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

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

Trump: Fulton FBI raid will show 2020 election was stolen

Catch up on the latest news from the FBI raid in Georgia.

More rumors than details emerge about FBI seizure of troves of 2020 records

Stretching into the third day since the FBI raided Fulton County for troves of 2020 election records, more speculation than concrete details arises.

Fulton County elections FBI raid press Conference

Georgia officials scramble for details of FBI raid of Fulton County election center

New details of the FBI’s seizure of Fulton County election ballots trickled out Thursday as the potential repercussions of the raid echoed across Georgia.

Fulton County election raid: A timeline of how we got here

Trump vs. Fulton County: Events leading up to FBI raid seeking 2020 ballots.

Burns unveils plan to eliminate property taxes on most Georgia homes

Burns unveils plan to eliminate property taxes on Georgia homes

The proposal would fundamentally change how local governments fund schools, roads and other local services.

Georgia Senate investigators want testimony from Stacey Abrams

A Georgia Senate committee that’s spent the last two years investigating Fani Willis plans to finish its work with a bang

Hurricane Helene relief for Georgia governments finally flowing

State leaders expressed frustration over the release of emergency aid from the federal government.

Georgia economist projects slow growth, lingering inflation for 2026

The report by State Economist Robert Buschman will shape a week of legislative negotiations on the state budget.

Officials outline agendas in annual Eggs & Issues breakfast

Kemp budget includes tax cuts, $2,000 for teachers and state employees

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday unveiled plans to put more than $2 billion back in the pockets of taxpayers through tax cuts and rebates.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has asked a federal judge to grant him the same fundraising abilities as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as they both run for governor. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Judge weighs lawsuit to bypass Georgia campaign contribution limits

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has challenged state laws limiting his ability to raise money. He wants to be able to raise unlimited cash, like Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.