error: no ad slot id exists: undefined
ajc logo
ajc logoajc logo
Log In
  • ePaper
  • Newsletters
  • AJC Events
  • Help Center

Politics

  • Politically Georgia
  • Trump Administration
  • Legislature
  • 2026 Elections Updates
  • Quick Links
    • ePaper
    • Newsletters
    • AJC Events
    • Help Center
  • Politics
    • Politically Georgia
    • Trump Administration
    • Legislature
    • Legislative Navigator
    • Elections
    • Patricia Murphy
    • Jamie Dupree
  • News
    • Metro Atlanta
    • Georgia News
    • National & World News
    • Education
    • Inspire Atlanta
    • Traffic
    • Weather
  • Business
    • Georgia Companies
    • Growth & Development
    • Jobs
    • Climate
    • Entertainment Industry
    • Tech
    • Atlanta Airport
    • AJC Her+Story
  • Sports
    • AJC Varsity
    • Braves
    • UGA
    • Falcons
    • Georgia Tech
    • United
    • Hawks
    • Dream
    • State Sports Report
  • Lifestyle
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Food & Dining
    • Dining Guides
    • Wellness
    • Things to do
    • Access ATL
    • Travel
    • AJC Peachtree Road Race
  • UATL
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Fashion
    • 404ward
    • The LineUp
    • Podcast
  • Opinion
    • Readers Write
    • AJC Columnists
    • Mike Luckovich
    • Get Schooled
    • Real Life with Nedra Rhone
    • Torpy at Large
    • Contact the AJC Editorial Board
  • Investigations
    • Data Journalism
    • Dangerous Dwellings: An AJC investigation
    • Unprotected: Senior Care
    • Breakdown
  • Podcasts
    • Breakdown
    • Politically Georgia
  • More
    • Daily Savings
    • Classifieds
    • Jobs
    • Obituaries
    • Politically Georgia Newsletter
    • Photo Galleries
    • Pulse
    • Videos
ajc logo in background
  • About
    • Help Center
    • About the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    • Newsroom Ethics Code
    • Careers
    • Archive
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Send a News Tip
    • Advertise
    • AJC Newsroom
  • Our Products
    • ePaper
    • Newsletters
    • All AJC Podcasts
    • AJC Events
    • Download iOS App
    • Download Android App
  • Subscription
    • Digital Subscription
    • Manage Subscription
    • Group Subscriptions
    • Subscription Terms & Conditions
    • NIE/Newspapers in Education
Follow Us
© 2025 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All Rights Reserved.
By using this website, you accept the terms of our
Online Services Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, CCPA, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices.
Learn about Careers at Cox Enterprises.
Politics
PHOTOS: Calvin Smyre through the years
Photos of Georgia Rep. Calvin Smyre who has served 48 years in office.
‘The guy in the glass’: Longtime Rep. Calvin Smyre wraps 48 years in office
Long time coming: MLK statue unveiled at Georgia Capitol
President visits Decatur preschool
0000677196
A Capitol Who's Who: Most powerful players
ELECTORAL VOTE
Ralston elected, declares a new day in the House
Murphy's portrait unveiled in House chamber
University of Georgia Zell B. Miller Learning Center, June 26, 2013
AJC at the Gold Dome
Arthur Blank, others visit with state legislators
0000322834
Capitol, general assembly, state house, state senate, crossover day, atanta, gergia
Oct. 2, 2013
Celebrating a victory
Feb. 26, 2015
LEG CITIZENS ARREST
Jan. 14, 2016 - Atlanta - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, who served in the Georgia House in 1993, was introduced by Rep. Calvin Smyre (left), D - Columbus, as a guest speaker, as Speaker of the House David Ralston looks on. Westmoreland, who has announced he is not running for reelection to congress. Activity in the House and Senate was mostly ceremonial today. Deal administration officials (Chief of Staff Chris Riley and Office of Planning and Budget Director Theresa MacCartney) held a briefing on the FY17 budget and members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus released it's 2016 legislative agenda. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM
John Lewis at the State Capitol
Remembering Tom Murphy
Medical marijuana oil sales signed into Georgia law
Crossover Day
0001375847
Calvin Smyre
0000893844
0012856451
Calvin Smyre
0001419731
Calvin Smyre
‘The guy in the glass’: Longtime Rep. Calvin Smyre wraps 48 years in office
1 / 30
State Rep. Calvin Smyre, 74, will wrap up 48-years at the Capitol on Monday. Historians say the Columbus Democrat has served more consecutive years in office than any other lawmaker. Here's a look back at Smyre's years in office.

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates his 11-yard touchdown run with Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57, left) and offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun, right, during the second quarter against Marshall in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Marshall in season opener

The Georgia Bulldogs opened their football season with a dominating victory over Marshall in Sanford Stadium on Saturday.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (David Zalubowski/AP)
Placeholder Image

Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Colorado in 2025 season opener

Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Aug. 29, 2025. The game was the season opener for each team.

North Gwinnett defensive back Andruw Gist (center) tackles Colquitt County wide receiver A’zhiyen Alridge (left) after a reception by Alridge during the first half at Tom Robinson Field at North Gwinnett High School on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Suwanee. North Gwinnett won 21-7. (Jason Getz/AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: North Gwinnett vs. Colquitt County high school football

North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 21-7 in a football game at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee on Friday.

Roswell kicker Balint Vorosmarty (26) celebrates with a teammate after kicking the winning field goal against Walton in the final seconds of their game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Roswell vs. Walton high school football

Roswell defeated Walton, 30-28, in a football game at Walton High School in Marietta on Friday.

Former CDC leaders (from left) Daniel Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis and Debra Houry are greeted by CDC staff and supporters as they gather to rally for the departing leaders outside the CDC headquarters, Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Atlanta.  Top leaders who resigned their positions at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency’s director were escorted out of the building Thursday morning. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Supporters cheer resigning CDC leaders

Top leaders who resigned their positoins at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency's director were escorted out of the building Thurs

Renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned upgrades for Cross Keys High School in Atlanta. The original building dates back to the 1950s. (Courtesy of the DeKalb County School District)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Photo courtesy DeKalb County School District

See the planned Cross Key High School renovations

These renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned renovations at Cross Keys High School.

Binta Darbo (front) runs drills during the 5th annual Girls Flag Football Showcase hosed by the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: Falcons’ Girls Flag Football Showcase

Nearly 200 high school flag football players competed at the Falcons’ fifth annual Girls Flag Football Showcase on Monday night.

Tommy Fleetwood, of England, lifts the PGA Tour Championship trophy at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Final Round of Tour Championship

Tommy Fleetwood captured the Tour Championship Sunday, winning his first PGA Tour event.