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Georgia Democrats talk property taxes as they eye a possible House takeover

Democrats have largely opposed Republican-backed tax cuts. Now, they're seeking feedback from the public on what a Democratic majority could accomplish.

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Georgia lawmakers map out state’s next voting system with eye on 2028

A Republican-dominated panel discussed plans for Georgia's next voting system in time for the 2028 election cycle on Friday.

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Third Democratic state lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID unemployment fraud

State Rep. Sharon Henderson pleaded guilty to defrauding the government by taking COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment benefits she was not entitled to.

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Brian Kemp warns of possible spending cuts as he prepares to leave office

The governor directed state agencies to freeze spending and prepare for potential cuts as the state's reserves continue to shrink.

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What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.

The 2026-2027 school year is starting this week, with new leaders, new rules, new schools and new payment plans.

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Kemp joins Trump effort to shield consumers from data center power costs

The pledge builds on an agreement between the White House and seven tech companies that said they would pay for electricity costs in areas where they are building data centers

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THE STEERING COLUMN

Permanent daylight saving time: Safer commutes or darker mornings?

Permanent daylight saving time could improve visibility during the evening commute, but it would leave much of Atlanta’s winter morning commute in darkness.

Resources

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Georgia bill tracker 2026: See what passed

From tax cuts to an official state chicken wing flavor, see what bills Georgia lawmakers are considering and how close to passing they are.

EXCLUSIVE AJC POLL

Georgians in both parties prefer property tax relief to scrapping income tax

Property tax relief trumps eliminating the state income tax among both Republicans and Democrats in new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll.

How to speak like a Georgia legislator

At the Georgia Legislature, they don't ask questions. It's a Parliamentary Inquiry. And the bills, the legislation, might be anywhere from a Simple Bill to a Christmas Tree.

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Georgia Rep. Kelley must face suit over friend’s fatal hit-and-run, judges say

State Rep. Trey Kelley must face claims he is liable for helping a friend cover up a fatal hit-and-run crash in 2019, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.

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Couple imprisoned for baby’s death eligible for state payout, judge says

Judge: Ashley Jordan and Albert Debelbot proved they did not murder their newborn daughter in 2008 and are eligible for compensation from the state's wrongful conviction fund.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Georgia Democrats block sales-for-property tax swap

Property tax bills were defeated in the Georgia General Assembly.

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Georgia GOP wants to lower property taxes. They need help from Democrats.

Republicans want to put more than a hundred tax-cutting referendums on the ballot this fall. But they'll need some Democrats to vote with them to make it happen.

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With redistricting shelved, Georgia lawmakers focus on a vote-counting mess

Georgia lawmakers seek to keep Georgia's current voting system as lawmakers convene for a special session to address a vote-counting conundrum.