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Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program
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Kemp urges ‘fiscal sanity’ as lawmakers race to adjourn

As lawmakers haggle over the final details of Georgia’s $38.5 billion budget, Kemp remains especially protective of the state’s still‑buoyant — if shrinking — surplus.

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Governor’s race accusations roil an already tense legislative session

Two House Republicans backing billionaire Rick Jackson are now openly accusing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones of bottling up their bills in retaliation for endorsing his rival.

Photos: Presidential candidates make their pitch in Atlanta
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Ahead of Atlanta visit, Cory Booker casts Georgia as key political battleground

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker heads to Atlanta on Friday to appear alongside U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock at the First Baptist Church of Decatur.

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Gov. Brian Kemp takes one last lap at the Georgia Legislature

Capping his final legislative session, Gov. Brian Kemp appears at the Capitol for "one last ride."

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‘Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn’ still captures Atlanta’s spirit 30 years later

Former Atlanta mayors Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson Jr. transformed the city — a journey documented in Gary Pomerantz's 1996 book "Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn."

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Workers install solar panels on the roof of a home in Decatur in October. Solar power is one of the renewable energy sources that Public Service Commissioner Peter Hubbard advocates for to help with rising electricity bills and maintaining reliability in Georgia. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2025)
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As Georgia’s economy and electricity system grows, keep energy affordable

Georgia must make keeping energy affordable a top priority as the economy and electricity demands grow. Here are a few ideas on how to make that happen.

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Gov. Brian Kemp takes one last lap at the Georgia Legislature

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At state Capitol, affordability was the agenda. Now it’s the campaign battle.

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Georgia won’t switch to Atlantic Standard Time after all

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‘Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn’ still captures Atlanta’s spirit 30 years later

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Georgia lawmakers approve income tax cut, property tax relief

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Georgia General Assembly Sine Die Wrap Up

Sine Die live updates recap: Final day of 2026 Georgia legislative session

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Burt Jones putting the squeeze on top GOP rival Rick Jackson

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A Sine Die Seder: Why this night was different from all others

Workers install solar panels on the roof of a home in Decatur in October. Solar power is one of the renewable energy sources that Public Service Commissioner Peter Hubbard advocates for to help with rising electricity bills and maintaining reliability in Georgia. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2025)
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As Georgia’s economy and electricity system grows, keep energy affordable

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Kemp urges ‘fiscal sanity’ as lawmakers race to adjourn