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Rivian factory critics in Georgia will not have to pay state’s legal fees

The state has ended its effort to try to recoup legal fees from a group of Georgia residents who unsuccessfully filed multiple lawsuits over Rivian’s planned factory.

Georgia collects more in income tax despite rate cuts

Georgia income tax revenue continues to rise despite years of rate cuts, prompting talks of further cuts or even eliminating the state income tax altogether.

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Brandon Beach’s plan to put Donald Trump on $1 coin raises legal questions

The U.S. treasurer and former Georgia state senator wants to put the president's face on a coin commemorating America's 250th birthday.

Holmes defends brief tenure as Democrats eye labor commissioner post

Georgia Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes vows to continue her efforts to overhaul the labor department as a growing field of Democrats aim for her post to head GDOL.

OPINION

Georgia’s school voucher program isn’t good for separation of church and state

Preliminary data shows the state funds designated for the program are going to religious-affiliated schools.

Carr strikes different tone from Trump loyalists in GOP governor race

The Republican contender for governor is embracing the president and many of his policies. But he’s not afraid to draw lines.

EXCLUSIVE

Chattahoochee Hills mayoral candidate accused of threatening contractor

Councilman Richie Schmidt calls city contractor names and threatens to `tear her feet off’ in recorded conversation with city manager.

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Atlanta offers free parking, meals to TSA workers during government shutdown

These short-term offerings are intended to boost morale, but they do not address the larger fears looming over government employees during this shutdown.

Despite shutdown, flights and security screening go on at Atlanta’s airport

Air traffic controllers and security screeners deemed essential continue to work through a shutdown, albeit without pay until the government reopens.

EXCLUSIVE

Inside Kemp’s response to unprecedented federal raid at Hyundai battery plant

As an unprecedented federal immigration raid descended on Georgia’s most prized economic project, Gov. Brian Kemp and his staff scrambled to get a handle on the crisis.

A year after Helene, Georgia farmers to see huge federal relief package

Georgia will receive just over $531 million in federal funding to help Peach State producers rebound from Hurricane Helene.

Trade rebounds sharply at Georgia’s ports after tariff-related disruption

Georgia's ports experienced a bounce back in shipping traffic in August as the effects of a slowdown tied to tariffs eased. Container volumes were the third-highest on record.

Report: Georgia health sector to lose $3.7B in 2026 as ACA subsidies end

Georgia’s expected loss of health sector revenue would be among the three largest in the nation, behind only Florida and Texas, according to the study.

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Brandon Beach’s plan to put Donald Trump on $1 coin raises legal questions

The U.S. treasurer and former Georgia state senator wants to put the president's face on a coin commemorating America's 250th birthday.

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Georgia Democrats test their 2026 messaging during fundraising dinner

Party leaders used their speeches at the annual Carter-Lewis Dinner to attack President Donald Trump's administration and woo independent voters.

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Swanky Senate retreats face scrutiny amid federal government shutdown

Democrats and Republicans have meetings scheduled for luxurious resorts this month, including a GOP gathering in Sea Island over the weekend.

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Voters walk out of the Wills Park Recreation Center in Alpharetta during voting last month in the state Senate runoff special election, which Republican Jason Dickerson won with 61% of the vote. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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5 Georgia Legislature seats Republicans could lose in 2026

There are five seats in the Georgia General Assembly where Democrats were within about 9 points of winning last year.

State Election Board consumed by power struggles, political agendas

The State Election Board is mired in squabbles and political advocacy even after the Georgia Supreme Court rebuked the board for exceeding its authority.

Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to unveil his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget in January. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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State agencies seek more than $1 billion in new spending

State agencies have asked for more than $1 billion in new funding next year amid uncertainty over the toll federal spending cuts will take on Georgia’s budget.

OPINION

Congressional battle over spending could doom funding for pet projects

The congressional battle over spending could erase funding for members' home-district projects, known as earmarks.

The Medical Association of Georgia hosted 29 state legislators for a conference in May at North Georgia's Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. The doctors group spent more than $20,000 on travel, lodging and meals for state officials at the event. (Courtesy photo)

Lobbyists spend big on summer trips for Georgia lawmakers

Lobbyists spent at least $83,000 on trips for Georgia public officials over the summer months, an Atlanta Journal-Constitution review of state records found.

Ethics Commission sanctions 5 of 7 Georgia Senate candidates

Five candidates who ran in a special election for a Georgia Senate seat must pay fines for failing to file financial disclosures.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman covers the Georgia House of Representatives and statewide issues.

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Greg Bluestein

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

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces 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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Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse is an enterprise reporter and covers elections and Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution a

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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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Adam Beam

Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.

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Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

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The EPA killed $7B for solar. Now, groups in Georgia, other states are suing.

The lawsuit argues funding for the so-called “Solar For All” initiative was unlawfully terminated without Congressional approval.

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A 5-year-old wanted a Jimmy Carter birthday party. His mom delivers.

Ryan became fascinated with the 39th president — especially Carter's Habitat for Humanity work — after learning about him on Presidents Day when Ryan was in preschool.

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Georgia Democrats test their 2026 messaging during fundraising dinner

Party leaders used their speeches at the annual Carter-Lewis Dinner to attack President Donald Trump's administration and woo independent voters.

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Georgia’s statewide races reflect shifting sentiments two years after Oct. 7

The ongoing war in Gaza is a hot topic for candidates for U.S. Senate and governor, as local Jews and Arab Americans gather to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.

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GOP rivals Collins and Dooley rack up nearly $2M hauls in early Senate sprint

Derek Dooley, who Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed in the GOP primary, is taking on U.S. Reps. Mike Collin, a MAGA loyalist, and Buddy Carter, a longtime lawmaker and Trump ally.

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Government shutdown slows operations but not visitors at Georgia parks

Visitors to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park encounter locked bathrooms and a closed parking lot on the fourth day of the government shutdown.

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Georgia politicians court midterm voters amid shutdown blame game

The federal government shutdown is the focus of both Republicans and Democrats, with obvious disagreement over who's to blame.

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Judge sets 14-day deadline to name new prosecutor in Fulton Trump case

If a new prosecutor in the election interference case isn't named in two weeks, the judge could dismiss the case.

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Senate panel says Fani Willis will testify in November

The Fulton County district attorney will testify under oath Nov. 13.

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OPINION

The biggest losers of the government shutdown, for now

There can be no real winners in a situation like we have today.