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A viral confrontation and a sudden resignation shake up Georgia GOP

The man behind the vigilante sting operation that apparently netted a teenage GOP official says he has no regrets.

‘Fish wrapper’: The AJC’s complicated relationship with Georgia’s political class

How generations of Georgia leaders battled, berated and depended on the AJC.

Groups tied to First Liberty accused of campaign finance violations

Two Republican groups linked to the defunct First Liberty Building & Loan likely sought to illegally influence Georgia elections, the State Ethics Commission charged Thursday.

Why Big Tech sees Georgia farmland as ripe for data centers

As areas around Atlanta have moved to curtail data center development, tech giants are scouring rural areas to plant massive server farms.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Million dollar mystery: Who paid for ad attacking Burt Jones?

A group called Georgians for Integrity paid for the ad. But the people behind it have covered their tracks remarkably well.

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State lawmaker Houston Gaines explains why he’s running for Congress

At age 30, he hopes to land a seat in the U.S. House.

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Local GOP sees ‘danger’ in a chaotic race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican leaders in Georgia's 14th Congressional District worry a crowded field in a special election could give Democrats a chance to win.

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

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

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

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

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Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

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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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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.

Meet the lawyer who derailed Georgia’s prosecution of Donald Trump

Ashleigh Merchant was derided for digging into Fani Willis’ sex life. After the Fulton DA‘s ouster, she feels vindicated.

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

The 2020 election interference case is gone, but it can’t be forgotten

The decision by a Georgia prosecutor not to pursue the massive Trump election interference case leaves some bad deeds unpunished.

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OPINION

Congress is back. But that doesn’t mean momentum for a health insurance deal.

The Thanksgiving recess didn't do much to break the impasse in Congress over expiring health insurance subsidies.

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Trump case was a steaming mess, but a lost opportunity for justice

Pete Skandalakis, who heads the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, determined the sprawling racketeering case would have been better handled as a federal case.

State Government

Executive Director James Mills said he wanted to hire his predecessor's wife at a salary of $64,000, despite an online job posting advertising the position at $58,000. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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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.

(Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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.

As lawmakers debate eliminating Georgia's income tax, supporters say it will post economic developement and opponents say it will raise sales taxes and other fees. (Hyosub Shin / AJC file.)

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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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MLK Day, Juneteenth cut from national parks’ free days; Trump’s birthday added

The Trump administration has altered which days national parks will allow free entry for residents and citizens next year.

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OPINION

The 2020 election interference case is gone, but it can’t be forgotten

The decision by a Georgia prosecutor not to pursue the massive Trump election interference case leaves some bad deeds unpunished.

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Henry Commission chair faces complaint over ethics hearing witnesses

Commission chairwoman Carlotta Harrell allegedly directed county employees under subpoena to leave hearing.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Million dollar mystery: Who paid for ad attacking Burt Jones?

A group called Georgians for Integrity paid for the ad. But the people behind it have covered their tracks remarkably well.

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CDC vote looms on lifting recommended hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

The universal recommendation to vaccinate newborns against hep B is up for reconsideration when the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets today and Friday.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Local GOP sees ‘danger’ in a chaotic race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican leaders in Georgia's 14th Congressional District worry a crowded field in a special election could give Democrats a chance to win.

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OPINION

Congress is back. But that doesn’t mean momentum for a health insurance deal.

The Thanksgiving recess didn't do much to break the impasse in Congress over expiring health insurance subsidies.

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Advocacy groups challenge Georgia election law in federal court

A federal judge on Wednesday weighed whether to dismiss a lawsuit challenging provisions of Georgia's 2024 elections overhaul law.

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LISTEN

State lawmaker Houston Gaines explains why he’s running for Congress

At age 30, he hopes to land a seat in the U.S. House.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Republican Rusty Paul says Democrats helped him win as Sandy Springs mayor

The former Georgia Republican Party chair noted his landslide win was aided by a timely endorsement from Democratic state Rep. Esther Panitch.