It’s qualifying week and Georgia Democrats are set to make a statement

A parade of candidates will pour into the Georgia Capitol this week to qualify for legislative races and statewide offices, and a wave of retirements and newly-competitive contests could reshape the political map.

Democrats hope to capitalize on frustration with President Donald Trump and upset victories in last year’s special elections to chip away at GOP control of the state Legislature and every statewide office.

The GOP is fast trying to fortify vulnerable seats — Vice President Mike Pence is raising cash for the state party this month in Atlanta — though even party stalwarts concede that won’t come easy.

Keep reading: ‘They’re going to make us earn everything we get this election,’ said one GOP operative.

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Republicans push for election skeptics to oversee Atlanta-area voting

The Republican Party is pushing for voter challengers and election skeptics to take over seats on election boards in Fulton and DeKalb counties in Georgia.

Fentanyl, IVF and China: Some of the Georgia laws that begin Tuesday

New Georgia laws taking effect July 1 include new penalties for fentanyl possession, protections for in vitro fertilization, protectionist moves against China and more.

‘Nothing fancy. Just love’: Former Gov. Nathan Deal remarries in intimate ceremony

After losing their longtime partners, Former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and Brenda Micali found love again — and sealed it with a rope in an intimate wedding.

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Fentanyl, IVF and China: Some of the Georgia laws that begin Tuesday

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New Georgia laws affect transgender rights, IVF and underage access to porn

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.