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Georgia Senate Republican leader launches campaign for lieutenant governor

Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch says he will run for lieutenant governor.

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Kemp signs bill that could allow Trump to recover Georgia election case costs

Fulton DA Fani Willis has appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court the state Court of Appeals' decision to disqualify her from the Georgia elections case.

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Florida lawyer fined for trying to register for Georgia Senate runoffs

A Florida lawyer agreed to pay a $3,500 fine for posting a Facebook video telling Republicans to register to vote in Georgia before the 2021 U.S. Senate runoffs.

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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

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

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TORPY: An SOS from teachers — jail parents when Johnny goes ballistic

The Georgia Federation of Teachers went to the state Capitol with proposed legislation that could fine or jail parents if their kid attacks a teacher.

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New Georgia law shields Roundup maker from some cancer-related lawsuits

The legislation aims to protect Bayer from lawsuits where customers have claimed there were no warnings that the popular weed killer Roundup could cause cancer.

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‘It’s a mess’: Georgia utility elections restart amid power price hikes and voting rights case

Elections are resuming after years of delays amid a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Georgia's statewide voting method for the Public Service Commission.

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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

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

Get real, fact-based reporting and analysis on Georgia politics and the upcoming elections every Monday-Friday. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut.

‘Human composting’ is a thing. It’ll soon be legal in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a bill legalizing ‘terramation’ as a method for disposing of a deceased person’s body.

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Here’s why Georgia’s income tax cuts could cost you more

Georgia Republicans want to continue cutting the state's income tax. But that could mean adding sales tax on services, from haircuts to healthcare.

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Georgia has a 2026 budget. Will federal cuts upend it?

Georgia officials Friday celebrated a new $37.8 billion state spending plan that devotes more money to schools, prisons and other priorities.

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State aids Georgia farmers, timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed legislation designed to aid farmers and timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene.

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Democratic state senator launches bid for Georgia lieutenant governor in Savannah

Democratic Sen. Josh McLaurin is the first politician to launch his 2026 campaign for lieutenant governor. Current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is expected to run for governor.

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Survey: Georgia OB-GYNs say state abortion law risks mothers’ health

A survey of 38 OB-GYNs found that nearly half of doctors said they have personally encountered cases where care had to be delayed because of Georgia's abortion law.

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Who is Georgia’s new Democratic Party Chairman Charlie Bailey?

Charlie Bailey, an attorney who has worked in both the criminal and civil justice system, is the new chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

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Legalize marijuana, say most Georgians in an AJC poll

Support of legalization of recreation marijuana is rising in Georgia, according to an AJC poll that shows 56% in favor of the idea.

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Rollback of Biden-era water heater rule celebrated at Georgia factory

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says rolling back water heater energy efficiency requirements will save jobs at a factory in Griffin, Georgia.

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Internet giants challenge Georgia law designed to shield children from harm

A group representing Facebook, X, YouTube and other social companies have filed a lawsuit to overturn a Georgia law that seeks to limit minors’ access to some online services.