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Korean officials vow to assist nationals detained in Georgia’s Hyundai raid

Days after hundreds of Koreans were detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai Metaplant near Savannah, South Korean officials are vowing to support those in detention.

Hyundai ICE raid puts spotlight on Visa Waiver Program, Korean travel

Some people detained in the Hyundai ICE raid had entered the country through the Visa Waiver Program, which allows foreign nationals to enter the U.S. without a visa.

Some Georgia Democrats join GOP push for hand-marked paper ballots

A Republican effort to switch to hand-marked paper ballots in Georgia is gaining support from some Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson and state legislators.

Kemp’s National Guard deployment to DC splits Georgia leaders, veterans

Critics question the strain on troops as the governor defends his alignment with Trump.

What will the Georgia National Guard do in D.C.? Here are some possibilities.

While the exact duties of Georgia Guard troops remain murky, the troops already deployed in D.C. have been spotted doing various tasks.

Judge says hormone replacement therapy for some inmates can continue, for now

A federal judge suspended parts of a new Georgia law that bans gender-affirming medical care for transgender inmates in Georgia prisons.

Unprecedented immigration raid at Hyundai EV site leads to 475 arrests

Federal officials announced Friday they detained 475 people at a construction site on the Hyundai Metaplant campus near Savannah.

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Hyundai ICE raid puts spotlight on Visa Waiver Program, Korean travel

Some people detained in the Hyundai ICE raid had entered the country through the Visa Waiver Program, which allows foreign nationals to enter the U.S. without a visa.

Unprecedented immigration raid at Hyundai EV site leads to 475 arrests

Federal officials announced Friday they detained 475 people at a construction site on the Hyundai Metaplant campus near Savannah.

Warnock grills RFK Jr.: ‘You ought to resign’

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock told Kennedy, “You are a hazard to the health of the American people.” Sen. Jon Ossoff and other Democrats called for RFK Jr.'s resignation.

COVID-19 boosters halted in Georgia amid federal uncertainty

The FDA approved COVID boosters for those 65 and older and people with certain health conditions, but a federal committee is slated to decide soon if it recommends the shot.

Millions of lifesaving meals stalled in Georgia warehouse due to foreign aid cuts

More than 70 million food packets for severely malnourished children in Africa have stacked up in Georgia and Rhode Island warehouses since March amid U.S. foreign aid cuts.

Hundreds of HHS workers ask Secretary Kennedy to resign

The move, they said, follows Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s failure to respond to an earlier letter — initially signed by more than 700 HHS workers which now numbers nearly 7,000.

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Gay pride Festivus pole could return to Georgia Capitol this year

A Florida activist wants to mark the 30th anniversary of a court ruling declaring governments can't pick and choose public holiday displays.

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Jon Burns eyes property tax cuts ahead of election-year legislative session

The Georgia House Speaker is pushing a plan to cut property taxes while still supporting a gradual rollback of the state income tax.

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Buddy Carter courts crucial Trump endorsement in new statewide TV ad

The seven-figure ad buy comes as Carter has dipped into his personal wealth to bolster his bid in the three-way race for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.

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Fulton County resident Andrea Martinez (left) is seen casting her ballot inside the Antioch Baptist Church in Atlanta during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Some Georgia Democrats join GOP push for hand-marked paper ballots

A Republican effort to switch to hand-marked paper ballots in Georgia is gaining support from some Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson and state legislators.

Republican lawmakers push for hand-marked ballots in November election

Lawmakers overseeing Georgia's election laws called for a test-run of hand-marked paper ballots this fall, a move away from touchscreen voting.

Georgia automatically registers eligible voters at driver's license offices unless they click a button to opt out. State lawmakers are considering whether to keep or eliminate the program. (File/AJC)

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Automatic voter registration could be in jeopardy in Georgia

Georgia lawmakers will decide whether to roll back automatic voter registration, which has resulted in high numbers of voters but led to some criticism.

‘Dysfunctional’ State Election Board’s infighting aired to Ga. lawmakers

Georgia lawmakers witnessed a splintered and dysfunctional State Election Board as they consider stepping in to make changes.

State Sen. Harold V. Jones II, D-Augusta, speaks during public comment at a hearing held by the Attorney General’s office at Augusta University in Augusta on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Georgia legislators aim to bring relief to family caregivers

A Georgia state Senate study committee held the first of four planned meetings on how the state can support Georgians who care for elderly or infirm relatives.

Georgia cancels nearly 471,000 voter registrations

Georgia election officials completed the canceling of 471,000 voter registrations this week, removing people who moved away or haven't participated in recent elections.

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

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

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

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Kemp sending 300 Georgia Guard troops to D.C. amid Trump’s crackdown

Georgia joins six GOP-led states in deploying Guard troops to D.C. amid Trump’s push for expanded federal policing in Democratic-led cities.

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EV tax credits end in September. Here are the cars that qualify.

Federal tax credits toward purchasing 22 qualifying new electric car and plug-in hybrid models will expire on Sept. 30. Here's what you need to know.

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Gay pride Festivus pole could return to Georgia Capitol this year

A Florida activist wants to mark the 30th anniversary of a court ruling declaring governments can't pick and choose public holiday displays.

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The latest from the Georgia 2026 campaign trail

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is testifying today before the Senate Finance Committee, amid mounting controversy over his leadership.

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An unexpected salute to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took on her party and her president this week to make the Jeffrey Epstein files public. Don't expect other Georgia Republicans to join her.

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The Okefenokee Swamp is safe for now, but talk of mining near it hasn’t stopped

The end of the Twin Pines Minerals project hasn’t silenced talk of mining on the Okefenokee Swamp’s doorstep.

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Recount confirms results in special state Senate election

According to the recount, conducted by the Secretary of State’s office, Dickerson again narrowly edged out West by 65 votes.

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Gabriel Sterling joins Republican race for Georgia elections chief

Gabriel Sterling, a Republican defender of Georgia's election system who called out President Donald Trump in 2020, is running for secretary of state.

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Warnock grills RFK Jr.: ‘You ought to resign’

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock told Kennedy, “You are a hazard to the health of the American people.” Sen. Jon Ossoff and other Democrats called for RFK Jr.'s resignation.

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On Apalachee anniversary, political positions remain entrenched

state elected officials are marking the anniversary of the Apalachee school shooting by reinforcing their political positions, which take divergent paths.