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8 takeaways from Rick Jackson’s surprise entry into Georgia governor’s race

The billionaire health care executive plans to fund his own campaign, starting with a $50 million loan.

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Governor’s race: Duncan, Thurmond are first to reveal latest fundraising totals

Democrat Geoff Duncan says he raised more than $1.1 million by the Jan. 31 deadline. Michael Thurmond says he has $700,000 in cash on hand.

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5 questions about the FBI’s seizure of Fulton County election documents

The U.S. Justice Department has been tight-lipped about the purpose of the raid. Fulton County officials fear a state takeover of their elections.

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What’s next after the FBI seized Fulton County’s 2020 election records?

The Wall Street Journal reports Tulsi Gabbard has a key role. Meanwhile, election experts doubt prosecutors can use the ballots in court.

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How an FBI raid in Georgia became a campaign opportunity for Democrats

Democratic leaders, including those running for statewide office, showed up to a Fulton County warehouse as federal agents searched for 2020 ballots.

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Cobb County school officials threaten to punish students joining ICE walkout

The district's stance contrasts with other metro Atlanta schools that have commended students for expressing themselves peacefully during classroom hours.

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Atlanta Braves icons take opposite sides on Trump’s immigration crackdown

Social media posts from Chipper Jones and Spencer Strider highlight the debate over the federal government's aggressive deportation strategy.

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

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.

Natalie Mendenhall

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

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Jon Ossoff spars with Republican opponents over ICE shooting in Minnesota

The Democratic senator challenged his Republican rivals to decry what he called "police state tactics." Republicans say he is siding with the radical left.

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House GOP mulls nixing Raffensperger’s powers to investigate First Liberty

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has intensified his investigation of the now defunct financial institution with deep ties to Republican leaders.

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Chris Carr proposes anti-corruption plan aimed at public officials

The Republican candidate for governor's plan seems to be a swipe at rival Burt Jones. But Carr says his proposal isn't aimed at one person.

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Poll shows Georgia GOP voters are high on Mike Collins and Donald Trump

Collins has had a consistent edge in public polling over his Republican rivals in the race to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

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One year in, Georgia Republicans largely stick with Donald Trump

Georgia's top Republican candidates for statewide office offered no criticism of President Donald Trump after the first year of his second term.

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Brian Kemp’s needs-based scholarship investment fulfills Democratic dreams

The governor's proposal to spend $325 million boosting a scholarship program for financially needy families comes after years of Democratic lobbying.

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Endorsements show Trump’s impact on both sides of Georgia’s governor’s race

Sally Quillian Yates, famous for her rebuke of the president, is backing Democrat Jason Esteves. Turning Point Action favors Republican Burt Jones.

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Secret testimony reveals Georgia Republicans’ private rebukes of Trump

Comments by Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr were part of testimony during an investigation of President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

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US Senate confirms Georgia general after bipartisan push from Kemp, Warnock

Lt. Gen. Thomas Carden's appointment had been held up over opposition to President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard Troops to Los Angeles.

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7 predictions for Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

The AJC's politics team foresees plenty of conflict for the legislative session that begins today at the Capitol in Atlanta. It's all a precursor to the midterms.