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On the ‘Politically Georgia’ podcast hosts talks about trip to Jimmy Carter’s hometown more than six months after his death.
The AJC’s “Politically Georgia” podcast is available on AJC.com and wherever you get your podcasts.

Credit: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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The AJC’s “Politically Georgia” podcast is available on AJC.com and wherever you get your podcasts.
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July 14, 2025

On Monday’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Politically Georgia” podcast, journalists Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dug into the listener mailbag, beginning with questions about tax cuts, marijuana policy and the state’s new “America First” license plates.

But first, Murphy talks about her trip to Plains, the home of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. She traveled there as the Plains Post Office was dedicated to the former president and first lady.

The Plains Post Office was renamed for the late President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter during a dedication ceremony on July 2. (Patricia Murphy/AJC)

Credit: Patricia Murphy

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Credit: Patricia Murphy

Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour “Politically Georgia” podcast hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday mailbag segment. You can also email your questions to PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com.

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Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She also steps in front of the mic, creating compelling segments for the show. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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