Here is a recap of the first day of the Georgia GOP convention in Columbus, and a look-ahead to Day 2.
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Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter. He is also an author, TV analyst and co-host of the Politically Georgia podcast.
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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is pushing to extend the insurance subsidies, while his Republican rivals oppose it.
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A Native American boarding school established by Moravian missionaries in North Georgia in the early 19th century reveals a complicated and compelling history.
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Midtown Bright, the annual winter lights display, was cut back this year.
