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‘The city abandoned them’: Child’s murder trial sharpens focus on Bottoms’ tenure

As the race for Georgia governor begins, Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is facing scrutiny for her handling of the 2020 protests following Rayshard Brooks' death.

Ruwa Romman to run for Georgia governor on progressive platform

The first Muslim woman elected to the Georgia Legislature positions herself as a voice for working-class families and younger progressives.

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After defying Trump, Raffensperger touts his policies in governor’s race

Brad Raffensperger is touting his conservative credentials as he campaigns for governor amid a crowded GOP field dominated by supporters of President Donald Trump.

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.

Report: Georgia health sector to lose $3.7B in 2026 as ACA subsidies end

Georgia’s expected loss of health sector revenue would be among the three largest in the nation, behind only Florida and Texas, according to the study.

State agencies seek more than $1 billion in new spending

State agencies have asked for more than $1 billion in new funding next year amid uncertainty over the toll federal spending cuts will take on Georgia’s budget.

Observers try to make sense of Fani Willis subpoena

Former prosecutors and legal observers are asking questions as they try to make sense of reporting that the Justice Department has sought out travel records from Fani Willis.

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Report: Georgia health sector to lose $3.7B in 2026 as ACA subsidies end

Georgia’s expected loss of health sector revenue would be among the three largest in the nation, behind only Florida and Texas, according to the study.

‘Black Hawk Down’ hero’s just-in-case letter: ‘We believe in each other’

Georgia's Fort Gordon held a renaming ceremony Friday honoring “Black Hawk Down” sniper Gary Gordon, but federal lawmakers are pushing to rename the Augusta base yet again.

As Trump threatens more tariffs, Atlanta retailers brace for impact

Atlanta business owners already hit by inflation could feel more pressure from new tariffs on furniture, cabinets and other goods.

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DEI programs cost Atlanta airport tens of millions in federal grants

The money was for airport restroom rehabilitation, taxiway pavement replacement, grants related to sustainability and lowering emissions, and other projects.

Georgia’s Fort Benning would become Fort Moore again under House bill

Legislation passed by the U.S. House would reverse President Donald Trump's efforts to restore names to Georgia bases once tied to figures from the Confederacy.

As Ga. base renamed for ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero, saved pilot tells his story

A Georgia military base is being renamed for Gary Gordon, who died rescuing a 'Black Hawk Down' helicopter pilot. The pilot recounts that day, and what has happened since.

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After defying Trump, Raffensperger touts his policies in governor’s race

Brad Raffensperger is touting his conservative credentials as he campaigns for governor amid a crowded GOP field dominated by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Esteves disses Bottoms’ poll. ‘Still in the first quarter’ of governor’s race.

Gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves said the poll that shows him ranking near the bottom among Democratic contenders doesn't surprise him.

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Bottoms up? Poll shows why name recognition matters in governor’s race.

Early internal polling shows former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leading the Democratic field in the gubernatorial race in Georgia.

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Members of the State Election Board have continued to push partisan agendas and grievances over the 2020 election despite a Georgia Supreme Court ruling that the board lacks the ability to create new election rules. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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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.

State agencies seek more than $1 billion in new spending

State agencies have asked for more than $1 billion in new funding next year amid uncertainty over the toll federal spending cuts will take on Georgia’s budget.

An officer stands watch as lawmakers leave the House of Representatives in Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

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OPINION

Congressional battle over spending could doom funding for pet projects

The congressional battle over spending could erase funding for members' home-district projects, known as earmarks.

Lobbyists spend big on summer trips for Georgia lawmakers

Lobbyists spent at least $83,000 on trips for Georgia public officials over the summer months, an Atlanta Journal-Constitution review of state records found.

The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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Ethics Commission sanctions 5 of 7 Georgia Senate candidates

Five candidates who ran in a special election for a Georgia Senate seat must pay fines for failing to file financial disclosures.

Georgia Republican Party pursues goals of reducing early and absentee voting

The Georgia Republican Party is seeking broad reductions to early voting, absentee voting and voter registration through a GOP-led committee of state legislators.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

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

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Greg Bluestein

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

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell

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

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

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Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse is an enterprise reporter and covers elections and Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution a

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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

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

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Adam Beam

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

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Caleb Groves

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

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As Trump threatens more tariffs, Atlanta retailers brace for impact

Atlanta business owners already hit by inflation could feel more pressure from new tariffs on furniture, cabinets and other goods.

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What would a federal government shutdown mean for Georgia?

As a government shutdown looms, the White House says it may respond with mass layoffs of federal workers.

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OPINION

Fani Willis’ political star falls after Trump, YSL cases go dark

The Fulton County district attorney's biggest cases have fallen flat, putting her political future in jeopardy.

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Esteves disses Bottoms’ poll. ‘Still in the first quarter’ of governor’s race.

Gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves said the poll that shows him ranking near the bottom among Democratic contenders doesn't surprise him.

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EXCLUSIVE

DEI programs cost Atlanta airport tens of millions in federal grants

The money was for airport restroom rehabilitation, taxiway pavement replacement, grants related to sustainability and lowering emissions, and other projects.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Bottoms up? Poll shows why name recognition matters in governor’s race.

Early internal polling shows former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leading the Democratic field in the gubernatorial race in Georgia.

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School superintendent candidate running on transparency, ‘parent choice’

Former state representative Mesha Mainor talks running for state school superintendent.

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OPINION

Congressional battle over spending could doom funding for pet projects

The congressional battle over spending could erase funding for members' home-district projects, known as earmarks.

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Georgia’s Fort Benning would become Fort Moore again under House bill

Legislation passed by the U.S. House would reverse President Donald Trump's efforts to restore names to Georgia bases once tied to figures from the Confederacy.

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5 takeaways from talk with Ga. school superintendent candidate Mesha Mainor

The former state representative, who switched parties to become a Republican in 2023, was a recent guest on the AJC's "Politically Georgia" podcast.