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State Rep. Ruwa Romman, D-Duluth — pictured in this file photo from October — is ending her campaign for governor. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Democratic lawmaker quits race for Georgia governor

Romman said she decided to withdraw after learning well-financed outside groups were lining up behind another candidate and that grassroots networks were mobilities elsewhere.

Former federal prosecutors denounce FBI seizure of Fulton County ballots

The FBI’s investigation of Fulton records is a trip down memory lane

Two liberal challengers test Georgia’s entrenched Supreme Court

Trump reaches deal to end suit over ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’

President Donald Trump and his 2024 election campaign have settled a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the estate of R&B singer Isaac Hayes.

Reality TV star says she’s serious about her run for Congress

Dr. Heavenly Kimes, a practicing dentist and star of Bravo's "Married to Medicine," has launched a campaign for Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

Justice Department: Fulton has no grounds for return of ballots

In a new filing in federal court, the Justice Department seeks to dismiss Fulton County's motion to return the 2020 ballots and cancel next week's scheduled hearing.

Judge: Burt Jones’ political committee must stop funding his campaign

A federal judge Friday ordered a political committee controlled by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to stop spending money on his gubernatorial campaign.

Georgia officials are not taking over Fulton County’s elections. For now.

State Election Board skirts calls for a takeover of Fulton County election operations after FBI 2020 ballot seizure.

Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta

In Georgia, Trump returns to a familiar theme — the 2020 election

The president’s stop in Rome comes amid tensions from last month’s FBI raid on a Fulton County election warehouse and several high-profile primary races.

OPINION

State of the Union offers Trump a chance for a reset

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have different priorities heading into his State of the Union address next week.

Fulton Commission Dems mistrust colleague listed as witness for FBI raid

Republican Commissioner Bridget Thorne’s affidavit was used by the FBI to convince a magistrate judge to sign a search warrant for 2020 election ballots.

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

How an election activist influenced the FBI’s raid on Fulton County

Federal authorities relied on information from a conservative election activist with a troubled past to seize hundreds of boxes of Fulton County's 2020 election records.

Republicans hold Middle Georgia Senate seat after special election runoff

Steven McNeel wins state Senate runoff, keeping Middle Georgia seat in Republican hands.

Fulton blasts credibility of White House election chief who spurred FBI raid

Fulton County argued the U.S. Department of Justice omitted facts about its witnesses used to justify the FBI raid for the county's 2020 election records.

GOP utility regulator not seeking reelection

Republican won’t seek reelection to Georgia Public Service Commission

Tricia Pridemore said her decision not to seek reelection came after “deep reflection” and “thoughtful conversations with my family, colleagues and trusted advisors.”

Trump to tout his economic agenda in northwest Georgia visit Thursday

The president's visit comes amid campaigning in Georgia's 14th District for a special election next month to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Fulton seeks to assure voters ahead of midterm elections

Fulton County officials prepare for the 2026 midterms after the FBI seized troves of it's 2020 election records last month.

Skeptics of 2020 election look for answers from FBI raid in Fulton

Allegations of fraud and mismanagement have dogged Fulton County since 2020.

LISTEN

‘Politically Georgia’ looks at two open congressional seats

Greg Bluestein hosts Thursday’s episode of the "Politically Georgia" podcast with Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell.