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State Sen. John F. Kennedy talks lieutenant governor bid

The ‘Politically Georgia’ team interviews state Sen. John F. Kennedy and answers questions from listener mailbag.

Mourners lay Georgia mother to rest after months spent on life support

Adriana Smith was remembered as a devoted mother and registered nurse who cared deeply for others.

Breakthrough Atlanta remains committed to its promises despite federal cuts

Despite losing $355,000 in AmeriCorps funding, Breakthrough Atlanta remained committed to its mission of serving students and teachers across the city.

Georgia hurries to amp up Medicaid hospital funding by $2 billion

Georgia Department of Community Health’s advisory board approved three measures to increase Medicaid funding for hospitals in the state.

Georgia Power’s plan to ‘freeze’ rates is not as sweet as it seems, groups say

Critics of Georgia Power say an agreement to keep the company's current rates through 2028 may not be as good for customers in the long run as it sounds.

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Georgia law aimed at limiting porn access

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for Georgia to enact it's new law aimed at limiting minors' access to sexually explicit material online.

Counties file complaint seeking to remove Brunswick DA

Commissioners of five Georgia counties have signed a joint complaint seeking to remove Brunswick District Attorney Keith Higgins, four officials told The Current.

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Georgia hurries to amp up Medicaid hospital funding by $2 billion

Georgia Department of Community Health’s advisory board approved three measures to increase Medicaid funding for hospitals in the state.

PHOTOS: Breakthrough Atlanta faces AmeriCorps cuts

Breakthrough Atlanta, a group that supports underserved students across metro Atlanta, celebrated graduating students with the Scholar Send Off.

PHOTOS: New vaccine panel gathers in Atlanta as CDC advocates protest

Protesters gathered at the CDC on Wednesday as the center's new vaccine advisory committee met in Atlanta.

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Israel-Iran war exposes danger of Trump valuing loyalty over intelligence

The seemingly out-of-nowhere drift in the Trump administration's policy matters not just for what comes next in Iran. It matters for every potential crisis ahead.

In Georgia, plan to shutter Job Corps training program sparks opposition

Trump’s proposed budget for next fiscal year calls for eliminating the $1.76 billion Job Corps program, a move that could affect many students in Georgia.

Georgia-based troops likely would play key role in conflict with Iran

Military units based in Georgia would likely play a significant role if the United States joins Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear program, according to experts.

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Ugly GOP rift over ‘big, beautiful bill’ puts passage in doubt

The fate of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill is in doubt as Republicans take issue with changes being made to the legislation in the U.S. Senate.

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Back from paternity leave, Ossoff takes on Trump administration officials

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., challenged budget plans from Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and White House budget director Russell Vought during hearings.

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Is there a message for Georgia Democrats in the NYC mayoral primary upset?

New York City voters chose a democratic socialist, Zohran Mamdani, over establishment candidate Andrew Cuomo in a mayoral Democratic primary on Tuesday.

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Mourners lay Georgia mother to rest after months spent on life support

Adriana Smith was remembered as a devoted mother and registered nurse who cared deeply for others.

Republicans push for election skeptics to oversee Atlanta-area voting

The Republican Party is pushing for voter challengers and election skeptics to take over seats on election boards in Fulton and DeKalb counties in Georgia.

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Democrats invited AG Chris Carr to talk about Georgia’s abortion law. He declined.

Georgia Democrats mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade with a hearing. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr declined to attend.

Federal ruling adds heat to Georgia’s transgender care debate

In a 6-3 order issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court said banning minors from receiving certain treatments for gender dysphoria, the diagnosis given to most transgender people,

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History of abuse will factor in sentencing some defendants under new Georgia law

Under the new law, defense attorneys will be allowed to enter evidence of their client’s abuse as their legal defense or to seek a lower sentence.

Still waiting for your $500 Georgia tax refund? Here’s how to check on it.

How to check if you are eligible for a an extra income tax refund in Georgia.

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Michelle Baruchman is politics news and enterprise reporter covering statewide political stories.

Greg Bluestein

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

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Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse covers Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and

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Maya T. Prabhu is a government reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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How an unlikely coalition kept a mine away from Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp

About a year ago, opponents determined to stop an Alabama company from mining next to the Okefenokee Swamp were running out of options. Here's how a deal came together.

Dooley seeks support as he weighs U.S. Senate bid in Georgia

The former football coach is testing political waters with help from Kemp allies — but Trump’s backing remains uncertain.

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Ugly GOP rift over ‘big, beautiful bill’ puts passage in doubt

The fate of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill is in doubt as Republicans take issue with changes being made to the legislation in the U.S. Senate.

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Republicans push for election skeptics to oversee Atlanta-area voting

The Republican Party is pushing for voter challengers and election skeptics to take over seats on election boards in Fulton and DeKalb counties in Georgia.

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What Georgia’s Public Service Commission primary says about the general election

The Democratic challengers to the two Republicans up for reelection are calling for a change on the all-Republican utility regulatory board.

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After outcry, TVA refines plan for North Georgia lake dam repairs

The TVA is backing away from a big drawdown of water from North Georgia's Lake Chatuge as part of a dam repair after locals warned it could sink Hiawassee's tourism economy.

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Back from paternity leave, Ossoff takes on Trump administration officials

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., challenged budget plans from Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and White House budget director Russell Vought during hearings.

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AIPAC attack on Jon Ossoff divides Jewish Georgians

Patricia Murphy: An attack from the powerful pro-Israel lobby against Georgia's first Jewish senator divides Jewish Georgians over Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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Behind the deal to protect Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp

AJC environment reporter Drew Kann joins the "Politically Georgia" podcast to unpack the land deal that halted a mining project near Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp.

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Fed chair makes his case to Congress as to why interest rates are on hold

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell evokes a more collegial era on Capitol Hill as he talks interest rate cuts.