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Donald Trump returns to power and begins to unravel Joe Biden’s legacy

Live coverage from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution of the inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States.

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Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants, including 44 from Georgia

President Donald Trump signed an executive order pardoning defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.

Trump returns to power, ushering a new political era in Georgia and the nation

Trump returns to the nation’s most powerful office with a tight grip on his party’s reins after decisive victories in Georgia and other battleground states.

Ossoff, Warnock back bill named for slain Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

The U.S. Senate expanded the list of criminal charges that could lead an undocumented immigrant to be deported before approving the Laken Riley Act.

Presidential Inauguration
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Georgia prepares for Trump’s return to power

Georgia leaders from both sides of the aisle are bracing for executive orders and a new political landscape dominated by the MAGA movement.

Buses, balls and MAGA: A Trump convoy from Atlanta settles into suburban DC RV park for inauguration

Georgians traveled in a bus caravan to catch a glimpse of Donald Trump's inauguration.

Georgia inaugural performances canceled due to frigid weather conditions

A band and mounted drill team were supposed to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration until cold temperatures led officials to scratch the parade.

Georgians travel to Washington for march protesting second Trump term

Atlanta-based SisterSong was among the left-leaning groups that organized a march in Washington protesting Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Extremist groups at a pivot point as Trump returns to Washington

Extremism experts say that most far-right groups have weakened or dissolved since Jan. 6, 2021, but there is still the possibility of extremist activity at the inauguration.

Coca-Cola toasts Trump’s inauguration with custom bottle despite rocky history

Despite its rocky relationship with Trump, Coca-Cola chose to focus on continuing the tradition of the commemorative custom bottles.

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5 questions for Donald Trump’s first day

The president-elect will take the oath of office today in a pared down gathering that was moved indoors because of forecasted frigid temperatures.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Burns faces bipartisan pushback after banishing Republican lawmaker

Top officials with Georgia's Republican and Democratic parties say GOP state Sen. Colton Moore should have been allowed in the House chamber.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

What to expect from Brian Kemp’s State of the State address

The second term governor will push for a limit on big jury awards in certain civil lawsuits while also laying out his budget blueprint.

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Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, is detained by Georgia State Patrol officers as he attempted to enter the state House of Representatives for the State of the State address at the Georgia Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. Sen. Moore was banned from the House last year after comments he made about the late House Speaker David Ralston. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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House speaker reverses ban of Georgia senator a day after his arrest

Georgia House speaker lifts ban on state senator one day after he is arrested for trying to enter chamber.

DOJ sues Houston County for allegedly denying Black Georgia voters’ rights

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Houston County, alleging that at-large elections deny representation for Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

Workers sort absentee ballots Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections building. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Internet voting proposed for overseas voters from Georgia, but experts warn of perils

Georgia election directors are proposing a study of internet ballots for military and overseas voters, but election security advocates warn of risks.

OPINION

Patricia Murphy: Colton Moore’s publicity stunt worked like a charm

The arrest of state Sen. Colton Moore, and the worldwide publicity that followed, was what he was hoping for all along.

A person enters the Israel Baptist Church in Kirkwood during election day on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Interactive: What Georgia voters think about the Trump transition and top issues

Complete results and crosstabs for the AJC's January 2025 poll of Georgia voters.

Trump taps Georgia GEMA director for federal role

Trump picked Chris Stallings to join the Small Business Administration as the assistant administrator for disaster recovery and resilience.

Your Politics Team
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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 a political reporter who covers the governor's office and Georgia politics.

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Jim Denery

Jim Denery is a premium editor who mostly handles stories involving Georgia politics and government.

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Only the radio could play Natalie Mendenhall, and she uses the medium to her benefit.

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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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Bill Nigut

Bill Nigut is a co-host of the AJC Politically Georgia live radio show and podcast.

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Susan Potter

Susan Potter has been overseeing political coverage at the AJC for more than a decade.

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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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Pope Francis calls Trump’s plans of mass deportations ‘a disgrace’

In Monday telegram to Trump, Francis says he hopes America lives up to being a ‘land of opportunity and welcome for all’

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

5 questions for Donald Trump’s first day

The president-elect will take the oath of office today in a pared down gathering that was moved indoors because of forecasted frigid temperatures.

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Trump has proposed steep tariffs. What could that mean for the economy?

Donald Trump has promised as president to aggressively use tariffs to bring trade partners and economic competitors to heel. Many experts fear a rise in prices.

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Slim majority of Georgia voters want Fulton Trump case to end

AJC poll: A small majority of Georgia voters believe Fani Willis' election interference case against President Donald Trump should be dropped.

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Coca-Cola toasts Trump’s inauguration with custom bottle despite rocky history

Despite its rocky relationship with Trump, Coca-Cola chose to focus on continuing the tradition of the commemorative custom bottles.

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Georgia prepares for Trump’s return to power

Georgia leaders from both sides of the aisle are bracing for executive orders and a new political landscape dominated by the MAGA movement.

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Atlanta influencers and TikTok users caught in turmoil over ban of app

Atlanta influencers were among those caught in the back-and-forth over the TikTok ban.

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Georgia inaugural performances canceled due to frigid weather conditions

A band and mounted drill team were supposed to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration until cold temperatures led officials to scratch the parade.

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Buses, balls and MAGA: A Trump convoy from Atlanta settles into suburban DC RV park for inauguration

Georgians traveled in a bus caravan to catch a glimpse of Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Georgians travel to Washington for march protesting second Trump term

Atlanta-based SisterSong was among the left-leaning groups that organized a march in Washington protesting Donald Trump's return to the White House.