Georgia Politics

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Northwest Georgia voters take the first step in finding Greene’s successor

Seventeen candidates are on the ballot in Tuesday's all-party special election in northwest Georgia to pick a successor to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Paper ballot bill dies on Crossover Day

Georgia voters are no closer to knowing how they'll cast ballots this fall after election legislation collapsed on Crossover Day.

3 Georgia General Assembly seats up for grabs in Tuesday special election

Resignations triggered two special elections in the state House and one in the state Senate.

Fani Willis blasts Georgia Senate panel — again

Willis criticized legislation aimed at creating more state oversight of locally elected prosecutors following her prosecution of President Trump and his co-defendants.

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Rick Jackson sues Burt Jones for defamation amid heated governor’s race

The two Republican candidates for governor have been targeting each other in campaign ads.

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‘Politically Georgia:’ Two races for the state’s top court

The "Politically Georgia" podcast covers a pair of races for the state Supreme Court.

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6 takeaways from a hectic Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature

Lawmakers debated sports betting, touchscreen voting systems and Fani Willis ahead of a key legislative deadline last week.

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Michelle Baruchman

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

Adam Beam

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

Greg Bluestein

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

Caleb Groves

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

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

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Natalie Mendenhall

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

Tia Mitchell

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

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Maya T. Prabhu

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

David Wickert

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

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.

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.

Opinion and Voices

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How the Rev. Jesse Jackson got corporate America to take diversity seriously

The Rev. Jesse Jackson did not just march on the streets. He went to corporate America C-suite leaders to demand opportunities for Americans of diverse backgrounds.

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Congress can do better — and so can Georgia

In his final column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jamie Dupree says little has changed over the last five years in Congress. That's not a good thing.

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Ga. small businesses shouldn’t have to sacrifice health care coverage to grow

As family health care premiums continue to rise annually, small businesses are facing tough choices about offering health coverage, but a state bill would create a new option.

State Government

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House budget would pay for literacy coaches in every elementary school

Efforts to improve literacy among Georgia children could get a big boost if a new state spending plan becomes law.

Fani Willis blasts Georgia Senate panel — again

Willis criticized legislation aimed at creating more state oversight of locally elected prosecutors following her prosecution of President Trump and his co-defendants.

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3 Georgia General Assembly seats up for grabs in Tuesday special election

Resignations triggered two special elections in the state House and one in the state Senate.

Paper ballot bill dies on Crossover Day

Georgia voters are no closer to knowing how they'll cast ballots this fall after election legislation collapsed on Crossover Day.

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Georgia Legislature takes aim at data center tax breaks on Crossover Day

Friday was the deadline for bills to clear either the House or the Senate in the Georgia Legislature to remain alive this session.

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Follow Crossover Day action live from the Georgia Capitol

Live reporting from the Georgia General Assembly on a crucial legislative day.

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House budget would pay for literacy coaches in every elementary school

Efforts to improve literacy among Georgia children could get a big boost if a new state spending plan becomes law.

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$531 million in Hurricane Helene relief for farmers is on the way soon

After months of waiting, Georgia farmers will soon receive millions in disaster aid, announced U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on Tuesday.

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Fani Willis can’t fight $17M bill in Trump prosecution, judge says

An Atlanta judge has denied Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ bid to fight a $17 million reimbursement request by President Donald Trump and his co-defendants.

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Rick Jackson sues Burt Jones for defamation amid heated governor’s race

The two Republican candidates for governor have been targeting each other in campaign ads.

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The impact of the Iran war on gas prices in metro Atlanta

Gas prices are getting higher in metro Atlanta and around Georgia thanks to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Old federal buildings need $50B in repairs. Could some in Atlanta be sold?

The Public Buildings Reform Board released a report last week that identified more than $50 billion in deferred maintenance costs and repair liabilities for federal buildings.

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8 candidates raise their hands to be Georgia’s school superintendent

Five Republicans and three Democrats have qualified to run in the May 19 primary election for state school superintendent as incumbent Richard Woods vies for his fourth term.

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Weather, TSA staffing issues make for a tough weekend at Atlanta airport

Passengers saw hours-long airport security lines Sunday and longer-than-normal lines Monday morning.

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6 takeaways from a hectic Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature

Lawmakers debated sports betting, touchscreen voting systems and Fani Willis ahead of a key legislative deadline last week.

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Haunted by Greene’s rise, Georgia Republicans intervene early in House races

After Marjorie Taylor Greene’s rise and abrupt exit, Georgia Republican leaders rally behind preferred candidates to avoid another unpredictable nominee.