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Jon Ossoff’s 2026 campaign will start with a rally targeting Donald Trump

It's a familiar strategy for the Georgia U.S. senator, whose first campaign for office in 2017 was marked by a mantra to "make Trump furious."

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Georgia wants to get ahead of possible Department of Education closure

State lawmakers are working to update Georgia law, worried the department's demise could affect licensing of police officers and others.

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Vote to block transgender bill could hurt Jon Ossoff, new poll finds

The Georgia Democratic U.S. Senator voted to block a GOP measure aimed at banning transgender athletes from competing against women.

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Sex trafficking victims testify against Brian Kemp’s litigation overhaul

Advocates warn the proposal would prevent them from holding hotels and motels accountable in court. Some Republicans are considering an amendment.

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How Georgians are shaping Donald Trump’s overhaul of the federal workforce

Doug Collins and Kelly Loeffler, two former Georgia elected officials, are overseeing job cuts and office moves as part of the president's Cabinet.

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Sports betting and DEI: Bills that died on a wild Crossover Day in Georgia

Georgia lawmakers advanced dozens of bills on Thursday ahead of a key legislative deadline. But plenty of others didn't make it, making their futures bleak.

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What to watch for on Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature

Tax cuts, sports betting and school safety proposals await their fate as lawmakers rush to meet a key deadline.

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Greg Bluestein is a political reporter who covers the governor's office and Georgia politics.

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Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

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Patricia Murphy joined the AJC in 2020 from CQ Roll Call, where she was a nationally syndicated political columnist.

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Favorite foil? Stacey Abrams gets prime time attention from Donald Trump

Abrams has long been a target of Georgia Republicans. Now, Trump and national GOP leaders are following their lead.

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How Republicans are using transgender politics to pressure Democrats

The GOP has targeted transgender sports and gender-affirming care in the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term.

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Georgia Republican leaders side with Donald Trump in spat with Ukraine

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones said Trump was "100% right" following a tense meeting in the Oval Office with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Georgia teachers might get the same benefits as police officers

The state House of Representatives has voted to increase death benefits for teachers' families, matching those given to law enforcement officers.

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Georgia House votes to restrict reunification therapy in custody battles

The court-ordered treatments force children into programs aimed at repairing a relationship with a parent. Critics say they can traumatize children.

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Kandiss Taylor’s congressional bid shakes up Georgia’s 2026 GOP midterms

Taylor has promoted false conspiracy theories. Some Republicans worry about her impact on swing voters.

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Georgia’s ‘red tape’ bill, rebranded as DOGE, wins new support and critics

The measure does not create a Georgia Department of Government Efficiency. But calling it that has brought welcome attention for Senate Republicans.

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Georgia Republicans push for Clarence Thomas statue by state Supreme Court

Democrats have long opposed honoring Thomas, a Georgia native who was accused of sexual harassment during his 1991 confirmation hearing.

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What to watch as Brian Kemp’s agenda faces its biggest test yet

The governor is using his political muscle to push an overhaul of Georgia's civil litigation rules. A handful of GOP senators are the key votes.

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Jon Ossoff warns GOP about Medicaid cuts: ‘Voters will be watching’

The Democratic U.S. senator is running for reelection in 2026 in what will likely be one of the most hotly contested races in the country.