Politics
Politics

Georgia statehouse crowd all about Atlanta mayor’s race too

Atlanta mayoral candidates Peter Aman (L) and Keisha Lance Bottoms answer questions at a forum. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Credit: Steve Schaefer

Credit: Steve Schaefer

Atlanta mayoral candidates Peter Aman (L) and Keisha Lance Bottoms answer questions at a forum. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
By James Salzer
Nov 3, 2017

The statehouse crowd and City Hall haven't always gotten along over the years, but that hasn't stopped Capitol regulars from getting involved in the Atlanta mayor's race.

Some of them already do business with the City Hall, while other may be looking for new opportunities.

Keep reading on myajc.com to see which statehouse special interests are writing checks to mayoral hopefuls.

About the Author

James Salzer has covered state government and politics in Georgia since 1990. He previously covered politics and government in Texas and Florida. He specializes in government finance, budgets, taxes, campaign finance, ethics and legislative history

Follow James Salzer on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Poll worker Gamble Everett prepares machines in the voting area before the polls opened on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the polling place at the Park Tavern, 500 10th Street NE in Atlanta. (John Spink/AJC)

Credit: John Spink/AJC

Georgia must eliminate QR codes from ballots by July. Is the state ready?

Georgia is running out of time to comply with a 2024 law requiring the removal of QR codes from ballots by July 2026 ahead of the midterm elections.

1m ago

Georgia’s off-year elections show momentum and limits for progressives

In Georgia elections, the liberal wing of the Democratic Party falls short in some key races.

1h ago
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.

The Latest

Poll worker Gamble Everett prepares machines in the voting area before the polls opened on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the polling place at the Park Tavern, 500 10th Street NE in Atlanta. (John Spink/AJC)

Credit: John Spink/AJC

Georgia must eliminate QR codes from ballots by July. Is the state ready?

1m ago

Georgia’s off-year elections show momentum and limits for progressives

1h ago
OPINION

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

Featured

Fans celebrate in the stands after Cape Verde defeated Eswatini in a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Estádio Nacional in Praia, Cape Verde, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to clinch their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. (Cristiano Barbosa/AP)

Credit: AP

A tiny nation qualified for its first World Cup. Cape Verde has fans here

Cape Verde, competing in its first World Cup, will take on the world's No. 1 team in Spain at 12 p.m. on June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Georgia’s special ed program promised help. Families say it delivered them harm.

Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Georgia notched its best win of the season at the perfect time, finally vanquishing Alabama in Atlanta and taking home the SEC Championship for the second straight year.