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Chris Carr backers target potential gubernatorial opponent Burt Jones in ad

The ad also pivots to Carr, who pledges to blend Gov. Brian Kemp’s governing style with President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Federal ruling adds heat to Georgia’s transgender care debate

In a 6-3 order issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court said banning minors from receiving certain treatments for gender dysphoria, the diagnosis given to most transgender people,

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A look at Juneteenth’s promise, political landscape and Black joy

The ‘Politically Georgia’ team explores the theme of Black joy.

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Israel-Iran conflict splitting Trump’s MAGA base

Georgia congresswoman says U.S. involvement would betray the president’s ‘America First’ priorities.

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Congress grumbles as Trump shifts funds from Pentagon to the border

The White House is poised to shift money away from Pentagon plans to improve military housing in order to fund border security and immigration enforcement operations.

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American lawmakers shot in their homes. How did we get here?

When Americans in different parties start to believe that they aren’t just opponents, but enemies, we’ve all crossed a line that’s difficult to uncross.

2 Democrats face runoff in Georgia Public Service Commission primary

Following the June 17 primary elections for Georgia's Public Service Commission, District 3 Democratic candidates Waites and Hubbard head to a July runoff vote.

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‘No Kings’ Georgia protests: Dispatches from Macon, Savannah and Athens

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution had reporters on the ground at “No Kings” rallies in Georgia in Macon, Savannah and Athens

PHOTOS: Tensions overflow at DeKalb immigration protest

Hundreds gathered Saturday for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation in DeKalb County.

After catching China wave, Savannah port has plan to ride out tariff storm

Savannah, Georgia's port has grown the fastest on the East Coast in recent years, lifted by ships from China. It's got a plan to ride out the tariff war.

Kemp embraces Trump’s ‘beautiful’ budget — and its brutal trade-offs for Georgia

Governor backs president’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill even as it threatens economic engine he helped build.

Georgia’s Fort Eisenhower to be renamed Fort Gordon in broader reversal

The Trump administration is restoring the names of seven military installations that previously honored Confederate figures, including one in Augusta.

Downtown Atlanta officials push Congress to preserve funding for the Stitch

The proposed federal budget would claw back $157.6 million construction grant to reconnect parts of Atlanta divided by highways.

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Chris Carr backers target potential gubernatorial opponent Burt Jones in ad

The ad also pivots to Carr, who pledges to blend Gov. Brian Kemp’s governing style with President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Donald Trump to stay out of Israel-Iran conflict

Greene said a U.S. facilitated strike on Iran would split the MAGA movement because some would see it as a betrayal of his "America First" policy.

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Why today’s primary is a high-stakes test for Georgia Democrats

A competitive primary for the Public Service Commission offers Democrats a chance to test their turnout efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Federal ruling adds heat to Georgia’s transgender care debate

In a 6-3 order issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court said banning minors from receiving certain treatments for gender dysphoria, the diagnosis given to most transgender people,

History of abuse will factor in sentencing some defendants under new Georgia law

Under the new law, defense attorneys will be allowed to enter evidence of their client’s abuse as their legal defense or to seek a lower sentence.

Still waiting for your $500 Georgia tax refund? Here’s how to check on it.

How to check if you are eligible for a an extra income tax refund in Georgia.

Family announces birth of brain-dead Georgia woman’s son by C-section

The family of Adriana Smith, who’s been kept on life support since February because she was pregnant, announced the baby has been born via emergency cesarean section.

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Georgia considers boosts to some state pension plans

The House Retirement Committee on Monday agreed to authorize actuarial studies of the costs of eight bills affecting the pensions of various state employees.

Family of Adriana Smith marks what would have been her 31st birthday

The pregnant Georgia woman has been on life support since February to allow her body to continue growing her fetus.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Donald Trump to stay out of Israel-Iran conflict

Greene said a U.S. facilitated strike on Iran would split the MAGA movement because some would see it as a betrayal of his "America First" policy.

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History of abuse will factor in sentencing some defendants under new Georgia law

Under the new law, defense attorneys will be allowed to enter evidence of their client’s abuse as their legal defense or to seek a lower sentence.

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This child care grant changes Georgia parents’ lives. Feds may cut it.

The small but mighty federal grant helps low-income parents pay for child care while they finish college.

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Incumbent Tim Echols leads challenger in Public Service Commission primary

With no other major race on the ballot, turnout for the PSC races has been light. But the race could affect how much Georgians pay for their utility bills.

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Atlanta finally has new tree protection rules. Some say it’s not enough.

Several Atlanta City Council members said they believe more needs to be done to protect trees in the “city in the forest."

Still waiting for your $500 Georgia tax refund? Here’s how to check on it.

How to check if you are eligible for a an extra income tax refund in Georgia.

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Family announces birth of brain-dead Georgia woman’s son by C-section

The family of Adriana Smith, who’s been kept on life support since February because she was pregnant, announced the baby has been born via emergency cesarean section.

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Why today’s primary is a high-stakes test for Georgia Democrats

A competitive primary for the Public Service Commission offers Democrats a chance to test their turnout efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Trump protests, Minn. lawmaker shootings and the Columbus city manager firing

The "Politically Georgia" team discusses weekend headlines, including "No Kings" protests, Minnesota politician shootings and the Columbus, Georgia, city manager firing

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Today’s primary could help determine how much you pay for electricity

It’s the first time Georgia’s approximately 8.4 million registered voters have had the opportunity to vote in a Public Service Commission primary election in three years.