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    Gov. Brian Kemp, left, told the state's budget writers on Tuesday that Georgia’s economy is ready to grow. “I am optimistic that the strong economic foundation we have built together will continue to support our robust recovery,” the governor said. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)
    Politics| 1h ago
    State economist: Georgia recovery will be strong once most vaccinated
    010521 SOCIAL CIRCLE: Voters socially distance while waiting in line to cast their votes in the runoff election inside the gymnasium at Social Circle Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Social Circle. Turnout was heavy at the site where more than 900 voted during the November general election with numbers in the runoff already above 800 with more than 90 minutes remaining before the polls closed.   Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
    Politics| 2h ago
    Ban on outside elections funding proposed in Georgia
    President Donald Trump arrives at a rally in Dalton, Ga., while campaigning for Republican U.S. Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. Trump, Perdue and Loeffler all suffered losses in Georgia's last election cycle, thrusting state into the middle of fighting within the Republican Party about its direction in the future. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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    Trump leaves behind a Georgia GOP mired in conflict
    Robert Boens of Atlanta unfurls the American flag at the barricades surrounding the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration, but the scene was quiet for the day. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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    Georgia Capitol quiet Sunday amid show of police, military might
    Robert Boens of Atlanta unfurls the American flag at the barricades surrounding the state Capitol on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Armed militias planned to protest the election of President-elect Joe Biden ahead of Wednesday's inauguration, but the scene was quiet for the day. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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    Georgia Capitol mostly quiet against heavy police presence
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    Georgia authorities prepare for armed protests at state Capitol
    State Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Savannah, has proposed a bill that would authorize the Georgia Lottery to manage an online sports wagering system, with some proceeds going to fund HOPE scholarships. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
    Politics
    Backers begin another bid to legalize sports betting in Georgia
    The Forsyth County election board voted Friday to reject six ballots from ineligible voters after over 5,000 voters had been challenged. From left: election board members Joel Natt, Carla Radzikinas, Barbara Luth, Matthew Blender and Randy Ingram. MARK NIESSE / mark.niesse@ajc.com
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    Georgia voter challenges fall short, with few ballots thrown out
    Paulding County School District Superintendent Brian Otott will retire from the district May 31.
    Education
    Paulding County schools superintendent retiring
    Gov. Brian Kemp, center, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, left, and House Speaker David Ralston wear masks at the governor's State of the State address. The persistence of the coronavirus pandemic threatens to force a suspension of the legislative session for a second straight year. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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    Week One: Georgia legislative session off to rocky start
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