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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

New battle lines drawn over Georgia’s political maps

Gov. Brian Kemp's call for a special legislative session will spark fights over voting rights and political power.

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Gov. Brian Kemp budget bill signing
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Kemp’s Deadline Day brings budget cuts and election shake-ups

Tuesday was the last day the governor could act on legislation the Republican-controlled Legislature sent to his desk this year. Here’s what happened.

Governor Brian Kemp signs multiple bills
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

All eyes on the governor as ‘Decision Day’ 2026 gets underway

Gov. Brian Kemp is set to sign Georgia’s multibillion-dollar budget Tuesday, but the real suspense is what he plans to cut.

Opinion and Voices

Op-ed. Georgia Cities
DAVID PLAZAS

America at 250: Georgia cities like Eatonton restore our faith in democracy

Seven small Georgia towns are hosting “Voices and Votes” exhibit in partnership with Georgia Humanities as part of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street tour.

Gov. Brian Kemp budget bill signing
PATRICIA MURPHY

Kemp chops food stamps, funds for foster children and veterans for tax cuts

Gov. Brian Kemp said "tough choices" came when the larger than expected tax cuts passed by the Georgia General Assembly left a $1.3 billion budget deficit to fill.

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.

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Gov. Brian Kemp.
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America at 250: Georgia cities like Eatonton restore our faith in democracy

Gov. Brian Kemp budget bill signing
PATRICIA MURPHY

Kemp chops food stamps, funds for foster children and veterans for tax cuts