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Georgia Politics

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FBI’s Fulton County 2020 investigation fails to deliver, so far

Months after the FBI raided Fulton County for troves of 2020 election records, no arrests have been made and no evidence revealed.

Haven’t received your Georgia special tax refund yet? You might be out of luck.

Most people have already received special tax refunds of up to $500 this year. Some people's refunds will be delayed. But others are not eligible.

In Gwinnett, Democrats try to turn a Supreme Court setback into momentum

A weakened Voting Rights Act could put Democratic districts in jeopardy. But Democrats believe the decision will motivate voters.

$100M lawsuit filed in battle over Republican governor nomination

A company run by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and his family is suing Rick Jackson, saying his campaign for governor falsely accuses it of operating an illegal casino.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Andrew Clyde launches push to impeach an Atlanta federal judge amid scandal

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde is drafting impeachment articles against an Atlanta-based federal judge allegedly reprimanded by a judicial conduct panel.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Burt Jones’ campaign pivots to MARTA safety after deadly attack

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a Republican candidate for governor, pledged that if elected he would deploy Georgia State Patrol troopers to MARTA when needed to keep people safe.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Gas tax debate revives 2022 playbook in Georgia governor’s race

Keisha Lance Bottoms is seizing on Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to let Georgia’s gas tax suspension expire, framing the move as a pocketbook test for her Republican rivals.

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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OPINION

Readers write

The Democrats’ 2020 election autopsy report reflects the party's failures, and Trump runs the government on ego and greed.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Sorry, liberals. Jon Ossoff isn’t running for president.

He’s JB Pritzker in a JFK package. Gavin Newsom without the homeless crisis. Mayor Pete, but employed. But don't expect Georgia's Sen. Jon Ossoff to run for president.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Mike Collins’ staff problems start at the top

Winning at all costs is coming at a cost for U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his Senate campaign after backlash to a vulgar social media post.

State Government

Georgia tax refund: What to know about extra state income tax refund. (File photo)

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Haven’t received your Georgia special tax refund yet? You might be out of luck.

Most people have already received special tax refunds of up to $500 this year. Some people's refunds will be delayed. But others are not eligible.

Lieutenant governor runoffs expose rifts in both parties

The runup to the June 16 runoffs for lieutenant governor is shaping up to be a battle of style.

Passengers get on the Gold line MARTA train at Peachtree Center toward Doraville in Atlanta in 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Robb Pitts calls out Brian Kemp for his transportation appointments

The Fulton County Commission chair says the Georgia governor’s appointments are not representative of the area. Seven of the eight people Kemp appointed are white.

Georgia voting overhaul could bring big payday to companies

Voting machine companies have bolstered their lobbying efforts in 2026 as lawmakers have debated how votes are counted and the future of Georgia's voting machines.

District attorneys (from left) Sonya Allen, Tasha Mosley, Sherry Boston and Fani Willis, representing Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton counties, respectively, announce a lawsuit against the state's new elections law on June 3, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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DAs seek to block Georgia law making local offices nonpartisan

District attorneys for Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties challenge a Georgia law that could make it harder for Democrats to hold on to power in the region.

Georgia’s 33-cent gas tax will return Wednesday

Georgia was the first state to suspend its gas tax amid soaring prices triggered by President Donald Trump's decision to go to war in Iran.

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One of Trump’s ‘pit bulls’ resigns from State Election Board

State Election Board member Janice Johnston resigned from the election rulemaking board on Thursday.

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Lieutenant governor runoffs expose rifts in both parties

The runup to the June 16 runoffs for lieutenant governor is shaping up to be a battle of style.

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Here’s who is running in Georgia’s primary runoffs

Dozens of Democrats and Republicans are on the ballot for Georgia's primary runoffs.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Keisha Lance Bottoms seizes head start, targets GOP runoff infighting

The Democratic nominee for governor is launching two new ads that aim to capitalize on the ongoing turf war between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson.

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OPINION

Readers write

The Democrats’ 2020 election autopsy report reflects the party's failures, and Trump runs the government on ego and greed.

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Okefenokee bid for World Heritage status gets key endorsement

A 43-year effort to bring global recognition to Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has reached another milestone.

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Georgia leaders press MARTA on safety ahead of World Cup

Georgia legislative leaders sent a letter Sunday to MARTA chief executive Jonathan Hunt demanding details on how the agency is protecting riders.

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Andrew Clyde launches push to impeach an Atlanta federal judge amid scandal

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde is drafting impeachment articles against an Atlanta-based federal judge allegedly reprimanded by a judicial conduct panel.

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Here’s when early voting starts in Georgia’s 2026 primary runoffs

People can start voting Saturday in some metro Atlanta counties. Early voting begins everywhere Monday and runs through the end of the week.

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GOP race goes to runoff; Powell secures Dem nomination

Georgia school superintendent headed to June 16 runoff after falling just short of 50% in primary.