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Third Georgia House Democrat charged with unemployment fraud

Prosecutors say state Rep. Dexter Sharper, D-Valdosta, improperly collected about $13,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits.

FBI raid in Fulton sends shockwaves across Georgia’s political landscape

The raid has implications for Georgia's race for governor, U.S. Senate and down-ballot contests.

Could FBI raid in Fulton set the stage for takeover of county’s elections?

Critics say the Trump administration's investigation into Fulton County could pave the way for the State Election Board to take over the heavily Democratic county's voting.

Georgia Dems move to end sanctuary city ban, roll back ICE collaborations

The mass protests and deaths of two people in Minnesota are pushing Democratic lawmakers in Georgia to try to curtail immigration enforcement.

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What’s next after the FBI seized Fulton County’s 2020 election records?

The Wall Street Journal reports Tulsi Gabbard has a key role. Meanwhile, election experts doubt prosecutors can use the ballots in court.

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‘Politically Georgia’ podcast: Fulton ballots seized

It's a special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Politically Georgia” podcast.

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How an FBI raid in Georgia became a campaign opportunity for Democrats

Democratic leaders, including those running for statewide office, showed up to a Fulton County warehouse as federal agents searched for 2020 ballots.

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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.

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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.

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.

Opinion and Voices

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FBI raid lays groundwork for Georgia takeover of Fulton County elections

If the Georgia State Election Board takes over Fulton County elections, it would likely limit the number of days to vote early and voter education efforts by the county.

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ICE enforcement, FBI raid show government is afraid. Democracy is in trouble.

When the government fears its people, citizens' rights are in danger as shown in the cases of ICE enforcement in Minnesota and the FBI raid on a Fulton County voting site.

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Why the FBI raid of Fulton County’s election facility should concern us all

FBI raid of the Fulton County election site is a deliberate attempt by the Trump administration and its allies to undermine free and fair elections in Democratic strongholds.

State Government

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Georgia Dems move to end sanctuary city ban, roll back ICE collaborations

The mass protests and deaths of two people in Minnesota are pushing Democratic lawmakers in Georgia to try to curtail immigration enforcement.

‘Love on the Spectrum’ star presses lawmakers for Georgia autism license plate

Connor Tomlinson is backing a Georgia bill to create a license plate that indicates a driver or passenger has autism and to require extra training for first responders.

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Burns unveils plan to eliminate property taxes on Georgia homes

The proposal would fundamentally change how local governments fund schools, roads and other local services.

Georgia Senate investigators want testimony from Stacey Abrams

A Georgia Senate committee that’s spent the last two years investigating Fani Willis plans to finish its work with a bang

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Students claimed fewer than half of budgeted Georgia Promise scholarships

Of more than 20,000 applicants, only 7,700 qualified for Georgia Promise scholarships in the program's first year.

Here are the highest-paid public employees in Georgia

Read more about the highest earning state employees. The AJC breaks down who they are and what they do.

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Georgia officials scramble for details of FBI raid of Fulton County election center

New details of the FBI’s seizure of Fulton County election ballots trickled out Thursday as the potential repercussions of the raid echoed across Georgia.

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2 days later, questions linger about the FBI raid in Fulton County

Reporters for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are watching for the federal case to be unsealed. Stick with the AJC throughout the day for updates.

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More rumors than details emerge about FBI seizure of troves of 2020 records

Stretching into the third day since the FBI raided Fulton County for troves of 2020 election records, more speculation than concrete details arises.

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FBI raid lays groundwork for Georgia takeover of Fulton County elections

If the Georgia State Election Board takes over Fulton County elections, it would likely limit the number of days to vote early and voter education efforts by the county.

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Raffensperger ramps up First Liberty probe as lawmakers seek to curb powers

The appointment of Jason Doss is the latest step by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to aggressively escalate his office’s investigation of the company.

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Meet the Georgia high schoolers organizing walkouts, protests against ICE

Some students compare their protests to what young people did during the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.

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What’s next after the FBI seized Fulton County’s 2020 election records?

The Wall Street Journal reports Tulsi Gabbard has a key role. Meanwhile, election experts doubt prosecutors can use the ballots in court.

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

LISTEN

‘Politically Georgia’ podcast: Fulton ballots seized

It's a special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Politically Georgia” podcast.

Credit: AP

OPINION

ICE enforcement, FBI raid show government is afraid. Democracy is in trouble.

When the government fears its people, citizens' rights are in danger as shown in the cases of ICE enforcement in Minnesota and the FBI raid on a Fulton County voting site.

Credit: Ben Hendren

‘Love on the Spectrum’ star presses lawmakers for Georgia autism license plate

Connor Tomlinson is backing a Georgia bill to create a license plate that indicates a driver or passenger has autism and to require extra training for first responders.