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Discounted Lyft rides to vote are illegal in Georgia, Election Board finds

In a 3-1 vote Tuesday, the State Election Board found that the company violated a Georgia law against paying for votes when it offered discounted rides to the polls in 2022.

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John King exits Senate race amid push by Kemp to shape the field

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley, who has never run for office, has Gov. Brian Kemp's support as the GOP's Senate candidate, according to several sources.

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State lawmakers consider more election changes ahead of 2026

Plans — from new voting machines to even more new voting laws — are already underway as a special Republican-dominated legislative committee met for the first time Tuesday.

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A history of recent mass Georgia voter registration cancellations

About 478,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations could be canceled, the highest number since a record-setting 534,000 removals in 2017.

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Georgia begins one of the largest voter registration cancellations in history

Georgia is notifying 478,000 people their inactive voter registrations could soon be canceled. It will be one of the largest mass removals in U.S. history.

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Will my Georgia voter registration be canceled? Find out here.

Voters can check whether their registrations could be canceled by using The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's online search tool.

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New Georgia election audit targets voters registered at P.O. boxes and businesses

Georgia election officials are trying to find inaccurate voter registrations of people registered at P.O. boxes or business addresses.

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Georgia bill tracker: See the state’s new laws

From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.

Your guide to the 2025 session of the Legislature

Here’s our guide to how the people of Georgia can participate in the legislative process, such as meeting their legislators and speaking on the issues that matter to them.

Issues to watch during the 2025 Georgia legislative session

Here are some of the top issues that the Georgia Legislature is likely to consider when it returns Jan. 13.

Georgia House speaker talks 2025 agenda, from trans sports to Medicaid expansion

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns says the Legislature will study an Arkansas-style Medicaid expansion but isn't likely to take further steps in 2025.

New Georgia lawmakers vow to listen, learn as first session approaches

Georgia voters elected 22 new members of the General Assembly in November. Here are a few of their stories.

How to speak like a Georgia legislator

At the Georgia Legislature, they don't ask questions. It's a Parliamentary Inquiry. And the bills, the legislation, might be anywhere from a Simple Bill to a Christmas Tree.

AJC Politically Georgia Podcast

Join us every week for the most relevant news and analysis that define the world of politics. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy.

Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.

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Under Georgia’s abortion law, mothers’ end-of-life wishes can be overruled

The case of Adriana Smith raises questions about end-of-life decisions for pregnant women.

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Low turnout and high costs expected as early voting begins for PSC primary runoff

Early voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic primary runoff is underway for one week until July 11. Some counties closed precincts because of low turnout.

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State Rep. Tim Fleming announces plans to run for secretary of state

Georgia Republican state Rep. Tim Fleming is planning to run for secretary of state, the first candidate seeking to replace outcoming elections chief Brad Raffensperger.

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Georgia Legislature

Discounted Lyft rides to vote are illegal in Georgia, Election Board finds

John King exits Senate race amid push by Kemp to shape the field

State lawmakers consider more election changes ahead of 2026

A history of recent mass Georgia voter registration cancellations

Georgia begins one of the largest voter registration cancellations in history

Will my Georgia voter registration be canceled? Find out here.

New Georgia election audit targets voters registered at P.O. boxes and businesses

Georgia bill tracker: See the state’s new laws

Your guide to the 2025 session of the Legislature

Issues to watch during the 2025 Georgia legislative session

Georgia House speaker talks 2025 agenda, from trans sports to Medicaid expansion

New Georgia lawmakers vow to listen, learn as first session approaches

How to speak like a Georgia legislator

Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

Under Georgia’s abortion law, mothers’ end-of-life wishes can be overruled

Low turnout and high costs expected as early voting begins for PSC primary runoff

State Rep. Tim Fleming announces plans to run for secretary of state

Georgia small businesses need Big Beautiful Bill Act’s permanent deduction

Parents, veterans and others benefit from new Georgia tax breaks

Hurricanes, cornbread, farms and … film tax credits?

Haven’t received your Georgia $500 tax refund yet? Don’t panic.

Mourners lay Georgia mother to rest after months spent on life support

Republicans push for election skeptics to oversee Atlanta-area voting