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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Republican ad tries to blame Democrats for killing property tax relief

A Republican ad blames Democrats for voting to keep Georgia property taxes high. Democrats say their votes kept sales taxes low.

The Republican runoff for governor features candidates Rick Jackson and Burt Jones
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jackson opens leadership committee after challenging the law in court

Georgia Republican Rick Jackson sets up committee allowing him to raise unlimited amounts of cash in race for governor.

Special session
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

The special session is over. But lawmakers could be back soon.

Republican leaders opted not to redraw political districts for the 2028 election cycle. But they could come back to do it in the fall.

Opinion and Voices

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America at 250: Adams, Jefferson disagreed to the end on Revolution’s meaning

Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson shaped the course of the United States of America, but they became bitter political opponents. They both died on July 4, 1826.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

The speaker becomes the leader

Jon Burns emerged as the most powerful GOP leader at the Georgia Capitol this week, getting the final word for Republicans on what to do and how to do it.

Martha Zoller
PATRICIA MURPHY

Remembering my friend Martha Zoller, who always returned the call

Martha Zoller, WDUN radio host and "Georgia Gang" panelist, died Monday.

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Republican ad tries to blame Democrats for killing property tax relief

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America at 250: Adams, Jefferson disagreed to the end on Revolution’s meaning

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The Republican runoff for governor features candidates Rick Jackson and Burt Jones
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Jackson opens leadership committee after challenging the law in court

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Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028

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Party switcher losses show Georgians that labels still matter

The Republican runoff for governor features candidates Rick Jackson and Burt Jones

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