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Keisha Lance Bottoms
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In new memoir, Bottoms says hardships shaped her political identity

The Democratic contender for governor writes about private trauma and public slights, arguing those hardships forged the leader now asking Georgians for a promotion.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Buddy Carter campaign ad ignites new GOP Senate clash

Georgia's three-way Republican race to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff just took one of its sharpest turns yet.

Nathan Wade testifies to Senate committee
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Dolezal escalates controversial ad strategy in lieutenant governor’s race

After his AI-generated video portraying Muslims as “invaders” drew condemnation, Republican state Sen. Greg Dolezal releases a new TV ad that goes even further.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Keisha Lance Bottoms is racing ahead as rivals battle each other

While Keisha Lance Bottoms’ rivals race to boost their own bios and policies ahead of primary day, the former Atlanta mayor is running unchallenged at the top of the field.

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Geoff Duncan answers a question during a forum for Democratic candidates for governor hosted by The Center for Strong Public Schools Action Fund at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
OPINION

Geoff Duncan is gaining support, but his past positions may come to haunt him

Former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, now running as a Democrat for governor, faces a credibility issue because he has switched so many of his past political positions.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Can Brian Kemp’s Derek Dooley gamble pay off?

The Georgia governor’s decision not to run for U.S. Senate and instead get behind the former University of Tennessee football coach has peeved some of his fellow Republicans.

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Democratic Party memo argues Georgia’s political momentum is shifting left

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Georgians enrolled in ACA exchange plummet after subsidies expire

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The impact of the Iran war on gas prices in metro Atlanta

Current and former Atlanta Mayors gather at Big Bethel AME Church to push to protect DEI initiatives in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push

Keisha Lance Bottoms
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

In new memoir, Bottoms says hardships shaped her political identity

Voters to pick winner in Tuesday’s Cherokee County House runoff

Secretary of state candidates weigh in on Georgia election crisis

Geoff Duncan answers a question during a forum for Democratic candidates for governor hosted by The Center for Strong Public Schools Action Fund at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
OPINION

Geoff Duncan is gaining support, but his past positions may come to haunt him

Derek Dooley
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Why Derek Dooley is trying to turn Georgia’s Senate race into a revolt against D.C.