Georgia Politics

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Brian Kemp’s lame-duck dilemma: Swing big or play it safe?

The two-term Georgia governor enters his last legislative session next month.

Report: Election board member violated conduct code by going to Trump rally

A Georgia Inspector General's report found State Election Board Vice Chair Janice Johnston violated the board's code of conduct by attending a Donald Trump campaign rally.

Trump administration slashes Georgia migrant farmworker H-2A wages

The state’s agriculture industry relies on the H-2A farmworker visa program. A federal lawsuit is challenging the change.

Warnock urges ‘a common humanity’ in wake of shootings

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., appears on "Meet The Press" on Sunday, sharing his thoughts on the fatal shootings in the news, health care costs and the 2026 elections.

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Georgia Democrats push Republicans in Congress to end Trump’s tariffs

The U.S. Senate passed a bill in October that would end the Trump administration's tariffs. Now, Georgia Democrats are asking the House to take action.

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Monday Mailbag: Independents, Georgia Power bills and data centers

The hosts of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's “Politically Georgia” podcast dive into listener questions on today's hot headlines.

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Kemp pushes to end US Senate standoff over Georgia general’s appointment

Lt. Gen. Tom Carden's nomination as vice chief of the National Guard Bureau has been held up by a Democratic senator from California.

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

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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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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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Big party demand for mayoral inauguration pushes big ask for cash

The city of Atlanta gave the world rapper Andre 3000. Step aside, now there’s Andre 250000. Sponsorship for the mayor's inauguration events goes as high as $250,000.

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Red flags piling up for Georgia Republicans heading into 2026 midterms

The warnings are mounting for Georgia Republicans about the danger they'll face in the 2026 midterm elections if the party does not change course.

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Republicans grumble about Democrat Jon Ossoff’s spending wins in Congress

So far, Sen, Jon Ossoff’s funding wins have been mainly about improvements to Georgia military bases.

State Government

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Brian Kemp’s lame-duck dilemma: Swing big or play it safe?

The two-term Georgia governor enters his last legislative session next month.

Georgia Power, PSC staff strike deal for $16B expansion to power data centers

Georgia Power and the Public Service Commission’s staff unveiled a deal that would allow the utility to build huge amounts of new power plants, mostly to serve data centers.

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Georgia State Election Board rule on paper ballots fails in tie vote

The State Election Board on Wednesday failed to pass a rule that would establish qualifying circumstances under which Georgia's touchscreen voting system could be eliminated.

Retired lawmaker, dentist face off in Georgia Senate special election runoff

Jaha Howard and Roger Bruce go head-to-head in a runoff next week after being the two top vote-getters in last month’s six-way special Senate election.

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John F. Kennedy resigns Senate seat to focus on lieutenant governor’s race

The Macon Republican is one of six state lawmakers running for Georgia's No. 2 job in 2026. He is the only one to step down so far.

Firebrand state senator running for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat

State Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, announced plans to seek the 14th District seat, although it wasn't clear whether he will run in a special election or in November.

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Jason Esteves charts out post-Trump future

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Democratic candidate for governor

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Keisha Lance Bottoms on fighting ‘bully’ Trump

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Brad Raffensperger on passing the 2020 ‘test’

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Republican candidate for governor

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Why Michael Thurmond says he’s no insider

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Democratic candidate for governor.

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Chris Carr says ‘lawfare has to end’

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Republican candidate for governor.

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Geoff Duncan says voters know ‘second place trophies don’t solve problems’

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Democratic candidate for governor.

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Georgia Democrats push Republicans in Congress to end Trump’s tariffs

The U.S. Senate passed a bill in October that would end the Trump administration's tariffs. Now, Georgia Democrats are asking the House to take action.

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LISTEN

Monday Mailbag: Independents, Georgia Power bills and data centers

The hosts of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's “Politically Georgia” podcast dive into listener questions on today's hot headlines.

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OPINION

Big party demand for mayoral inauguration pushes big ask for cash

The city of Atlanta gave the world rapper Andre 3000. Step aside, now there’s Andre 250000. Sponsorship for the mayor's inauguration events goes as high as $250,000.

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DeKalb students raise fears about ICE raids; teachers told not to talk about it

The Sequoyah Middle School community asked DeKalb school officials to better support students who fear ICE.