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At Georgia GOP convention, Trump loyalty is price of admission

Statewide candidates jockey for the president’s favor, while activists embrace his policies.

AJC interview: MTG flirts with Georgia governor bid

Greene hints at a 2026 run, blasts Chris Carr over his AI stance and says GOP hopefuls haven’t impressed her.

From allies to adversaries: Trump-Musk feud hits Georgia GOP

Even as Steve Bannon took fresh shots at Elon Musk, many Georgia Republicans mourned what they saw as a powerful partnership.

Georgian falsely accused in ‘2000 Mules’ of voting fraud wants filmmaker to pay

A federal judge is deciding whether a defamation case against the producers of the election conspiracy movie "2000 Mules" should go to a trial.

Who is Derek Dooley, the football coach weighing U.S. Senate run in Georgia?

Derek Dooley, a former NFL and collegiate football coach, is weighing a run for U.S. Senate. But who is he?

Football coach Derek Dooley weighs Senate run in Georgia against Ossoff

Derek Dooley, son of famed University of Georgia football Coach Vince Dooley, is considering a run for the U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff

Veterans Affairs puts Augusta health director on leave in new shake-up

This is Augusta Health Care System's second leadership change in three months following an investigation. A VA report said Augusta system leaders fostered a “culture of fear.”

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Veterans Affairs puts Augusta health director on leave in new shake-up

This is Augusta Health Care System's second leadership change in three months following an investigation. A VA report said Augusta system leaders fostered a “culture of fear.”

Atlanta inspired the federal minority contracting policy that Trump wants to cut

Atlanta is the inspiration behind a little-known but important federal minority contracting program now in the Trump administration's crosshairs.

If Congress cuts back on EV tax credits, will Georgia pick up the slack?

Georgia state legislators pulled the plug on EV tax credits a decade ago and now Congress is considering doing the same by cutting provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Congress wants Medicaid recipients to work. Georgia provides a model.

Congressional Republicans look to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to work to get coverage, as Georgia does. But the state program has its critics.

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Georgia businesses whipsawed by tariff court rulings

Georgia business owners' relief was short-lived after a trade court nixed many Trump administration tariffs but an appeals court reinstated them.

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Brian Kemp heads to Canada for trade talks amid Donald Trump’s tariff war

Canada is Georgia's biggest trading partner. But the country posted a record $5.2 billion trade deficit in April following Trump's tariffs.

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Georgia GOP turns Democrats’ walkout on transgender bill into campaign fuel

A new ad from the House Republican Caucus features footage from Democrats' protest over a bill to prevent gender affirming care for inmates.

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Conservative groups denounce antisemitism ahead of Georgia GOP convention

The move is partly in response to an activist running for chair of the Republican Party who has amplified a conspiracy theory critical of Israel.

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Georgian falsely accused in ‘2000 Mules’ of voting fraud wants filmmaker to pay

A federal judge is deciding whether a defamation case against the producers of the election conspiracy movie "2000 Mules" should go to a trial.

Who tinkered with a Georgia county border? Line moved behind a powerful sheriff’s house.

Borders don't usually move without any votes or laws, but that's what happened in rural northeast Georgia when a county line shifted around the house of a sheriff.

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Surplus tax refunds of up to $500 are on their way to Georgia residents

Extra tax refunds should begin arriving for eligible Georgians as soon as this week.

Congress wants Medicaid recipients to work. Georgia provides a model.

Congressional Republicans look to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to work to get coverage, as Georgia does. But the state program has its critics.

Georgia Supreme Court says you must be 21 to carry handguns in public

A unanimous ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court upholds a state law prohibiting people under 21 years old from carrying handguns in public.

Georgia Power bills have gone up. Now voters will choose who sets rates.

At long last, elections are resuming for Georgia's powerful board that sets electricity rates for customers. Early voting lasts from May 27 to June 13.

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Israel’s ambassador on war, aid and diplomacy

Greg Bluestein sits down for wide-ranging interview with the Israeli ambassador for the United States.

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Is a mystery GOP Senate candidate on the horizon in Georgia?

Gov. Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump are looking for a GOP primary candidate who can beat Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia. It may be easier said than done.

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Atlanta inspired the federal minority contracting policy that Trump wants to cut

Atlanta is the inspiration behind a little-known but important federal minority contracting program now in the Trump administration's crosshairs.

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Fewer fireworks, bigger stakes: Georgia GOP looks ahead to 2026

This weekend’s Georgia GOP convention marks a new phase for the state party.

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If Congress cuts back on EV tax credits, will Georgia pick up the slack?

Georgia state legislators pulled the plug on EV tax credits a decade ago and now Congress is considering doing the same by cutting provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Numbers back Elon Musk’s criticism of Republicans’ ‘big, beautiful bill’

Many Republicans disagreed with Musk, but the Congressional Budget Office said the House GOP tax bill would add $2.4 trillion to the debt over the next 10 years.

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Balance budget by punishing insurers’ greed, not patients on Medicaid, Medicare

Valuing insurers over Medicaid and Medicare patients isn't just misusing tax dollars. It delays or denies essential health care services and financially destabilizes hospitals

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Georgia GOP turns Democrats’ walkout on transgender bill into campaign fuel

A new ad from the House Republican Caucus features footage from Democrats' protest over a bill to prevent gender affirming care for inmates.

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Brian Strickland touts his work ethic in his run for Georgia attorney general

Brian Strickland faces Sen. Bill Cowsert in the Republican primary. Columnist Patricia Murphy interviewed Strickland for "Politically Georgia."

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The new attack on Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott — his age

U.S. Rep. David Scott of Atlanta is facing a slew of ambitious primary challengers, who all say it's time for the veteran Democrat to make way for new blood.