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Georgia Dems move to end sanctuary city ban, roll back ICE collaborations

‘Love on the Spectrum’ star presses lawmakers for Georgia autism license plate

Burns unveils plan to eliminate property taxes on most Georgia homes

Burns unveils plan to eliminate property taxes on Georgia homes

Georgia Senate investigators want testimony from Stacey Abrams

Students claimed fewer than half of budgeted Georgia Promise scholarships

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Here are the highest-paid public employees in Georgia

As Georgia storm looms, Kemp directs preparation from abroad

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The House Chambers is full of lawmakers and judges as Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the state of the state address in the House of Representatives at the Georgia Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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.

EXCLUSIVE AJC POLL

Georgians in both parties prefer property tax relief to scrapping income tax

How to speak like a Georgia legislator

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Georgia polls: Archive of AJC polls on issues and elections

Raffensperger a no-show before state Senate Ethics Committee

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger refuses demands from Lt. Gov Burt Jones, his Republican 2026 gubernatorial opponent, to answer questions over the 2020 election.

Hurricane Helene relief for Georgia governments finally flowing

State leaders expressed frustration over the release of emergency aid from the federal government.

Georgia’s State Capitol in Atlanta. (AJC file photo)

Democrat heads to runoff in Republican-heavy Macon area Georgia Senate seat

A crowded state Senate special election in a Republican stronghold has again resulted in a Democratic candidate securing a spot in next month’s runoff.

Georgia economist projects slow growth, lingering inflation for 2026

The report by State Economist Robert Buschman will shape a week of legislative negotiations on the state budget.

How data centers are rattling a Georgia Senate special election

Democrats are hoping concerns over a $21 billion data center near Forsyth could help flip a Republican-held seat in the Georgia General Assembly.

PART 8

Data centers promise tax gains for Georgia. But are they delivering?

As Big Tech has faced pushback from communities about the hulking projects and concerns over rising energy bills, developers have leaned into big financial promises.

A reflective Kemp redefines his legacy — and looks ahead a Capitol without him

Kemp redefines his legacy and looks ahead to a Capitol without him

Trading combat for caution, the governor’s final State of the State address reflects on his record — and warns about what could come next.

Officials outline agendas in annual Eggs & Issues breakfast

Kemp budget includes tax cuts, $2,000 for teachers and state employees

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday unveiled plans to put more than $2 billion back in the pockets of taxpayers through tax cuts and rebates.

Georgia hits insurance companies with $25 million in fines

The total dollar amount represents an increase of $5 million since the violations were initially announced.

Kemp proposes $2B in major highway expansions, $50M homelessness initiative

Gov. Brian Kemp rolled out a sweeping infrastructure proposal Wednesday anchored by multibillion-dollar improvements to some of Georgia’s most congested highways.