Politically Georgia
Perdue Trump
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Grand jury testimony shows how some Republicans kept their distance from Trump

Lawfare published thousands of pages of grand jury testimony on Thursday from Fulton County's dismissed election interference case against President Donald Trump.

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Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Trump stumps for Burt Jones in crowded Republican race for governor

The Republican candidates for governor have all embraced President Donald Trump. But the president reminded voters on Wednesday that his pick is Burt Jones.

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Why some Georgia candidates for governor are fighting for second place

Democrats and Republicans trailing in the polls are hoping to force runoffs after the May 19 primary.

Opinion and Voices

Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)
PATRICIA MURPHY

Michael Thurmond, Democrats’ ‘sleeper’ candidate, is right where he wants to be

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a commanding lead in the polls. But Thurmond could be a formidable opponent in a runoff race.

Op-ed. Georgia Cities
DAVID PLAZAS

America at 250: Georgia cities like Eatonton restore our faith in democracy

Seven small Georgia towns are hosting the 'Voices and Votes' exhibit in partnership with Georgia Humanities as part of the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street tour

Trump
PATRICIA MURPHY

Georgia Republicans are trying to hold onto power. Trump isn’t helping.

The 2026 statewide races in Georgia still seem like Republicans’ to lose. But President Donald Trump isn’t making it easy.

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Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate

In Georgia governor’s race, Republicans spend big while Democrats scrape for cash

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Education bills signing
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Brian Kemp set to sign Georgia tax-cut bills

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Perdue Trump
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Grand jury testimony shows how some Republicans kept their distance from Trump

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Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)
PATRICIA MURPHY

Michael Thurmond, Democrats’ ‘sleeper’ candidate, is right where he wants to be

Polling - AI

Voters back AI rules as campaigns’ fake videos, deepfakes prompt concerns

Fani Willis testifies
BILL TORPY

DA Fani Willis’ revenge tour? Judicial races suggest an enemies list.

Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Trump stumps for Burt Jones in crowded Republican race for governor

Morehouse students reject congressman to speak at their graduation

Congressman still plans to speak at Morehouse med school ceremony amid backlash

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

Judge denies Fulton’s request for return of 2020 ballots seized in FBI raid

Polling - Fedarlize Voting

Georgians, even many Republicans, oppose a federal election takeover