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Isaac Sabetai is an audience specialist with the state and federal politics team. He builds data visualizations and other projects that help explain what Georgia lawmakers are doing and how the state is or isn't changing.
Emily Merwin DiRico has been doing information design and news application development at the AJC since she arrived as a summer intern in 2009. Her mission is to help readers understand complex data and how it affects them.
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Congressman David Scott faces a new wave of Georgia challengers
Despite the concerns about his health and age as well as facing another tough primary contest, U.S. Rep. David Scott said he will seek another term in the House.
Kemp makes case for Dooley in call to GOP donors
Kemp made the case for Dooley in a private donor call early Friday. “He’s a hard worker who can connect with people and will bring common sense to Washington,” he said.
State lawmakers discuss how to cut insurance costs for consumers in Georgia
Georgia state representatives are reviewing the insurance industry’s system for setting rates and processing claims during five meetings throughout the state.
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Georgia could restart regional energy, water reviews for data center proposals
Georgia is weighing rule changes to once again make certain data centers disclose information about their resource requirements to local planning authorities.
From Ponzi fallout to party power: Frost dynasty clings to Coweta GOP
By the end of the two-hour meeting, Brant Frost V had stepped down as Coweta County GOP chair. But in a show of his continued influence, he took on a new role.
After a decade of delays, $148M renovation to Cross Keys High begins
The $148 million project is expected to be completed in 2028. The school, which serves about 1,600 students, will remain open during construction.