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ICE shooting in Minnesota echoes in Georgia Capitol

Republican elected officials in Georgia have said the ICE officer acted in self-defense while Democratic legislators say the woman — 37-year-old Renee Good — was murdered.

Fani Willis’ office faces $17M bill in Trump prosecution

President Donald Trump and others accused in Fulton County of criminal election interference want about $17 million in compensation from DA Fani Willis' office.

Why Georgia’s culture wars may be finally cooling

After more than a decade in which Republicans passed new abortion limits, gun rights expansions and transgender restrictions, this could be the year those debates cool.

Lawsuit could bypass Georgia campaign contribution limits

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has challenged state laws limiting his ability to raise money. He wants to be able to raise unlimited cash, like Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.

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Secret testimony reveals Georgia Republicans’ private rebukes of Trump

Comments by Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr were part of testimony during an investigation of President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

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‘Politically Georgia’ podcast: The 2026 legislative session begins

AJC journalists Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the first day of legislative session.

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US Senate confirms Georgia general after bipartisan push from Kemp, Warnock

Lt. Gen. Thomas Carden's appointment had been held up over opposition to President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard Troops to Los Angeles.

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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.

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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 is the AJC's senior political columnist.

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Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC.

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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.

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One election, two sets of rules in Georgia governor’s race

Georgia' election for governor is one race with two sets of rules, depending on who the candidate is. The system defies common sense or even a basic sense of fairness.

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The Stacey Abrams era in Georgia is over, for now

The move clears the way for new Democrats, for better and worse.

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OPINION

Congress watches quietly as Trump flexes his foreign policy muscles

President Donald Trump says he prioritizes “America First.” But the definition of “America First” has definitely changed in 2026.

State Government

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On his last day in Senate, Colton Moore’s gun bill advances to governor

The state Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would ban cities from requiring gun owners to lock their firearms in cars. It was state Sen. Colton Moore's first bill.

The Georgia General Assembly begins the 2026 legislative session

The Georgia General Assembly gaveled in the first day of its 40-day legislative session Monday. See some of the highlights.

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Activists press Georgia lawmakers to defend civil liberties

Liberal demonstrators headed to the Capitol to advocate for policy priorities during the first day of Georgia's 2026 legislative session.

Former Macon-Bibb commissioner launches lieutenant governor campaign

Democrat Seth Clark, a former Macon-Bibb County commissioner and mayor pro tem, announces his plan to run for Georgia's lieutenant governor against state Sen. Josh McLaurin.

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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 expand school cellphone ban? Most state bans include high schools.

Georgia's K-8 ban will take effect in the 2026-2027 school year.

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Ethics complaint dismissed against Henry’s county manager

A preliminary investigation found no probable cause for the nepotism allegations against Henry County Manager Cheri Hobson-Matthews.

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Youngest Georgia lawmaker joins the General Assembly

Photo exclusive: The AJC followed 21-year-old lawmaker Akbar Ali on his first day in the Georgia General Assembly.

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Secret testimony reveals Georgia Republicans’ private rebukes of Trump

Comments by Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr were part of testimony during an investigation of President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

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OPINION

One election, two sets of rules in Georgia governor’s race

Georgia' election for governor is one race with two sets of rules, depending on who the candidate is. The system defies common sense or even a basic sense of fairness.

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Venezuela’s defense minister received military training in Georgia

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López studied at Fort Benning's School of the Americas in Georgia in the 1990s, according to a watchdog group.

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After years of abuse, she went to prison. Now, she gets a fresh start.

For the first time, a Georgia prisoner has been resentenced and released from custody under a new state law that considers how domestic abuse factors into crime.

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On his last day in Senate, Colton Moore’s gun bill advances to governor

The state Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would ban cities from requiring gun owners to lock their firearms in cars. It was state Sen. Colton Moore's first bill.

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