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Georgia Politics

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Georgia Senate pushes paper ballots, setting up a clash with House

The Senate proposal would move Georgia to hand-marked paper ballots this year. A competing House proposal would delay the switch to 2028.

PATRICIA MURPHY

A billionaire walks into a Golden Corral: The Rick Jackson story

Voters at Jackson's stump speech connected with the wealthy health care executive. Some said they were reminded of Trump.

Fulton and the DOJ square off in court over seized 2020 ballots

In the hearing, lawyers for Fulton questioned an election technology and security expert about allegations in the FBI affidavit used to secure a search warrant for the raid.

Georgia grapples with rounding change after the demise of the penny

The Georgia Senate on Wednesday advanced a bill to allow retailers to round to the nearest nickel in the wake of the penny's demise.

Politically Georgia
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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Senate takes first step to end stalemate over airport security funding

Depending on how quickly the legislation can be sent to the House, there could be a final vote later today or on Saturday.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ahead of Atlanta visit, Cory Booker casts Georgia as key political battleground

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker heads to Atlanta on Friday to appear alongside U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock at the First Baptist Church of Decatur.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Pro-Burt Jones mailer targets ambiguous ‘Jackson’

Fighting for Georgia, the anti-tax group that’s already steered more than $500,000 to Jones’ leadership committee, is behind the mail piece.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

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

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Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

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Greg Bluestein

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

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Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

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Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

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Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

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Maya T. Prabhu

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

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David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

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Georgia Legislative Session Preview

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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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OPINION

Readers write

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PATRICIA MURPHY

A billionaire walks into a Golden Corral: The Rick Jackson story

Voters at Jackson's stump speech connected with the wealthy health care executive. Some said they were reminded of Trump.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Daylight saving switcheroo puts Georgia’s clocks one step closer to Canada

With an overwhelming Senate vote of 45 to 5, it’s possible that the time to stop changing the time has come in Georgia.

State Government

Voters use voting machines at a polling place in Canton during an election earlier this year. The Georgia Senate is pushing to require hand-marked paper ballots by the midterms. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Georgia Senate pushes paper ballots, setting up a clash with House

The Senate proposal would move Georgia to hand-marked paper ballots this year. A competing House proposal would delay the switch to 2028.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia property tax relief must include increased public education investment

The Georgia General Assembly doesn't have to choose between helping homeowners and supporting students. With the right moves, lawmakers can do both.

State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome — pictured discussing tax credits at the Capitol in February 2024 — said of the Georgia Senate unanimously passing a "symmetrical rounding" bill Wednesday, March 25, 2026: “You round up or down to the nearest zero, five or 10, and it all comes out pretty even that way." (Natrice Miller/AJC 2024)

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Georgia grapples with rounding change after the demise of the penny

The Georgia Senate on Wednesday advanced a bill to allow retailers to round to the nearest nickel in the wake of the penny's demise.

Georgia Senate would let voters decide on school zone traffic cameras

Supporters say the cameras protect children, but critics argue they have become revenue generators for local governments.

The Georgia General Assembly has a week left to negotiate a fiscal year 2027 budget. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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State retirees could get a raise under the Senate’s budget proposal

Cost-of-living raises must be approved by the retirement system board. But this budget proposal would make a raise more likely.

Georgia lawmakers debate access to mug shots, police video

Press advocates say a bill in the state Legislature would make it practically impossible for the public to access police footage. Lawmakers are considering amendments.

More AJC Politics

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Can Geoff Duncan win over Georgia’s Black voters?

The former Republican is working to build a coalition to carry him to the Georgia governor's office, but he first has to overcome his past conservative votes.

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OPINION

Readers write

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Immigration, war bring thousands to Georgia State Capitol for ‘No Kings’ march

Thousands gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday for a 'No Kings' protest where people expressed their concerns about President Donald Trump's policies.

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PHOTOS: Deepening impasse over DHS funding was plain to see at Dobbins Air Reserve Base hangar

Home from Washington at the start of a two-week recess, hopes of a TSA funding compromise between House Republicans and Senate Democrats faded.

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Home from Washington, Congress’ deepening DHS shutdown impasse is laid bare

In an Air Force hangar in Georgia, hopes of a compromise between House Republicans and Senate Democrats fade as lawmakers start a two-week recess.

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PHOTOS: No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

Organizers of Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” rallies anticipated that the protests could culminate in one of the largest demonstrations in U.S. history.

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Her case against Trump collapsed, but GOP still targeting Fani Willis

The Georgia General Assembly passed a bill making Atlanta district attorney races nonpartisan.

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Tyler Perry donates $250,000 in gift cards to Atlanta TSA workers

A representative of Tyler Perry said he worked with the Transportation Security Administration to ensure the gifts would be permitted.

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TSA pay could be coming, but not quickly. How to help in the meantime.

It could take time for TSA officers to receive their back pay, even if D.C. finds a way to green light their funding.

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GOP seeks new path in metro Atlanta by dropping party labels

The GOP-controlled state Legislature voted to make most local offices in five core metro Atlanta counties nonpartisan. The bill is now headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.