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Georgia Politics

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Federal judge dismisses DOJ case seeking Georgians’ sensitive voter data

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a case from the Trump administration seeking Georgians' sensitive voter information, ruling it had been filed in the wrong court.

As Georgia storm looms, Kemp directs preparation from abroad

This weekend’s forecasted wintry blast poses a different kind of challenge for Gov. Brian Kemp.

Indicted Georgia lawmaker suspended from office

Gov. Brian Kemp issued the order suspending State Rep. Sharon Henderson following her arrest on pandemic unemployment fraud.

Raffensperger a no-show before state Senate Ethics Committee

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger refuses demands from Lt. Gov Burt Jones, his Republican 2026 gubernatorial opponent, to answer questions over the 2020 election.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

House GOP mulls nixing Raffensperger’s powers to investigate First Liberty

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has intensified his investigation of the now defunct financial institution with deep ties to Republican leaders.

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Will Georgia’s cellphone ban extend to high schools?

The “Politically Georgia” team discusses Georgia's cellphone ban.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Chris Carr proposes anti-corruption plan aimed at public officials

The Republican candidate for governor's plan seems to be a swipe at rival Burt Jones. But Carr says his proposal isn't aimed at one person.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman covers the Georgia House of Representatives and statewide issues.

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Adam Beam

Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.

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Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

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Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Shannon McCaffrey

Politics Editor

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

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Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC.

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David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

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Georgia Legislative Session Preview

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Georgia lawmakers return to Atlanta for 2026 legislative session

The state’s lawmakers return to Atlanta Monday to kick off the second year of the two-year legislative session.

Will Georgia lawmakers revive any bills left unfinished in 2025?

The Georgia General Assembly operates on a two-year biennium, meaning any legislation filed during the first year is still in play for the 2026 session.

Trump wants states to back down on AI laws. Will Georgia follow along?

President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at limiting state AI laws could place Georgia lawmakers in a difficult spot as they intend to push for AI regulations.

‘Affordability’ is the political buzzword of 2026

“Affordability” means different things to different people, and the political parties are offering distinct solutions to voters’ financial worries.

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

At Esteves rally, Democrats fret over Bottoms and Duncan

Concerns about the electability of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan came out at an event to elect Jason Esteves for governor.

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OPINION

After vowing to end earmarks, Republicans bring them roaring back to Congress

Spending for hometown projects is back on Capitol Hill, but not all Georgia Republicans are on board.

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OPINION

Authoritarianism is the real grift. Fighting back is our duty.

Contrary to a column by former Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, fighting Donald Trump's authoritarianism is not a grift. It's a choice to protect the rights of all Georgians.

State Government

In this file photo, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other officials give a news conference at the Georgia Emergency Management headquarters ahead of the storm in January 2025. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

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As Georgia storm looms, Kemp directs preparation from abroad

This weekend’s forecasted wintry blast poses a different kind of challenge for Gov. Brian Kemp.

Raffensperger a no-show before state Senate Ethics Committee

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger refuses demands from Lt. Gov Burt Jones, his Republican 2026 gubernatorial opponent, to answer questions over the 2020 election.

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Josh Lamb speaks during budget hearings at the Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Atlanta. “We’re doing everything we can to move the money along,” Lamb said. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Hurricane Helene relief for Georgia governments finally flowing

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

Democrat heads to runoff in Republican-heavy Macon area Georgia Senate seat

A crowded state Senate special election in a Republican stronghold has again resulted in a Democratic candidate securing a spot in next month’s runoff.

Georgia State Economist Robert Buschman speaks during budget hearings at the Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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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.

How data centers are rattling a Georgia Senate special election

Democrats are hoping concerns over a $21 billion data center near Forsyth could help flip a Republican-held seat in the Georgia General Assembly.

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U.S. House passes final spending bills, reducing shutdown odds

All five Democrats in Georgia's U.S. House delegation opposed a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE.

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OPINION

At Esteves rally, Democrats fret over Bottoms and Duncan

Concerns about the electability of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan came out at an event to elect Jason Esteves for governor.

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Credit: Nathan Posner for the AJC

OPINION

After vowing to end earmarks, Republicans bring them roaring back to Congress

Spending for hometown projects is back on Capitol Hill, but not all Georgia Republicans are on board.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

House GOP mulls nixing Raffensperger’s powers to investigate First Liberty

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has intensified his investigation of the now defunct financial institution with deep ties to Republican leaders.

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The new CDC deputy also a MAHA fan and vaccine skeptic

Dr. Ralph Abraham of Louisiana began as the CDC’s principal deputy director Jan. 5.

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Sapelo Island to stay ‘Geechee’: McIntosh Commission to bend on zoning law

McIntosh County commissioners reversed course after the referendum. They now side with Gullah Geechee residents who want to curb home sizes on Georgia's Sapelo Island.

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Data center tax breaks, energy costs emerge as targets for Georgia lawmakers

The Georgia General Assembly appears poised to consider several pieces of legislation this session that could affect data centers and energy costs associated with them.

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Carter, Dooley amass seven-figure accounts in GOP bid to challenge Ossoff

The Republican U.S. Senate candidate raised $1.1 million in his bid to take on Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.

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Hurricane Helene relief for Georgia governments finally flowing

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

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Georgia high court wants tougher discipline for lawyer who took part in Jan. 6

The Georgia Supreme Court said attorney William McCall Calhoun — who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot — should be disbarred.