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The latest from the Georgia 2026 campaign trail

Get the latest updates and analysis on the Georgia races for U.S. Senate and governor — the battleground state's most hotly contested races.

Georgia-born economist says she won’t leave the Fed despite Trump firing her

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has been accused of falsifying mortgage documents on two properties, including a condo in Atlanta.

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Georgia economist fired by Trump says she isn’t leaving the Fed board

President Donald Trump says he has discretion to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board. Cook says no legal cause exists to remove her.

Voters to decide between 7 candidates in special state Senate election

Six Republicans and one Democrat are competing for the opportunity to finish out former state Sen. Brandon Beach’s term, which goes through January 2027.

Lawsuits backed by Chris Carr signal his political priorities

Over his nine years in office, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has frequently challenged Democratic presidents and defended Republicans.

Trump has launched takeovers of blue cities. Is Atlanta next?

Black mayors in Democrat-led cities are at the top of the presidents list for federal intervention. But, so far, Atlanta has escaped his wrath.

Georgia National Guard to aid Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration

The Georgia National Guard will deploy 75 soldiers and airmen across the state this fall to support the Trump administration’s nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration.

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Georgia National Guard to aid Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration

The Georgia National Guard will deploy 75 soldiers and airmen across the state this fall to support the Trump administration’s nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration.

Georgia scientists face renewed research cuts after Supreme Court ruling

The Trump administration has cut more than 100 NIH and NSC research grants totaling $60 million at Georgia universities and colleges. More are expected after court ruling.

Hundreds of CDC jobs were in limbo. Now the workers have been fired, union says.

Union leaders and other former and current CDC employees discussed the firing on a call with reporters, after a court ruling gave the Trump administration more leeway.

OPINION

How to find car deals in times of tariffs

It’s still possible to get a good deal on a new car. Those conditions may not last forever.

Hundreds of CDC and other health workers call on RFK Jr. for ‘protection’

The letter comes on the heels of the Aug. 8 shooting at the CDC, in which a gunman shot nearly 500 rounds at the CDC headquarters on Clifton Road in Atlanta.

Veterans Affairs reassigning Atlanta-area nurses amid major overhaul

The VA’s Office of Inspector General released the results of a survey showing VA facilities in Georgia and across the nation had 4,434 staffing shortages as of April.

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Georgia economist fired by Trump says she isn’t leaving the Fed board

President Donald Trump says he has discretion to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board. Cook says no legal cause exists to remove her.

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Donald Trump’s push to fire renowned Georgia economist tests limits of power

The president has called on Cook, a Georgia native, to resign from the Federal Reserve Board over allegations she falsified mortgage documents.

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GOP asks judge to hold Fulton Democrats in contempt for defying court order

The Fulton County Commission refused to appoint two Republicans to the local election board despite a judge telling them they had to do it.

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Felicia Hill from Mableton receives assistance from a poll worker at Calvary Baptist Church in Austell during the Georgia Public Service Commission’s special election on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Georgia cancels nearly 471,000 voter registrations

Georgia election officials completed the canceling of 471,000 voter registrations this week, removing people who moved away or haven't participated in recent elections.

Who are the biggest donors in the Georgia Senate race? The candidates.

Seven candidates have raised $1.1 million in the special election to succeed state Sen. Brandon Beach.

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks during the Senate’s Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia's Income Tax hearing at the Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Senate launches effort to eliminate Georgia income tax

A Senate committee studying ways to eliminate Georgia's income tax held its first meeting Tuesday.

Georgia’s mass voter registration cancellation puts some at risk

Georgia plans to cancel nearly 500,000 inactive voter registrations this month. Voting rights groups warn the cancellations include some voters who may still be eligible.

Religious leaders hold bottles of water with labels that read “Voter Suppression” following a press conference outside of the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/AJC)

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Judges ask if Georgia’s ban on giving snacks to voters violates free speech

Federal appeals court judges questioned whether Georgia's ban on giving food and water to voters waiting in line is allowed or violates their free speech rights.

Gwinnett Republican joins crowded field in lieutenant governor’s race

Georgia State Rep. David Clark has a history of clashing with Republican leaders.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

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

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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 and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

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Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse is an enterprise reporter and covers elections and Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution a

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Maya T. Prabhu

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

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David Wickert

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

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Adam Beam

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

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Caleb Groves

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

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Shannon McCaffrey

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Roswell mayor faces challengers and loud criticism in reelection bid

Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson faces two challengers and criticism over ethics, transparency and tree removal ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

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State Rep. Tanya Miller announces candidacy for attorney general

Miller said she would refocus the office on preventing scams and fraud instead of on partisan politics.

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Donald Trump’s push to fire renowned Georgia economist tests limits of power

The president has called on Cook, a Georgia native, to resign from the Federal Reserve Board over allegations she falsified mortgage documents.

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After First Liberty collapse, Raffensperger pushes for fraud-fighting powers

After the collapse of First Liberty Building & Loan, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for more anti-fraud powers.

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AJC INTERVIEW

Derek Dooley casts himself as the Senate outsider who can win

Derek Dooley lays out a range of policy views — from advocating two-term limits to backing U.S. arms sales to Israel — in a wide-ranging interview.

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OPINION

Jon Ossoff’s 2026 playbook is to work with GOP, bash Trump, repeat

Sen. Jon Ossoff is talking up his work with Republicans, while warning about threats from President Donald Trump. Can the message win in 2026?

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Georgia cancels nearly 471,000 voter registrations

Georgia election officials completed the canceling of 471,000 voter registrations this week, removing people who moved away or haven't participated in recent elections.

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Hundreds of CDC jobs were in limbo. Now the workers have been fired, union says.

Union leaders and other former and current CDC employees discussed the firing on a call with reporters, after a court ruling gave the Trump administration more leeway.

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Ethics fight adds new twist to Georgia GOP race for governor

State Sen. Matt Brass filed a complaint contending that a fundraising committee “brazenly engaged in advocacy” for Carr while skirting mandatory registration requirements.

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Opioid overdose deaths have fallen in recent years, but will that last?

Deaths from opioid overdoses fell from 2023 to 2024, but some fear the headway made in Georgia and beyond might not last.