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Patricia Murphy: Jon Ossoff jumps into the 2026 fray, with Trump looming large

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff will need loads of Democratic energy and crossover appeal to win in 2026. Donald Trump's return the White House adds a challenge- and an opportunity.

What Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Education Department means for Georgia

Although dissolving the U.S. Department of Education requires a vote from Congress, President Donald Trump's executive order requires the department to facilitate its closure.

Six months after Hurricane Helene, Georgia farmers say they need help. And fast

The storm caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage to Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries, the biggest sector of the state’s economy.

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What Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Education Department means for Georgia

Although dissolving the U.S. Department of Education requires a vote from Congress, President Donald Trump's executive order requires the department to facilitate its closure.

Six months after Hurricane Helene, Georgia farmers say they need help. And fast

The storm caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage to Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries, the biggest sector of the state’s economy.

New to their Cabinet jobs, Collins and Loeffler are on board with Trump and DOGE

Fresh in their new roles in President Donald Trump's Cabinet, Doug Collins and Kelly Loeffler search for balance between his priorities and the day-to-day rigors of their jobs

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What Trump’s tariffs mean for Georgia

Hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy break down the effects of tariffs in the Peach State.

Plan to shrink Veterans Affairs workforce prompts hope, dread in Georgia

The Trump administration has elicited a mix of hope and fear across Georgia this month since announcing it would slash the Veterans Affairs Department’s workforce by 15%.

Georgians on Medicaid Pathways program: Expand it and fix it

Georgia Pathways has just 6,500 enrollees. That’s a small fraction of its goals. Before it launched, Gov. Brian Kemp aides said it could attract perhaps 90,000 enrollees.

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Democrats bemoan missed opportunity to block Brian Kemp’s litigation bill

The bill passed with the bare minimum of 91 votes after three Democrats broke party ranks to support it. Seven Republicans also voted against it.

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Fate of Brian Kemp’s priority bill rests on likely House vote today

The bill aimed at limiting large jury awards in civil lawsuits has been years in the making. Kemp has used all of his political power to pass it.

It’s not just Republicans. Democrats also get an earful at town halls

Republicans have been reluctant to hold town halls with frustrated voters. U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams' event shows voters want to vent, regardless of who is listening.

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Poll worker Sarah Zaslaw (left) directs voters at the Park Tavern in Atlanta on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AJC File)

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Ruling ends lawsuit over Georgia election takeovers and ballot photography

A federal judge's ruling leaves intact Georgia voting laws allowing election takeovers, prohibiting ballot photography and banning distribution of food and water.

Georgia has a shortage of school psychologists. Bill may be a ‘game changer’

A better way to hire out-of-state school psychologists and more mental health funding could be on the horizon for Georgia schools.

State Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, supported a bill that called for overhauling Georgia’s antiquated 911 system. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Georgia Senate approves measure to modernize state’s decades-old 911 system

The Georgia Senate approved a multimillion-dollar overhaul of the state's decades-old 911 system on Thursday.

$2 billion in tax cuts for Georgians head for governor’s desk

The Georgia Senate approved more than $2 billion worth of tax cuts and refunds.

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Stacey Abrams attacked by Trump and Musk for grant she had little to do with

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams didn't receive federal money or play a major role in a $2B federal grant, but she's been attacked by President Trump and Elon Musk.

Kemp’s push to limit lawsuits is on cusp of becoming Georgia law

Gov. Brian Kemp's overhaul of Georgia's civil litigation system clears crucial hurdle as it passes state House.

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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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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Six months after Hurricane Helene, Georgia farmers say they need help. And fast

The storm caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage to Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries, the biggest sector of the state’s economy.

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Democrats bemoan missed opportunity to block Brian Kemp’s litigation bill

The bill passed with the bare minimum of 91 votes after three Democrats broke party ranks to support it. Seven Republicans also voted against it.

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New to their Cabinet jobs, Collins and Loeffler are on board with Trump and DOGE

Fresh in their new roles in President Donald Trump's Cabinet, Doug Collins and Kelly Loeffler search for balance between his priorities and the day-to-day rigors of their jobs

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Ruling ends lawsuit over Georgia election takeovers and ballot photography

A federal judge's ruling leaves intact Georgia voting laws allowing election takeovers, prohibiting ballot photography and banning distribution of food and water.

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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

Georgia has a shortage of school psychologists. Bill may be a ‘game changer’

A better way to hire out-of-state school psychologists and more mental health funding could be on the horizon for Georgia schools.

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Veterans Affairs shakes up leadership in Augusta amid concerns

The VA announced a leadership shakeup at its Augusta Health Care System, citing “potential issues and questions regarding organizational health and workplace culture.”

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Georgia Senate approves measure to modernize state’s decades-old 911 system

The Georgia Senate approved a multimillion-dollar overhaul of the state's decades-old 911 system on Thursday.

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Georgia House proposes committee to study state’s rising insurance rates

House Republicans filed a resolution to create a special study committee to review the insurance market.

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$2 billion in tax cuts for Georgians head for governor’s desk

The Georgia Senate approved more than $2 billion worth of tax cuts and refunds.

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Stacey Abrams attacked by Trump and Musk for grant she had little to do with

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams didn't receive federal money or play a major role in a $2B federal grant, but she's been attacked by President Trump and Elon Musk.