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DATA SURGE

As data centers flock to Georgia, state lawmakers haven’t pumped the brakes

There's growing frustration with the rapid growth of data server farms and the huge amounts of energy they use. But lawmakers haven't been able to pass any bills to stop them.

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Haziness over THC regulation in Georgia doesn’t stop hemp drink makers

A failed bid by Georgia lawmakers this past legislative session to ban hemp-derived beverages on public safety grounds isn’t impeding a proliferation of new THC drinks.

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Georgia’s residential solar market braces for a cloudy future

The "big, beautiful bill" eliminates the residential solar tax credit, a key incentive for homeowners to adopt the technology.

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Derek Dooley taps Brian Kemp’s inner circle for possible Georgia Senate bid

Aides to Gov. Brian Kemp have signed on with Derek Dooley, signaling the former football coach may jump into the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.

Kemp appoints appellate judge to Georgia Supreme Court

Gov. Brian Kemp has elevated Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Benjamin Land to a vacancy on the Georgia Supreme Court, creating another opportunity to appoint a statewide judge.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Supporters gather nationwide to honor John Lewis’ legacy of ‘good trouble’

The demonstrations hope to build on the momentum of last month's "No Kings" protests that coincided with President Donald Trump's birthday.

U.S. Senate candidate King criticized for not enforcing mental health law

Three years after Georgia passed a mental health parity law, critics say the Senate hopeful and insurance chief hasn’t held insurers accountable or raised public awareness.

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MTG isn’t afraid to split with Trump, but don’t call it a break

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is disagreeing more with President Donald Trump these days, but she doesn't consider it a split.

Federal government slashes office leases across Georgia

The federal government’s cost-cutting campaign has resulted in 11 canceled office leases in Georgia so far this year, the sixth most of any state, new data show.

Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

‘It’s just a very difficult time.’ Georgia firms grapple again with trade war.

Uncertainty over tariffs is once again challenging Georgia businesses that rely on trade.

Two of Georgia’s top trade partners, South Korea and Japan, hit with tariff threats

Trump announced 25% import taxes will take effect next month on products originating in South Korea and Japan, two key trade partners for Georgia and the nation.

‘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."

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Supporters gather nationwide to honor John Lewis’ legacy of ‘good trouble’

The demonstrations hope to build on the momentum of last month's "No Kings" protests that coincided with President Donald Trump's birthday.

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Chris Carr says Georgia won’t join lawsuit against Trump administration

The Republican attorney general, who is running for governor, says the president has the authority to delay federal education spending.

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Top Georgia Democrats mostly quiet about All-Star Game’s return to Atlanta

MLB pulled the game from Truist Park in 2021 to protest a GOP-backed election law. Now the game is back in Atlanta and the law is still on the books.

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State lawmakers consider more election changes ahead of 2026

Plans — from new voting machines to even more new voting laws — are already underway as a special Republican-dominated legislative committee met for the first time Tuesday.

A history of recent mass Georgia voter registration cancellations

About 478,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations could be canceled, the highest number since a record-setting 534,000 removals in 2017.

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Georgia begins one of the largest voter registration cancellations in history

Georgia is notifying 478,000 people their inactive voter registrations could soon be canceled. It will be one of the largest mass removals in U.S. history.

Will my Georgia voter registration be canceled? Find out here.

Voters can check whether their registrations could be canceled by using The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's online search tool.

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New Georgia election audit targets voters registered at P.O. boxes and businesses

Georgia election officials are trying to find inaccurate voter registrations of people registered at P.O. boxes or business addresses.

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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OPINION

Right wing scammers at First Liberty turn ‘Patriot Economy’ into Ponzi scheme

Buyer beware, especially if you’re a conservative. That meat chip, meme coin or Liberty Note may indeed be a part of the Patriot economy. Or it may be a Ponzi scheme.

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OPINION

If laws don’t matter, what about Congress?

When it comes to federal spending, the Trump administration has made clear it does not feel bound by actual laws or the goals Congress had in mind in passing legislation.

First Liberty founder’s son launches new lending firm after collapse

Brant Frost V, son of First Liberty founder Brant Frost IV, filed documents to create a new lending firm before his father was accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme.

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Georgia Power can keep some financial details hidden from public, PSC rules

Georgia Power will be able to keep certain cost and power generation information shielded from public view, after state energy regulators denied a challenge to the practice.

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The latest from the Georgia 2026 campaign trail

Get the latest updates and analysis on the Georgia races for U.S. Senate and governor — the battleground state's most hotly contested races.

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MTG isn’t afraid to split with Trump, but don’t call it a break

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is disagreeing more with President Donald Trump these days, but she doesn't consider it a split.

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Chris Carr says Georgia won’t join lawsuit against Trump administration

The Republican attorney general, who is running for governor, says the president has the authority to delay federal education spending.

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Medicaid cuts, voter cancellations are on ‘Politically Georgia’ podcast

Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell discusses Medicaid and purgiing of voter rolls.

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OPINION

Alleged Ponzi scheme preyed on its own — ‘patriot brothers and sisters’

Some 300 people ponied up at least $140 million in hard-earned savings, an average of $466,000.

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Hubbard earns Democratic nomination for PSC District 3 in primary runoff

Peter Hubbard defeated Keisha Sean Waites in the Democratic Public Service Commission District 3 primary runoff election Tuesday. Hubbard will face Fitz Johnson in November.