Adam Beam

Adam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter. He started his career covering politics in South Carolina for The State newspaper. He then spent a decade at the Associated Press writing about politics and government in Kentucky and California.

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Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta

Biggest boast? Shrewdest move? Highlights from Trump’s Georgia visit.

The president's visit to Rome on Thursday was a place to see and been seen for Georgia's 2026 Republican candidates.

Trump aims to sell positive message about the economy today in Georgia

The president will headline an event in Rome today ahead of a special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.

Trump’s tariffs struck down

Emergency hearing for death row prisoner

FBI’s Fulton County raid prompts ACLU attorney to run for state Senate

Rahul Garabadu hopes to replace Democratic state Sen. Nabilah Parkes, who is not seeking reelection to run for insurance commissioner.

6 questions about Donald Trump’s return to Georgia

Trump will visit Rome on Thursday to talk about his economic agenda. But the president rarely sticks to the script.

Ossoff accuses Trump of ordering Fulton County raid to suppress Black voters

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff says the fact that Black voters helped defeat President Donald Trump in 2020 may outrage him more than the loss itself.

Derek Dooley urges Congress to give NCAA the power to enforce its rules

The former college football coach says if he is elected to the U.S. Senate he will "educate everybody" about the issue.

McBath recalls her son’s death while pressing Bondi on immigration shootings

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath urged Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration to show the same compassion to the family members of people killed by immigration agents.

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After ICE shootings, Georgia mulls stiffer penalties for obstructing police

A bill in the state Legislature would make it a felony to obstruct law enforcement operations with a vehicle.

Officials gather for annual Faith & Freedom luncheon

Republicans report more cash than Democrats in races for two top Georgia offices

New data shows how much candidates raised between July and Jan. 31 as candidates prepare for the furious final weeks before the May 19 primary.