About the Authors
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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Report: Election board member violated conduct code by going to Trump rally
A Georgia Inspector General's report found State Election Board Vice Chair Janice Johnston violated the board's code of conduct by attending a Donald Trump campaign rally.
Georgia investigators ramp up probe into First Liberty collapse
Witnesses are being called in Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's civil inquiry into the collapse of First Liberty Building & Loan.
Red flags piling up for Georgia Republicans heading into 2026 midterms
The warnings are mounting for Georgia Republicans about the danger they'll face in the 2026 midterm elections if the party does not change course.
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School closures loom as metro Atlanta grapples with enrollment decline
Demographic changes and the rise of school choice are driving a public school enrollment decline in metro Atlanta.
Temperatures dip to near freezing as arctic blast moves into Atlanta
Lows in the teens and 20s are in store for Sunday and Monday mornings, the National Weather Service said.
Washington County coach Robert Edwards let go
Washington County coach Robert Edwards was let go on Saturday after his fifth season at the helm. The former UGA running back went 20-24 in his five seasons.