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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Grand jury testimony shows how some Republicans kept their distance from Trump

Lawfare published thousands of pages of grand jury testimony on Thursday from Fulton County's dismissed election interference case against President Donald Trump.

Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Trump stumps for Burt Jones in crowded Republican race for governor

The Republican candidates for governor have all embraced President Donald Trump. But the president reminded voters on Wednesday that his pick is Burt Jones.

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Why some Georgia candidates for governor are fighting for second place

Democrats and Republicans trailing in the polls are hoping to force runoffs after the May 19 primary.

Your Politics Team

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is a politics reporter covering the impacts of policy on everday Georgians.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is a politics reporter covering the impacts of policy on everday Georgians.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

2026 Georgia Voter Guide

EXCLUSIVE

Early voting gets underway: Check out AJC’s Voter Guide for more on candidates

From candidate profiles to answers for frequently asked questions, we have your guide to this year’s election with Georgia Votes, our 2026 Voter Guide.

Meet the candidates for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Meet the Candidates for Governor in Georgia

Voting early in the Georgia primaries? Here’s what to know.

Opinion and Voices

Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

PATRICIA MURPHY

Michael Thurmond, Democrats’ ‘sleeper’ candidate, is right where he wants to be

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a commanding lead in the polls. But Thurmond could be a formidable opponent in a runoff race.

DAVID PLAZAS

America at 250: Georgia cities like Eatonton restore our faith in democracy

Seven small Georgia towns are hosting the 'Voices and Votes' exhibit in partnership with Georgia Humanities as part of the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street tour

PATRICIA MURPHY

Georgia Republicans are trying to hold onto power. Trump isn’t helping.

The 2026 statewide races in Georgia still seem like Republicans’ to lose. But President Donald Trump isn’t making it easy.

Georgia lawmakers vowed to cut tax breaks. They approved more instead.

How an affordable housing bill became a tax break for the Georgia forestry industry

Georgia begins issuing surplus tax refunds

Georgia begins issuing tax refunds of up to $500

Democrats want to flip the Georgia Legislature. The primary offers a preview.

In an emotional speech before being sentenced, former state Rep. Karen Bennett expressed remorse for her actions. (Courtesy of Karen Bennett)

Former Democratic state lawmaker sentenced for pandemic unemployment fraud

GUEST COLUMN

Too many Americans can’t get mental health treatment. Georgia can do better.

More AJC Politics

GOP urges Kemp to call a special session to redraw maps after court ruling

AJC asks judge to open a secret lawsuit from two Supreme Court candidates

Attorneys for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution argue the public has a right to know allegations against two candidates for the state Supreme Court.

In Georgia governor’s race, Republicans spend big while Democrats scrape for cash

The four main Republican candidates have more than $13.5 million in cash on hand, more than five times their Democratic counterparts.

AJC EXCLUSIVE

Brian Kemp set to sign Georgia tax-cut bills

The governor has told state lawmakers he plans to sign bills that would lower Georgia's income tax rate and limit Georgia property tax assessment increases.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Grand jury testimony shows how some Republicans kept their distance from Trump

Lawfare published thousands of pages of grand jury testimony on Thursday from Fulton County's dismissed election interference case against President Donald Trump.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Michael Thurmond, Democrats’ ‘sleeper’ candidate, is right where he wants to be

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a commanding lead in the polls. But Thurmond could be a formidable opponent in a runoff race.

Voters back AI rules as campaigns’ fake videos, deepfakes prompt concerns

AJC exclusive poll finds there’s common ground among Georgia Republicans and Democrats that the government should do more to regulate AI.

BILL TORPY

DA Fani Willis’ revenge tour? Judicial races suggest an enemies list.

Word in legal circles is that Willis, never one to shy away from a fight, recruited them to run against judges who have irked her.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Trump stumps for Burt Jones in crowded Republican race for governor

The Republican candidates for governor have all embraced President Donald Trump. But the president reminded voters on Wednesday that his pick is Burt Jones.

Morehouse students reject congressman to speak at their graduation

Congressman still plans to speak at Morehouse med school ceremony amid backlash

Rep. Rich McCormick is a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine. Current students say his views and votes go against the school’s mission to increase diversity.

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

Judge denies Fulton’s request for return of 2020 ballots seized in FBI raid

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled the U.S. Department of Justice does not have to return troves of 2020 election records it seized from Fulton County.