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Rick Jackson campaigns in Perry
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

As GOP derides ‘Communist crazies,’ Rick Jackson sticks to his script

At the Georgia Faith & Freedom Coalition's annual gathering, the Republican nominee for governor focused on his personal story instead of base-pleasing issues.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff calls for inspectors at AI research labs amid industry fears

The Democratic U.S. senator is running for reelection in one of the most closely watched races in the country.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia GOP’s Texas unity tour runs into old party feuds

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Opinion and Voices

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GUEST COLUMN

DACA recipients have kept their word for 14 years. Time for Washington to act.

The Trump administration is quietly dismantling the 14-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and longtime U.S. residents are stuck in the middle.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

The Democratic Socialists of America believe what??

The DSA is gaining ground in Georgia. But some of their big ideas have even some Democrats saying, "Wait, what?"

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Josh McKoon, Georgia GOP chair, is betting on the Republican base in 2026

Inside Georgia GOP Chair John McKoon’s plan to skip “mythical” undecided voters in favor of Trump die-hards to win in November.

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DACA recipients have kept their word for 14 years. Time for Washington to act.

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Bottoms’ data center stance reflects a fast-changing Georgia debate

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

As GOP derides ‘Communist crazies,’ Rick Jackson sticks to his script

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Dr. Oz helps John King promote a health insurance tool for businesses

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Bottoms, Jackson clash over data centers. Both have history with the industry.

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Georgia is shopping for a new voting system for 2028, but is there time?