Video recap: Georgia GOP convention Day One

Here is a recap of the first day of the Georgia GOP convention in Columbus, and a look-ahead to Day 2.

Georgia GOP Convention draws crowd in anticipation of Trump's visit. Atlanta Journal-Constitution team bringing live coverage of weekend.

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Democratic state senator launches bid for Georgia lieutenant governor in Savannah

Democratic Sen. Josh McLaurin is the first politician to launch his 2026 campaign for lieutenant governor. Current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is expected to run for governor.

Democrats must flip House, ‘seize Trump’s power,’ Warnock says

At a South Atlanta town hall that lasted more than two hours, U.S. senator condemns Trump administration, calling its first 100 days ‘unabashed corruption’

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AJC poll: Kemp vs. Ossoff in 2026 dead heat

The "Politically Georgia" hosts discuss the 2026 Senate race.

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Patricia Murphy: Meet the mom and small business owner suing Trump over tariffs

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With Kemp out, here’s where the 2026 US Senate race in Georgia stands

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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

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‘MAGA warrior’ Buddy Carter jumps into Georgia Senate race against Ossoff

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter launches Georgia Senate bid to unseat Jon Ossoff

$110M Ponzi scheme investors lose appeals against Oppenheimer

Retirees who invested their life savings in a Marietta man’s $110 million Ponzi scheme have lost their lawsuits against his former employer, Oppenheimer.

Dalton college student joins father in ICE detention after traffic stop

The back-to-back arrests of the Dalton father and daughter illustrate the risks of getting behind the wheel for immigrants living in the country without legal status.