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Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson, center, speaks to members of the media during a campaign event at the Monterey Mexican Restaurant, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Doraville, Ga. This is Jackson’s first event after the Georgia Governor Runoff. Also pictured is Georgia insurance commissioner John King, second from right. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Here’s how Rick Jackson spent $108 million in the Republican race for governor

Rick Jackson spent tens of millions of dollars on television and cable advertising, dominating the airwaves to win the Republican nomination for Georgia governor.

Georgia’s campaign finance watchdog is stepping down

Here are the new Georgia laws set to take effect July 1

Georgia stakeholders cheer Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship

Politically Georgia

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How the U.S. Supreme Court may have given Mike Collins a helping hand

Three Supreme Court rulings in rapid succession on Tuesday instantly jolted the political landscape heading into Georgia’s 2026 elections.

Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ossoff doubles down on anti-corruption message in reelection bid

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's first general election TV ad highlights his bipartisan investigation into Georgia's foster care system and legislation combating child sex trafficking.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Fulton election board dispute goes to Georgia Supreme Court

The dispute over whether Fulton County must seat two Republican-backed members to its election board is headed to the state’s highest court.

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 an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everday Georgians.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and 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

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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.

Keisha Lance Bottoms is in for a very different race against Rick Jackson

Georgia election: Here’s who will be on the ballot in November

Latest results for Tuesday’s primary runoff races across Georgia

Opinion and Voices

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America at 250: How to live the ‘Georgia Way’ as a discipline for public life

Americans can find inspiration in Georgia's story as citizens celebration the birth of the United States of America 250 years ago.

Readers write

Georgia needs stronger water systems needed for drought, flooding; governmental powers belong to the people; and GOP not bothered by Trump’s enemies list.

PATRICIA MURPHY

The speaker becomes the leader

Jon Burns emerged as the most powerful GOP leader at the Georgia Capitol this week, getting the final word for Republicans on what to do and how to do it.

Georgia’s tax debate: Raise sales taxes to lower property taxes?

Georgia lawmakers give businesses a boost in court battles

Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028

Georgia’s special legislative session ends with no redistricting

Georgia Republicans move to keep touchscreen voting to head off election mess

Georgia Democrats block sales-for-property tax swap

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ossoff challenges Collins to three debates in Senate race

It appears that U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and his Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, will debate at least once headed into the November election.

GUEST COLUMN

America at 250: How to live the ‘Georgia Way’ as a discipline for public life

Americans can find inspiration in Georgia's story as citizens celebration the birth of the United States of America 250 years ago.

Georgia’s campaign finance watchdog is stepping down

Georgia ethics chief who won record-setting fine against group founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is stepping down.

Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson hosts his first event post runoff

Here’s how Rick Jackson spent $108 million in the Republican race for governor

Rick Jackson spent tens of millions of dollars on television and cable advertising, dominating the airwaves to win the Republican nomination for Georgia governor.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How the U.S. Supreme Court may have given Mike Collins a helping hand

Three Supreme Court rulings in rapid succession on Tuesday instantly jolted the political landscape heading into Georgia’s 2026 elections.

Fulton seeks state millions for mental health

Stalking claims lead to temporary protective order against Fulton manager

Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson is prohibited from getting close to a neighbor in their Roswell subdivision. His attorney says Anderson has done nothing wrong.

Readers write

Georgia needs stronger water systems needed for drought, flooding; governmental powers belong to the people; and GOP not bothered by Trump’s enemies list.

Here are the new Georgia laws set to take effect July 1

New Georgia laws taking effect July 1 will impact cellphones in schools, medical cannabis rules, paid maternal leave and more.

Georgia stakeholders cheer Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship

Analysts say a Supreme Court decision in favor of the Trump administration's order ending birthright citizenship could have upended Georgia’s economy.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ossoff doubles down on anti-corruption message in reelection bid

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's first general election TV ad highlights his bipartisan investigation into Georgia's foster care system and legislation combating child sex trafficking.