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Carr adds another $1.25M as Georgia governor’s race takes shape

Attorney General Chris Carr boosted his campaign war chest in the Republican race for Georgia governor with $1.2M in addition to the $2.2M he banked last year.

Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.

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They helped turn Georgia purple. Now only a few employees are left.

More layoffs at the New Georgia Project have hobbled the once powerful left-leaning political organization, raising questions about its future.

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‘Politically Georgia’ hosts answer questions from listeners.

Georgia builds new system to compensate wrongfully convicted

A new law takes that took effect in Georgia on July 1 makes it easier for the wrongfully convicted to be compensated for time behind bars.

Under Georgia’s abortion law, mothers’ end-of-life wishes can be overruled

The case of Adriana Smith raises questions about end-of-life decisions for pregnant women.

Low turnout and high costs expected as early voting begins for PSC primary runoff

Early voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic primary runoff is underway for one week until July 11. Some counties closed precincts because of low turnout.

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‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage dims outlook for Georgia’s clean energy sectors

Georgia has been one of the top states for solar and electric vehicle manufacturing investment. Some warn that's at risk after passage of the "one big, beautiful bill."

Georgia schools could be impacted by federal funding delay

Georgia schools are waiting on $200 million in federal grants used to fund after school and other programs. The Trump administration says the money is under review.

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.

Georgia hurries to amp up Medicaid hospital funding by $2 billion

Georgia Department of Community Health’s advisory board approved three measures to increase Medicaid funding for hospitals in the state.

PHOTOS: Breakthrough Atlanta faces AmeriCorps cuts

Breakthrough Atlanta, a group that supports underserved students across metro Atlanta, celebrated graduating students with the Scholar Send Off.

PHOTOS: New vaccine panel gathers in Atlanta as CDC advocates protest

Protesters gathered at the CDC on Wednesday as the center's new vaccine advisory committee met in Atlanta.

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They helped turn Georgia purple. Now only a few employees are left.

More layoffs at the New Georgia Project have hobbled the once powerful left-leaning political organization, raising questions about its future.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Trump’s spending bill nears finish line after Georgia lawmaker changes vote

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde was among a group of GOP holdouts preventing the bill coming up for a vote. But the Athens Republican ultimately dropped his opposition.

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Democrats predict Georgia could gain another seat in Congress after 2030

A memo from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee predicts Georgia could add a 15th member to the U.S. House after the 2030 census.

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Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.

Under Georgia’s abortion law, mothers’ end-of-life wishes can be overruled

The case of Adriana Smith raises questions about end-of-life decisions for pregnant women.

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Low turnout and high costs expected as early voting begins for PSC primary runoff

Early voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic primary runoff is underway for one week until July 11. Some counties closed precincts because of low turnout.

State Rep. Tim Fleming announces plans to run for secretary of state

Georgia Republican state Rep. Tim Fleming is planning to run for secretary of state, the first candidate seeking to replace outcoming elections chief Brad Raffensperger.

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Georgia small businesses need Big Beautiful Bill Act’s permanent deduction

Congress should provide certainty for Main Street by making permanent the 20% small business deduction that is set to expire. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes that happen.

Parents, veterans and others benefit from new Georgia tax breaks

Here’s what you need to know about some the state’s new tax laws.

Your Politics Team

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Michelle Baruchman is politics news and enterprise reporter covering statewide political stories.

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

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse covers Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and

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Maya T. Prabhu is a government reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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The U.S. Senate-passed version of the reconciliation bill includes some key changes to the package approved by the House in May.

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A rising college sophomore, Ja'Quon Stembridge is the youngest-ever elected member of State Executive Committee of the Georgia Republican Party.

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Hometown of Plains adjusts to life without Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter

It’s been six months Jimmy Carter died at age 100, and his hometown of Plains continues to live by the example set by the late president and first lady Rosalynn Carter.

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‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage dims outlook for Georgia’s clean energy sectors

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The U.S. House narrowly approved the Senate version of the reconciliation bill after hours of negotiating with holdouts in the Republican party, including Rep. Andrew Clyde.

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‘I’m in shock’: Investors reeling after collapse of GOP-tied Georgia lender

Investors are wondering if they’re going to get their money back after First Liberty Building & Loan of Newnan abruptly closed its doors amid state and federal scrutiny.

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Legislative sausage-making is not for everyone

In the U.S. Senate, major tax provisions suddenly appeared from out of nowhere and dropped into a gigantic GOP bill.

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Trump’s spending bill nears finish line after Georgia lawmaker changes vote

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde was among a group of GOP holdouts preventing the bill coming up for a vote. But the Athens Republican ultimately dropped his opposition.

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The “Politically Georgia” team talked about The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, campaign finance and the U.S. Senate passing the "big, beautiful bill."