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Demonstrators converge on Atlanta Immigration Court to oppose ICE arrests

Several dozen protesters gathered outside Atlanta's immigration cCourt to oppose ICE deportations in Georgia.

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Atlanta leaders snub former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ run for governor

State Sen. Jason Esteves, Bottoms' rival for the Democratic nomination for governor, has amassed key endorsements from City Hall and beyond.

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‘Politically Georgia’ hosts candidate forum for Public Service Commissioner race

The ‘Politically Georgia’ team holds a candidate forum and interview ahead of Tuesday’s election for public service commissioner.

Family of Adriana Smith marks what would have been her 31st birthday

The pregnant Georgia woman has been on life support since February to allow her body to continue growing her fetus.

‘No Kings’ Georgia protests: Dispatches from Macon, Savannah and Athens

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution had reporters on the ground at “No Kings” rallies in Georgia in Macon, Savannah and Athens

Tensions rise during DeKalb immigration protest with use of tear gas

The events are taking place on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

‘This can’t be who we are.’ Georgia leaders respond to Minnesota attack.

Georgia political leaders condemned politically motivated violence after a gunman fatally shot a Democratic legislator in Minnesota on Saturday and wounded another lawmaker.

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‘No Kings’ Georgia protests: Dispatches from Macon, Savannah and Athens

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution had reporters on the ground at “No Kings” rallies in Georgia in Macon, Savannah and Athens

PHOTOS: Tensions overflow at DeKalb immigration protest

Hundreds gathered Saturday for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation in DeKalb County.

After catching China wave, Savannah port has plan to ride out tariff storm

Savannah, Georgia's port has grown the fastest on the East Coast in recent years, lifted by ships from China. It's got a plan to ride out the tariff war.

Kemp embraces Trump’s ‘beautiful’ budget — and its brutal trade-offs for Georgia

Governor backs president’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill even as it threatens economic engine he helped build.

Georgia’s Fort Eisenhower to be renamed Fort Gordon in broader reversal

The Trump administration is restoring the names of seven military installations that previously honored Confederate figures, including one in Augusta.

Downtown Atlanta officials push Congress to preserve funding for the Stitch

The proposed federal budget would claw back $157.6 million construction grant to reconnect parts of Atlanta divided by highways.

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Atlanta leaders snub former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ run for governor

State Sen. Jason Esteves, Bottoms' rival for the Democratic nomination for governor, has amassed key endorsements from City Hall and beyond.

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Federal court says local GOP can sue to block some Republican candidates

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New GOP officer Salleigh Grubbs says women can’t win Georgia’s top jobs

The new first vice-chair of the Georgia GOP told a conservative talk show host that the state's electoral history shows women can't win statewide.

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April Newkirk and her family celebrate the life of Newkirk's daughter, Adriana Smith, at Park Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday. Smith was declared brain dead months ago, but the state’s abortion law has prevented doctors from removing her from life support because she's pregnant. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Family of Adriana Smith marks what would have been her 31st birthday

The pregnant Georgia woman has been on life support since February to allow her body to continue growing her fetus.

Offshore drilling threat resurfaces along Georgia’s coast

Trump administration seeks public comment in offshore oil and gas lease planning along the Outer Continental Shelf, including off the coast of Georgia.

State Sens. (from left) Derek Mallow, D-Savannah; Colton Moore, R-Trenton; and Freddie Powell Sims, D-Dawson have admitted to failing to file campaign reports and personal financial disclosures. Moore and Powell Sims signed consent orders admitting their violations, but Mallow's consent order is being rewritten. (AJC file photos)

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State senators admit to campaign finance violations

Georgia state Sens. Colton Moore, Freddie Powell Sims and Derek Mallow agreed to pay late fees and penalties for campaign finance violations.

A skybridge at the state Capitol? Atlanta lawmakers say not in our air.

The Georgia Building Authority says it would make it easier to move between meetings. Atlanta preservationists say it would take away from the historic facade of the building.

A voter enters the Cobb County Elections & Voter Registration building in Marietta on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, for early voting in the Georgia Public Service Commission election. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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A big election with a tiny turnout: Few voters show up for Georgia PSC primary

Turnout in Georgia's statewide elections for the Public Service Commission is so low that several counties might close polling places for the runoffs.

Georgia high court rejects election board rules for hand counts, inquiries

The Georgia Supreme Court determined the State Election Board didn't have the power to change several voting rules before last year's presidential election.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman is politics news and enterprise reporter covering statewide political stories.

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Greg Bluestein

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

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy joined the AJC in 2020 from CQ Roll Call, where she was a nationally syndicated political columnist.

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Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse covers Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and

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Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu is a government reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Alex Sanz

Alex Sanz is a veteran journalist and senior news leader at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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David Wickert

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

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PHOTOS: Protesters flood downtown to oppose Trump and immigration policies

"No Kings" and immigration rallies part of nationwide effort and is on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincide...

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Trump’s travel ban worries Somali refugees in Clarkston

Somali Americans are navigating the uncertainty of what the travel ban means for their community in Clarkston and for family members still abroad.

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Rainy weather across metro Atlanta could keep some Trump protesters home

A rainy forecast and chance for storms could disrupt rallies against immigration enforcement and the Trump administration and keep some demonstrators at home.

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Offshore drilling threat resurfaces along Georgia’s coast

Trump administration seeks public comment in offshore oil and gas lease planning along the Outer Continental Shelf, including off the coast of Georgia.

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OPINION

On the road again, looking for what’s driving Georgia’s politics

The AJC columnist is setting out on a Georgia politics road trip to get beyond election-year polls and talking points.

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Trump deploys National Guard in L.A. What happens with Georgia protests?

‘Politically Georgia’ team talks to key organizer of the “No Kings Day” protests happening nationwide this weekend.

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Federal court says local GOP can sue to block some Republican candidates

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Trump wants to cut federal disaster aid as costs skyrocket

Experts say Georgians should prepare for more record-setting storms — and perhaps to shoulder more of the skyrocketing costs.

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After catching China wave, Savannah port has plan to ride out tariff storm

Savannah, Georgia's port has grown the fastest on the East Coast in recent years, lifted by ships from China. It's got a plan to ride out the tariff war.

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Kemp embraces Trump’s ‘beautiful’ budget — and its brutal trade-offs for Georgia

Governor backs president’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill even as it threatens economic engine he helped build.