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It’s ‘deepfake’ season. Here’s how to spot AI in political ads.

Review sources with skepticism, and consider whether a particular image or video confirms preexisting — potentially controversial — beliefs, experts advise.

Teen GOP activist steps down from party leadership post

Greene County native and University of North Georgia student Ja’Quon Stembridge, 19, had run on boosting youth involvement in the party.

How the State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife

Records show the State Election Board's executive director modified job qualifications and hired his predecessor's wife, despite her lack of experience.

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?

Now that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her plans to resign, attention turns to who might replace her in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

Politically Georgia

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Brad Raffensperger wants to ‘move on’ after Trump’s Fulton County case ends

Georgia's Republican secretary of state played a big part in the election interference case, including being the first to testify to the grand jury.

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He came close to making history in Marietta mayor’s race. He may run again.

The AJC’s “Politically Georgia” talks to Sam Foster, the 24-year-old Black politician who almost made history in the Marietta mayor's race.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Democrats pressure state GOP to oust adviser over social media posts

Brad Barnes amplified white nationalist content online. Georgia Democrats note Republican leaders have been mostly silent about it.

Your Politics Team

Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman covers the Georgia House of Representatives and statewide issues.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Politics Editor

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

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Fulton County taxpayers could be on the hook for millions as Trump case ends

Fulton County taxpayers may need to pay millions of dollars in legal defense bills for Donald Trump and others charged in the now defunct election interference case.

Georgia dismisses Trump election case, ending his last criminal prosecution

Fulton DA Fani Willis launched the investigation nearly five years ago saying Trump and his allies conspired to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.

Georgia’s election interference case against Trump: How we got here

How Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump fell apart.

Meet the lawyer who derailed Georgia’s prosecution of Donald Trump

Ashleigh Merchant was derided for digging into Fani Willis’ sex life. After the Fulton DA‘s ouster, she feels vindicated.

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

Canary in the coal mine or just a GOP loudmouth?

Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to leave Congress could spell larger trouble for Republicans.

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OPINION

Terry England nearly died on his farm. He knows he was saved for a reason.

Former Georgia lawmaker gives thanks after recovering from a farm accident that nearly took his life.

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OPINION

Jason Esteves looks to break out of crowded Democratic field for governor

Former state Sen. Jason Esteves is betting message of hope and opportunity will break through a crowded field for Georgia governor.

State Government

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How the State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife

Records show the State Election Board's executive director modified job qualifications and hired his predecessor's wife, despite her lack of experience.

Data centers to get regional review, public notice on key Georgia website

Data centers larger than 300,000 square feet in the 11-county metro Atlanta area and more than 500,000 square feet in rural parts of Georgia will now qualify for reviews.

Ex-lawmaker, former Cobb school board member head to Georgia Senate runoff

Two Democrats are top voter getters, headed to runoff in Georgia Senate special election for metro Atlanta seat.

Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

Relations between the State Election Board and the secretary of state's office have frayed after law changes and infighting on the board.

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Lawmakers debate eliminating Georgia’s income tax

Supporters and opponents of eliminating Georgia’s income tax on Monday aired competing visions of what would happen if the state gave up its largest source of revenue.

Investigation into Abrams-linked group could spark new campaign laws

Campaign finance violations linked to Stacey Abrams’ 2018 Democratic campaign for governor may inspire new legislation aimed at curbing illegal election funding.

More AJC Politics

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Brad Raffensperger wants to ‘move on’ after Trump’s Fulton County case ends

Georgia's Republican secretary of state played a big part in the election interference case, including being the first to testify to the grand jury.

Credit: Courtesy photo

LISTEN

He came close to making history in Marietta mayor’s race. He may run again.

The AJC’s “Politically Georgia” talks to Sam Foster, the 24-year-old Black politician who almost made history in the Marietta mayor's race.

Credit: NYT

Georgia dismisses Trump election case, ending his last criminal prosecution

Fulton DA Fani Willis launched the investigation nearly five years ago saying Trump and his allies conspired to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.

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Fulton County taxpayers could be on the hook for millions as Trump case ends

Fulton County taxpayers may need to pay millions of dollars in legal defense bills for Donald Trump and others charged in the now defunct election interference case.

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OBITUARY

AME Bishop Reginald Jackson, religious and political leader, dies at 71

Jackson served for eight years as head of 500 African Methodist Episcopal churches in Georgia.

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Georgia’s election interference case against Trump: How we got here

How Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump fell apart.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Democrats pressure state GOP to oust adviser over social media posts

Brad Barnes amplified white nationalist content online. Georgia Democrats note Republican leaders have been mostly silent about it.

Credit: AP

OPINION

Canary in the coal mine or just a GOP loudmouth?

Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to leave Congress could spell larger trouble for Republicans.

Credit: Patricia Murphy

OPINION

Terry England nearly died on his farm. He knows he was saved for a reason.

Former Georgia lawmaker gives thanks after recovering from a farm accident that nearly took his life.

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Holidays to be merry for Atlanta retailers. But forecasts show class split.

U.S. shoppers are expected to spend more this holiday shopping season than last year. That's expected to be powered by higher-income families.