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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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Competing claims swirl as Kemp stays on sidelines of GOP governor’s race

The Republican governor has not endorsed anyone in the GOP primary to replace him. But a new ad from Rick Jackson makes it seem like he has.

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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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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.

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Georgia Democrats project unity as GOP battles intensify

While Republicans scrap for their party’s nominations through runoff debates and fresh infighting, Georgia Democrats are trying to make the most of their head start.

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New report adds to list of Collins’ campaign controversies

Another day, another controversy swirling around the people Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins has put in positions of power.

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Georgia GOP Senate debate set while governor showdown remains uncertain

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will have the debate stage Monday all to himself after billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson declined the invitation, citing a scheduling conflict.

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Trump’s silence looms as Georgia GOP Senate candidates battle for nod

Results in the Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary show why GOP candidates covet the president’s endorsement.

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Endorsement chaos sows confusion in Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff

The battle for support in Georgia’s GOP Senate runoff is heating up — along with confusion — as about a dozen officials appear on both candidates’ endorsement lists.

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Geoff Duncan, Donald Trump trade jabs on social media after primary loss

President Donald Trump mocked the former Republican for his fourth-place finish in Tuesday's race for the Democratic gubernatorial nod. Duncan fired back.

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Big wins, surprises and signals from Georgia’s primary night

Runoffs in Republican races for governor and U.S. Senate will dominate the news in the next month.

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Amid GOP infighting, Democrats lean on unity for an early edge

As Republicans emerge from a bruising and expensive primary season, Democrats try to build on something they suddenly have that the GOP doesn’t: unity and a head start.

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GOP rivals for governor close with contrasting pitches to voters

Chris Carr warns about GOP headwinds in November. But Rick Jackson is flush with cash and confidence.

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Democrats reserve $20 million in TV ads to back Jon Ossoff’s reelection bid

The Senate Majority PAC isn't wasting time in reserving TV ad space to defend Ossoff's record or attack his opponent once the general election campaign is underway.

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Georgia governor candidates sharpen attacks in final primary stretch

Candidates are spending big money on TV trying to reach voters before the May 19 election.

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New battle lines drawn over Georgia’s political maps

Gov. Brian Kemp’s call for a special legislative session will spark fights over voting rights and political power.