only because research shows that smarter presidents are better presidents.

State Government

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Georgia State Election Board member raises money online for legal defense

A fundraiser has raised more than $30K for Georgia State Election Board member Janice Johnston's legal defense. Critics say it creates potential for conflicts of interest.

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Georgia parks raise parking fees — and more price hikes could be on the way

Georgia will boost state park entrance fees in January, and an audit suggests more price hikes could be coming.

Georgia women face geographic gaps in prenatal care

Fewer than half of Georgia's counties have a full-time OB-GYN, according to data analyzed by the AJC, and many women lack the time and money to make regular prenatal visits.

Georgia state senator pushes for arrest of House lawyer

The House speaker’s general counsel Keith Williams blocked state Sen. Colton Moore from entering the chamber during a joint session, grabbing and pushing him to the ground.

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Cost of living tops concerns for candidates in Gwinnett County House race

Two Democrats and one Republican seek to replace former state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, who resigned this summer to care for a family member.

Husband of child services director fled DUI crash with kids in truck, GSP says

Authorities say the husband of Georgia's child protective services director had a blood alcohol level 4 times the legal limit when he left a crash with two kids in his truck.

More AJC Politics

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Enrollment opens for ACA insurance, with changes in prices and assistance

ACA health insurance signups begin in Georgia with higher costs and fewer navigators.

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Sandy Springs mayoral candidates lay out their visions for the city

The Sandy Springs mayoral candidates provide their vision for the city with “Politically Georgia” producer Natalie Mendenhall.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s GOP criticism fuels speculation about her future

The Rome Republican has ruled out running for governor or the U.S. Senate next year. But some in the GOP wonder if she might change her mind.

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OPINION

The bitter battle to become Atlanta City Hall‘s second banana

The council president can be a bully pulpit, but it’s hard to be a bully. Because there’s no real power.

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Flight delays likely ‘only going to get worse,’ Transportation head says

The U.S. will stop flights if the air traffic controller shortage leads to safety concerns, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says in TV interviews.

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The rise and fall of the Kamala Harris campaign began in Atlanta

Former Vice President Kamala Harris wrote "107 Days" to reflect on her brief 2024 presidential campaign, but she reveals some hard truths that sabotaged her historic run.

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Volunteers provide food amid uncertainty over SNAP benefits

Advocates for the hungry across metro Atlanta told similar stories this week as the Trump administration prepared to freeze SNAP benefits amid a federal government shutdown.

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Georgia Republicans in Congress weigh in on the shutdown’s effects

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been outspoken during the shutdown and willing to disagree with Republican leaders.

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OPINION

The most hated people in the latest AJC poll? Congress.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution latest polls show there’s one thing Georgians largely agree on, the very bad job they think Congress is doing.

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How much money has been recovered so far in the First Liberty collapse?

The team appointed by a judge to recoup money for jilted investors signaled in a court filing it is preparing for a lengthy battle to recover additional funds.