Georgia Politics

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Prosecutor reviewing Georgia Trump case faces ‘tangled spider web’ of issues

The veteran Georgia prosecutor who must decide what to do with Fulton County's election interference case has inherited a legal and political hot potato.

Report: Georgia unauthorized immigrant population reaches nearly 500,000

Georgia now has the nation’s sixth largest population of unauthorized immigrants, according to the Migration Policy Institute.

Hyundai CEO: White House apologized for raid on Georgia battery factory

“President Trump didn’t want those workers to go back to Korea," José Muñoz says the White House told him about the raid that led to 317 South Koreans being repatriated.

OPINION

Epstein vote was easy; health insurance changes are not

Republicans in Washington still have no plan to deal with expiring health insurance subsidies.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Democrat Esther Panitch backs former GOP chair for Sandy Springs mayor

Panitch, the only Jewish member of the Georgia Legislature, is backing Rusty Paul because she says he has directly confronted antisemitism.

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The federal government shutdown ends, but new rifts start in Georgia

The "Politically Georgia" podcast breaks down the latest news from Washington, D.C.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ex-Republican Geoff Duncan courts Democrats in his home district

The former Republican received a fairly warm reception when speaking to Forsyth County Democrats about his campaign for governor.

Your Politics Team

Michelle Baruchman

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

Adam Beam

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

Greg Bluestein

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

Caleb Groves

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

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Politics Editor

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Maya T. Prabhu

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

David Wickert

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

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, Burt Jones lead in Georgia governor’s race

Georgia governor poll: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads Democrats and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones ahead with Republicans in race to replace incumbent Brian Kemp.

Interactive: How Ga. Democrats feel about race for governor and key state issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Democrats' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.

Interactive: How Ga. Republicans feel about governor, Senate races and key issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Republicans' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.

EXCLUSIVE

AJC Poll: Georgians across parties support some vaccine mandates

Vaccines may be popular, but feelings about RFK Jr. break down along party lines.

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

Epstein vote was easy; health insurance changes are not

Republicans in Washington still have no plan to deal with expiring health insurance subsidies.

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OPINION

Marjorie Taylor Greene or Trump: Who gets MAGA in the divorce?

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s battles with the president test her base at home in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

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OPINION

If Georgia eliminates the income tax, there are costly tradeoffs to consider

Georgia lawmakers are debating whether to eliminate the state income tax. If they do, they may risk slowing tax revenue growth and spurring increases in other taxes.

State Government

Ex-lawmaker, former Cobb school board member head to Georgia Senate runoff

Two Democrats are top voter getters, headed to runoff in Georgia Senate special election for metro Atlanta seat.

Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

Relations between the State Election Board and the secretary of state's office have frayed after law changes and infighting on the board.

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Lawmakers debate eliminating Georgia’s income tax

Supporters and opponents of eliminating Georgia’s income tax on Monday aired competing visions of what would happen if the state gave up its largest source of revenue.

Investigation into Abrams-linked group could spark new campaign laws

Campaign finance violations linked to Stacey Abrams’ 2018 Democratic campaign for governor may inspire new legislation aimed at curbing illegal election funding.

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Crowded field vies for metro Senate seat in Nov. 18 special election

Six candidates are vying to complete the Senate term being vacated by former state Sen. Jason Esteves. The special election is Nov. 18.

If Georgia drops income tax, will sales taxes rise?

How could Georgia eliminate its income tax? By relying more heavily on sales taxes to pay for government services, a survey of other states shows.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Democrat Esther Panitch backs former GOP chair for Sandy Springs mayor

Panitch, the only Jewish member of the Georgia Legislature, is backing Rusty Paul because she says he has directly confronted antisemitism.

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College Park’s City Council abruptly fires city manager

Lindell Miller was the second College Park city manager ousted this year.

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OPINION

Mike Luckovich: On time wake-up

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones scores another victory over use of campaign cash

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones appears to have scored another victory over Attorney General Chris Carr as the Republican gubernatorial candidates battle over campaign finance issues.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ex-Republican Geoff Duncan courts Democrats in his home district

The former Republican received a fairly warm reception when speaking to Forsyth County Democrats about his campaign for governor.

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OPINION

Marjorie Taylor Greene or Trump: Who gets MAGA in the divorce?

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s battles with the president test her base at home in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

Ex-lawmaker, former Cobb school board member head to Georgia Senate runoff

Two Democrats are top voter getters, headed to runoff in Georgia Senate special election for metro Atlanta seat.

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OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Boxed in

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Georgia lawmakers vote to release Epstein files

The tally marked a dramatic reversal for GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill and a stinging rebuke for Trump, who had furiously tried to block the move.

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OPINION

If Georgia eliminates the income tax, there are costly tradeoffs to consider

Georgia lawmakers are debating whether to eliminate the state income tax. If they do, they may risk slowing tax revenue growth and spurring increases in other taxes.