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Georgia Power strikes deal to keep rates steady, but maybe not for long

Facing blowback over rising bills, Georgia Power has reached a deal with the Public Service Commission’s public interest staff to avoid rate increases in most cases.

House budget bill advances, but Georgia’s Clyde wants more changes

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde was among four hardliner Republicans who allowed a massive budget bill to advance in committee despite lingering concerns.

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Georgia abortion law questioned as brain-dead pregnant woman is kept on life support

The case prompted Democratic state Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes to press Attorney General Chris Carr about the legal requirements of Georgia's abortion law.

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Warnock: 42,000 new jobs in Georgia could vanish if GOP tax bill passes

Georgia members of Congress laud clean energy tax credits for their job creation, but the proposed GOP tax bill could erase them — with 75% of those jobs in red districts

Public schools must step up their safety plans. Georgia Tech provides a model.

In the aftermath of the shooting at Apalachee High School, Georgia will require schools to create safety plans. Georgia Tech's police department could provide a model.

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Will Georgians pay President Donald Trump’s legal fees?

Gov. Kemp officially signed SB 244 into law, which could allow President Trump to recoup millions from taxpayers for his legal fees in the Georgia election interference case.

Clinic bombing reminds Georgia reproductive health staff that job isn’t safe

State Rep. Esther Panitch says of attacks on clinics: "You’d think the ability to create life would bring people together, but even that tears people apart."

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He became the face of Georgia’s Medicaid work requirement. Now he’s fed up with it.

Since Luke Seaborn’s video testimonial was released, his opinion of Pathways has plummeted. His benefits have been canceled — twice, he said, due to bureaucratic red tape.

Cuts to EV, clean energy tax credits could cost jobs in Georgia, advocates warn

As House Republicans seek ways to pay for President Donald Trump’s budget priorities, they are eyeing cuts to federal clean energy and electric vehicle tax incentives.

Medicaid cuts would paint uncertain future for millions in Georgia

Medicaid pays for nearly half of all births in Georgia. It covers 1.4 million children and 556,000 adults in the state.

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What Medicaid cuts could mean for Georgia

The 'Politically Georgia' hosts discuss changes Congress is considering to Medicaid.

GOP House bill lays groundwork for thousands of Georgians to lose insurance

Congressional estimate says 13.7 million Americans could lose Medicaid and private ACA insurance.

Georgia stocks rally with U.S.-China trade deal, but uncertainty remains

U.S. and Chinese officials announced an agreement to reduce recent tariffs and continue negotiations during a 90-day truce.

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Georgia abortion law questioned as brain-dead pregnant woman is kept on life support

The case prompted Democratic state Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes to press Attorney General Chris Carr about the legal requirements of Georgia's abortion law.

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From Democrat to MAGA: Doug McKillip launches political comeback attempt

The former House Democratic leader flipped to the GOP more than a decade ago. Now, he's running for state Senate with a pro-Donald Trump platform.

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Jon Ossoff hammers Trump-supporting Republicans on Qatari free ride

Trump's acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar has prompted rebukes from within his own party. But Georgia Republicans have stopped short of criticism.

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Caution tape surrounds the scene after an explosion at the American Reproductive Centers clinic in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday, May, 17, 2025. One person is dead after the bomb exploded, damaging buildings and leaving windows shattered in restaurants, shops and apartment buildings across several blocks in the city’s downtown. (Kyle Grillot/The New York Times)

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Clinic bombing reminds Georgia reproductive health staff that job isn’t safe

State Rep. Esther Panitch says of attacks on clinics: "You’d think the ability to create life would bring people together, but even that tears people apart."

‘Grief and loss’ unite mom, sister of women who died after incomplete abortions

Candi Miller and Amber Nicole Thurman died in 2022 aftert incomplete abortions. Their sister and mother, respectively, have started a podcast called "We Talk About It"

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Family: Georgia woman kept on life support to comply with abortion law

The 30-year-old nurse was declared brain-dead by physicians three months ago, mother told an Atlanta television station.

Kemp’s final flourish: Strategic vetoes, barbed warnings and a Trump pivot

The bills Gov. Kemp signed include an 'America First' license plate, expanding the General Assembly's investigative power and potentially allowing Trump to recoup legal fees

Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch speaks during the Georgia GOP election night watch party, Nov. 5, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC/TNS)

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Georgia Senate Republican leader launches campaign for lieutenant governor

Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch says he will run for lieutenant governor.

Kemp signs bill that could allow Trump to recover Georgia election case costs

Fulton DA Fani Willis has appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court the state Court of Appeals' decision to disqualify her from the Georgia elections case.

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Michelle Baruchman

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

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Greg Bluestein

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

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy joined the AJC in 2020 from CQ Roll Call, where she was a nationally syndicated political columnist.

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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

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

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Alex Sanz

Alex Sanz is a veteran journalist and senior news leader at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

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Andrew Clyde joins rebel Republicans in derailing Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Georgia Congressman Andrew Clyde joined four other Republicans to help vote down a budget bill backed by President Donald Trump.

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He became the face of Georgia’s Medicaid work requirement. Now he’s fed up with it.

Since Luke Seaborn’s video testimonial was released, his opinion of Pathways has plummeted. His benefits have been canceled — twice, he said, due to bureaucratic red tape.

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Patricia Murphy: Advice from Trump, Warnock, best commencement speakers

President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, Usher, and others gave the Class of 2025 their best life advice.

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From Democrat to MAGA: Doug McKillip launches political comeback attempt

The former House Democratic leader flipped to the GOP more than a decade ago. Now, he's running for state Senate with a pro-Donald Trump platform.

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Family: Georgia woman kept on life support to comply with abortion law

The 30-year-old nurse was declared brain-dead by physicians three months ago, mother told an Atlanta television station.

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Democratic PSC candidate’s residency challenged ahead of June primaries

An Atlanta man challenged the qualifications of a District 3 candidate running for Georgia's Public Service Commission, alleging the candidate doesn't live in Fulton County.

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New Georgia law puts more regulations on booting companies

Georgia's new law will prevent private property owners from monetarily benefiting from booting companies.

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Will taxpayers pay Donald Trump’s Georgia legal bills? Here’s what we know.

A new Ga. law allows criminal defendants to recoup legal costs when a prosecutor is disqualified for misconduct and the case is dismissed. What does it mean for Trump's case?

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Kemp’s final flourish: Strategic vetoes, barbed warnings and a Trump pivot

The bills Gov. Kemp signed include an 'America First' license plate, expanding the General Assembly's investigative power and potentially allowing Trump to recoup legal fees

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Cuts to EV, clean energy tax credits could cost jobs in Georgia, advocates warn

As House Republicans seek ways to pay for President Donald Trump’s budget priorities, they are eyeing cuts to federal clean energy and electric vehicle tax incentives.