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U.S. Senate runoff
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Mike Collins gets multimillion-dollar boost from GOP group

One Nation, a GOP-aligned group, said Thursday it plans to spend $15 million in Georgia targeting Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

GOP-heavy panel to shape Georgia’s next voting system

The panel's recommendation is due by next January — presumably to give whoever is elected secretary of state time to prepare for a rollout during the 2028 election cycle.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson at his election night watch party for the 2026 Georgia primary elections
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Rick Jackson’s $87M ad buy targets Keisha Lance Bottoms’ mayoral record

The Republican billionaire has pledged to remind voters of spikes in crime during Bottoms' tenure as Atlanta mayor.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

You know Rick Jackson’s adoption story. Keisha Lance Bottoms has four of her own.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson spent six years in Georgia foster care. His opponent, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, adopted all four of her children.

Ossoff Bottoms Rally
GUEST COLUMN

Georgia Democrats state convention will double down on a losing agenda

Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon argues that Democrats during their Savannah party convention will be focusing on old and tired ideas that voters will reject.

Election 2026 Georgia Governor
GUEST COLUMN

Owners of Toast on Lenox didn’t need permission to talk to Rick Jackson

Atlanta entrepreneurs like the owners of Toast on Lenox should not have to explain themselves or apologize for serving Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson.

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Ben Jarrard joins Dentons
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World’s largest law firm beefs up politics team in Atlanta ahead of elections

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia Democrats seek ‘crucial third vote’ on PSC

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Keisha Lance Bottom family
PATRICIA MURPHY

You know Rick Jackson’s adoption story. Keisha Lance Bottoms has four of her own.

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams speaks at an event at the East Point City Council

Why U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams opposes permanent daylight saving time

Lawmakers to consider property tax relief for scores of Georgia communities

Warnock advocates for child tax credit expansion as school year approaches

Election Board

Georgia State Election Board tests limits ahead of midterms

Georgia Democratic convention

Changing political winds? Democrats make midterms case at state convention.

Ossoff Bottoms Rally
GUEST COLUMN

Georgia Democrats state convention will double down on a losing agenda

U.S. Senate runoff
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Inside Mike Collins’ private meeting with Jewish leaders

Keisha Lance Bottoms healthcare tour

Bottoms wants to expand Medicaid in Georgia, but can she?