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Georgia Politics

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The Dalton shift? Georgia Democrats see early signs of a Latino rebound.

A political shift is taking hold in one of Georgia’s fastest-growing voting blocs, driven by immigration crackdowns that have rattled Whitfield County’s Hispanic community.

Georgia Democrats take the stage — and play it safe. Here are the takeaways.

Georgia's top Democratic candidates for governor didn't take big swipes at each other during a televised debate just over a month away from the primary.

Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of University System of Georgia

Much of Perdue’s tenure has focused on affordability, graduating students and using state universities as a tool to power Georgia’s economy.

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Jon Ossoff posts record $14M haul in high-stakes Georgia Senate race

Most of the cash came from donations of less than $100. Ossoff, a Democrat, is framing the race as a grassroots fight against a flood of Republican outside spending.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

JD Vance couldn’t draw a big crowd in Athens

While the rows of empty seats delighted President Donald Trump’s critics on social media, conservative student leaders urged against reading too much into the thin crowd.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

JD Vance heads to UGA amid crucial Georgia primary stretch

The Athens event is part of Turning Point USA's traveling college campus series, with Trump‑backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones also set to address students.

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Jon Ossoff argues 2026 contest will test Trump’s power, policies

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is pointing to the war with Iran to frame the 2026 race, dubbing it "Donald Trump's war."

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 is the deputy politics editor.

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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

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

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Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

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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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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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Poor attendance at UGA Turning Point event shows JD Vance how America feels

Vice President JD Vance came to University of Georgia's campus in Athens for a Turning Point USA event that drew a less-than-enthusiastic crowd to see him.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Lawmakers be warned: The ‘Epstein Amendment’ is coming for you

A bill awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp's signature would make settlements in harassment claims under the Gold Dome more open to public scrutiny.

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Maintain Georgia’s economic momentum by renewing USMCA trade agreement

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is coming up for review. Renewing the trade deal will benefit Georgia jobs, manufacturing and exports.

State Government

Georgia State Election Board members, from left, Sara Tindall Ghazal, Salleigh Grubbs, Executive Director James Mills, Chair John Fervier, Vice Chair Janice Johnston and Janelle King discuss agendas during the State Election Board’s monthly meeting at the Historic Barrow County Courthouse, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Winder. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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State Election Board meets as Georgia faces an election crisis

Georgia's State Election Board could consider advancing a petition to switch to hand-marked paper ballots amid a looming July deadline to stop counting votes with QR codes.

Georgia election officials have no idea how to run elections after July

Election officials who have navigated every overhaul of Georgia's voting system are facing something new — a deadline with no road map and no funding to comply.

Olu Brown answers a question during a forum for Democratic candidates for governor hosted by The Center for Strong Public Schools Action Fund at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Wed., April 8, 2026. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is on the left. Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is on the right. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Georgia’s Democratic candidates for governor debate school issues

Teachers wanted to know about candidates’ plans to recruit and retain educators and how they would help schools in high-poverty areas.

Bill passes to establish a Georgia Music Office to support industry

The passage is a step forward in formalizing Georgia’s approach to supporting its music industry, supporters say.

Police advance on demonstrators during a protest on ICE raids and deportation arrests on Chamblee Tucker Road in Atlanta on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Bills awaiting Kemp’s approval could impact protests, police, religious services

During Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, criminal justice and law enforcement measures emerged that could soon become law. Here’s what you need to know.

Two Democrats and a Republican secure seats in the Georgia Legislature

Two Democrats and one Republican secured seats in the Georgia Legislature during the April 7 special runoff election.

More AJC Politics

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Lawmakers be warned: The ‘Epstein Amendment’ is coming for you

A bill awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp's signature would make settlements in harassment claims under the Gold Dome more open to public scrutiny.

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GUEST COLUMN

Poor attendance at UGA Turning Point event shows JD Vance how America feels

Vice President JD Vance came to University of Georgia's campus in Athens for a Turning Point USA event that drew a less-than-enthusiastic crowd to see him.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

JD Vance couldn’t draw a big crowd in Athens

While the rows of empty seats delighted President Donald Trump’s critics on social media, conservative student leaders urged against reading too much into the thin crowd.

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Hyundai battery plant in Georgia set to open months after ICE raid

The battery factory is a joint operation between the Korean carmaker and Korean battery giant LG.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Burt Jones proposes paper ballot fallback in Georgia election mess

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is turning up the pressure in Georgia’s elections standoff — and signaling a possible way around the special-session mess.

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Trump endorses Republican front-runners in Georgia races for U.S. House

President Donald Trump has endorsed Jim Kingston and Houston Gaines in the Republican primaries for two open congressional seats in Georgia.

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PHOTOS: Vice president comes to Athens for Turning Point

Vice President JD Vance heads to the University of Georgia as part of Turning Point USA's traveling college campus series.

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JD Vance in Georgia criticizes pope, says Iran should ‘join world economy’

Vice president speaks at Turning Point USA event in Athens; Erika Kirk skips the event after reportedly facing unspecified ‘threats.’

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Watchdog: Election board members may have broken law with legal filing

A government watchdog group wants answers about a legal brief filed by three State Election Board members in support of the FBI's seizure of Fulton's 2020 election records.

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Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk to visit UGA Tuesday

The University of Georgia is one of five stops on a national college tour put on by Turning Point USA, which was founded by the late Charlie Kirk.