Georgia Politics

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FBI presses ahead with probe of Georgia’s 2020 election

FBI analysts race toward a July deadline to complete tens of thousands of record checks related to Fulton County's 2020 presidential election.

Georgia 2026: What the polls and experts say about the race for governor

Here are the polls on Georgia's race for governor between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson.

Georgia 2026: What the polls and experts say about the U.S. Senate race

Here are the polls on Georgia's U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins.

Congress to consider relocating EPA from Atlanta’s largest federal building

The Environmental Protection Agency could vacate its regional hub in Atlanta’s largest federal office building and lease a different — and much smaller — workspace elsewhere.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ossoff, Warnock join push for Graham Platner to drop out of key Senate race

Georgia's two top Democrats joined the mounting calls for Graham Platner, the party's U.S. Senate nominee from Maine, to end his campaign after a woman accused him of rape.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Fallout from 2020 hangs over Georgia’s 2026 race

Georgia has already begun campaigning for another closely watched election cycle, yet one of the state's defining political arguments continues to be the November 2020 vote.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How the U.S. Supreme Court may have given Mike Collins a helping hand

Three Supreme Court rulings in rapid succession on Tuesday instantly jolted the political landscape heading into Georgia’s 2026 elections.

Your Politics Team

Michelle Baruchman

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

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

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

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

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.

Haven’t received your Georgia special tax refund yet? You might be out of luck.

Most people have already received special tax refunds of up to $500 this year. Some people's refunds will be delayed. But others are not eligible.

Georgia’s 33-cent gas tax returns

Georgia was the first state to suspend its gas tax amid soaring prices triggered by President Donald Trump's decision to go to war in Iran.

Brian Kemp’s budget ax falls on raises for state retirees

The governor, now in his final year in office, blocked $100 million in state spending that was meant to guarantee more robust cost-of-living raises for retired state workers.

Brian Kemp signs Georgia income, property tax cuts. Now comes the hard part.

The laws will collectively send $2.9 billion back to taxpayers. The governor hinted at potential spending cuts to help pay for it.

Opinion and Voices

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Readers Write

Define the values that unify America, and our brave ancestors built the bedrock of this nation, AJC readers write.

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Born on the Fourth of July, ‘Miss Elsie’ Hand turns 100

Elsie Hand has been a mayor, bank vice president, country music promoter, and longtime political aide and booster. She turns 100 on July 4th as America celebrates its 250th.

GUEST COLUMN

America at 250: Expand who is seen, who is heard and who has opportunity

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, citizens must reflect upon the past but also take action to amplify the stories of all Americans.

State Government

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Georgia’s tax debate: Raise sales taxes to lower property taxes?

Property tax bills in Georgia are up. Should relief come from higher sales taxes?

Georgia lawmakers give businesses a boost in court battles

A year after overhauling court rules to help companies avoid massive jury verdicts, Georgia legislators have made legal battles easier, shorter and cheaper for businesses.

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Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028

Georgia lawmakers aim to overhaul its elections by 2028, but they might stick with a touchscreen voting system.

Georgia’s special legislative session ends with no redistricting

Georgia Legislature approves fix to looming elections mess on Tuesday.

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Georgia Republicans move to keep touchscreen voting to head off election mess

The Georgia Senate on Saturday passed a measure delaying a law that would do away with counting ballots using QR codes.

Georgia Democrats block sales-for-property tax swap

Property tax bills were defeated in the Georgia General Assembly.

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Six candidates, including David Scott’s daughter, compete to finish his term

U.S. Rep. David Scott's daughter, Marcye, and former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair are among six candidates competing in the special election.

U.S. House District 13: Who is running to finish David Scott’s term

Four Democrats and two Republicans are running in a July 28 special election to fill out the remainder of U.S. Rep. David Scott's term. Scott died in April.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Born on the Fourth of July, ‘Miss Elsie’ Hand turns 100

Elsie Hand has been a mayor, bank vice president, country music promoter, and longtime political aide and booster. She turns 100 on July 4th as America celebrates its 250th.

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Here’s how Rick Jackson spent $108 million in the Republican race for governor

Rick Jackson spent tens of millions of dollars on television and cable advertising, dominating the airwaves to win the Republican nomination for Georgia governor.

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Trump-nominated judge halts DOJ demand for identities of 2020 election workers

A federal subpoena sought the identities of thousands of 2020 Fulton County election workers.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ossoff, Warnock join push for Graham Platner to drop out of key Senate race

Georgia's two top Democrats joined the mounting calls for Graham Platner, the party's U.S. Senate nominee from Maine, to end his campaign after a woman accused him of rape.

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LETTER TO EDITOR

Readers Write

Define the values that unify America, and our brave ancestors built the bedrock of this nation, AJC readers write.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

FBI presses ahead with probe of Georgia’s 2020 election

Georgia 2026: What the polls and experts say about the race for governor

Georgia 2026: What the polls and experts say about the U.S. Senate race

Congress to consider relocating EPA from Atlanta’s largest federal building

Ossoff, Warnock join push for Graham Platner to drop out of key Senate race

Fallout from 2020 hangs over Georgia’s 2026 race

How the U.S. Supreme Court may have given Mike Collins a helping hand

Michelle Baruchman

Adam Beam

Greg Bluestein

Caleb Groves

Chris Joyner

Shannon McCaffrey

Natalie Mendenhall

Tia Mitchell

Patricia Murphy

Maya T. Prabhu

David Wickert

Haven’t received your Georgia special tax refund yet? You might be out of luck.

Georgia’s 33-cent gas tax returns

Brian Kemp’s budget ax falls on raises for state retirees

Brian Kemp signs Georgia income, property tax cuts. Now comes the hard part.

Readers Write

Born on the Fourth of July, ‘Miss Elsie’ Hand turns 100

America at 250: Expand who is seen, who is heard and who has opportunity

State Government

Georgia’s tax debate: Raise sales taxes to lower property taxes?

Georgia lawmakers give businesses a boost in court battles

Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028

Georgia’s special legislative session ends with no redistricting

Georgia Republicans move to keep touchscreen voting to head off election mess

Georgia Democrats block sales-for-property tax swap

More AJC Politics

Six candidates, including David Scott’s daughter, compete to finish his term

U.S. House District 13: Who is running to finish David Scott’s term

Born on the Fourth of July, ‘Miss Elsie’ Hand turns 100

Here’s how Rick Jackson spent $108 million in the Republican race for governor

Trump-nominated judge halts DOJ demand for identities of 2020 election workers

Ossoff, Warnock join push for Graham Platner to drop out of key Senate race

Readers Write

Fallout from 2020 hangs over Georgia’s 2026 race

America at 250: Expand who is seen, who is heard and who has opportunity

Ga. teacher gets nearly $300K in settlement over Charlie Kirk social media post