Georgia Politics

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Watchdog: Election board members may have broken law with legal filing

A government watchdog group wants answers about a legal brief filed by three State Election Board members in support of the FBI's seizure of Fulton's 2020 election records.

State Election Board meets as Georgia faces an election crisis

Georgia's State Election Board could consider advancing a petition to switch to hand-marked paper ballots amid a looming July deadline to stop counting votes with QR codes.

Georgia election officials have no idea how to run elections after July

Election officials who have navigated every overhaul of Georgia's voting system are facing something new — a deadline with no road map and no funding to comply.

PATRICIA MURPHY

The Rick Jackson-Burt Jones slugfest: Half-truths, whoppers and a lot of B.S.

The Jackson and Jones campaigns seem hell-bent on destroying each other, even if it kills them both.

Politically Georgia

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

JD Vance heads to UGA amid crucial Georgia primary stretch

The Athens event is part of Turning Point USA's traveling college campus series, with Trump‑backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones also set to address students.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff argues 2026 contest will test Trump’s power, policies

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is pointing to the war with Iran to frame the 2026 race, dubbing it "Donald Trump's war."

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia GOP chair brushes off Tuesday’s closer-than-expected runoff

Josh McKoon, chair of the Georgia Republican Party, said he isn’t reading too much into the 14th District runoff, noting the November midterms will be a different ballgame.

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.

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.

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.

Opinion and Voices

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GUEST COLUMN

Maintain Georgia’s economic momentum by renewing USMCA trade agreement

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is coming up for review. Renewing the trade deal will benefit Georgia jobs, manufacturing and exports.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

The Rick Jackson-Burt Jones slugfest: Half-truths, whoppers and a lot of B.S.

The Jackson and Jones campaigns seem hell-bent on destroying each other, even if it kills them both.

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OPINION

Readers write

Our readers speak out against Trump’s threat to destroy "a whole civilization," and where his war on Iran went wrong.

State Government

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State Election Board meets as Georgia faces an election crisis

Georgia's State Election Board could consider advancing a petition to switch to hand-marked paper ballots amid a looming July deadline to stop counting votes with QR codes.

Georgia election officials have no idea how to run elections after July

Election officials who have navigated every overhaul of Georgia's voting system are facing something new — a deadline with no road map and no funding to comply.

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Georgia’s Democratic candidates for governor debate school issues

Teachers wanted to know about candidates’ plans to recruit and retain educators and how they would help schools in high-poverty areas.

Bill passes to establish a Georgia Music Office to support industry

The passage is a step forward in formalizing Georgia’s approach to supporting its music industry, supporters say.

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Bills awaiting Kemp’s approval could impact protests, police, religious services

During Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, criminal justice and law enforcement measures emerged that could soon become law. Here’s what you need to know.

Two Democrats and a Republican secure seats in the Georgia Legislature

Two Democrats and one Republican secured seats in the Georgia Legislature during the April 7 special runoff election.

More AJC Politics

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Georgia Democrats sense a ‘huge’ midterm opening. Can they finally seize it?

As they look to elect a governor, Georgia Democrats took inspiration from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday night during their annual fundraising gala.

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PHOTOS: Vice president comes to Athens for Turning Point

Vice President JD Vance heads to the University of Georgia as part of Turning Point USA's traveling college campus series.

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JD Vance in Georgia criticizes pope, says Iran should ‘join world economy’

Vice president speaks at Turning Point USA event in Athens; Erika Kirk skips the event after reportedly facing unspecified ‘threats.’

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Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk to visit UGA Tuesday

The University of Georgia is one of five stops on a national college tour put on by Turning Point USA, which was founded by the late Charlie Kirk.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

JD Vance heads to UGA amid crucial Georgia primary stretch

The Athens event is part of Turning Point USA's traveling college campus series, with Trump‑backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones also set to address students.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff argues 2026 contest will test Trump’s power, policies

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is pointing to the war with Iran to frame the 2026 race, dubbing it "Donald Trump's war."

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

GUEST COLUMN

Maintain Georgia’s economic momentum by renewing USMCA trade agreement

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is coming up for review. Renewing the trade deal will benefit Georgia jobs, manufacturing and exports.

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Georgia gas tax suspension helped, but prices rose anyway

Gov. Brian Kemp and the state Legislature’s decision to suspend the gas tax made a difference at the pump, a look at recent prices shows. But prices continue to rise.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia GOP chair brushes off Tuesday’s closer-than-expected runoff

Josh McKoon, chair of the Georgia Republican Party, said he isn’t reading too much into the 14th District runoff, noting the November midterms will be a different ballgame.

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Leaders share updates on Georgia’s agriculture industry over ham and eggs

The Ham & Eggs Breakfast at Fort Valley State University featured updates from elected officials working in Washington and the Gold Dome to boost the agriculture industry.