David Wickert

David Wickert has been a reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 2010. He writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Prior to arriving in Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Washington state, Illinois, Virginia and Tennessee. He lives near Lilburn with his wife Shelly and their two children.

Latest from David Wickert

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.

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

Property tax bills in Georgia are up. Should relief come from higher sales taxes?

Georgia’s special legislative session ends with no redistricting

Georgia Legislature approves fix to looming elections mess on Tuesday.

Georgia lawmakers closer to fixing election mess

Georgia lawmakers debate hand recounting ballots and property taxes during the General Assembly's fourth day of a special session on Monday.

2 state senators battle for Georgia lieutenant governor

Republican Greg Dolezal and Democrat Josh McLaurin are running to be Georgia's lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3 general election.

Georgia Democrats block sales-for-property tax swap

Property tax bills were defeated in the Georgia General Assembly.

Georgia GOP wants to lower property taxes. They need help from Democrats.

Republicans want to put more than a hundred tax-cutting referendums on the ballot this fall. But they'll need some Democrats to vote with them to make it happen.

Federal court rules a fundraising advantage for Burt Jones is likely illegal

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier ruling that prohibits Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ leadership committee from supporting his campaign for governor.

Former Georgia House Majority Leader Larry Walker dies at 84

Majority leader from 1986 to 2004, he is the father of current Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III.