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Georgia’s newest political battlefield? Waffle House

The Atlanta-based restaurant chain has been invoked by Democrats and Republicans in recent days about the price of eggs and rising insurance costs.

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Georgia Republicans renew push for closed primary elections

Anyone can vote in Georgia's party primary elections. Republicans want to change that, arguing people outside of their party shouldn't help pick their nominees.

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How Georgia Democrats are finding ways to fight Donald Trump’s policies

A state lawmaker has taken on the persona of a newscaster on the Senate floor in an attempt to get his Republican colleagues' attention.

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How Donald Trump’s tariffs could pinch Georgia’s economy, politics

Some Republicans welcomed the tariffs as a way to protect American jobs. But Democrats focused on the economic pain likely to be felt by consumers.

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Stacey Abrams distances herself from troubled New Georgia Project

Abrams noted she has not been involved in the voting rights group since 2017. But she said she will never stop believing in the group's mission.

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Warnock to vote against Kennedy after tense exchange over Nazi comments

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock confronted Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, about his past comments comparing the CDC to "Nazi death camps."

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Brian Kemp’s aim to limit some large jury awards gets a seven-figure boost

A group that includes companies such as Uber and Waffle House is paying for TV ads to back the governor's proposal, which he plans to reveal on Thursday.

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

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

Patricia Murphy

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

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Bill Nigut is a co-host of the AJC Politically Georgia live radio show and podcast.

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Transgender bill highlights tension in Georgia GOP race for governor

The proposal backed by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones takes a subtle swipe at Attorney General Chris Carr. The two will likely face off in the 2026 GOP primary.

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Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has ripple effects across Georgia

Federal agents made at least one arrest at a Georgia church following a policy change by the Trump administration.

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Georgia’s booming data center industry will likely pay more for power

A new rule from state regulators highlights the growing angst from politicians as data centers pop up all over Georgia.

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Democrats face reckoning on immigration policy during Trump’s second term

Some Georgia Democrats say they're playing catch-up after Republicans used immigration concerns to power electoral gains in November.

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Emanuel Jones to challenge David Scott for Atlanta-area congressional seat

Jones, a Democratic state senator, says he will run for the seat even if the 79-year-old Scott does not retire.

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Chris Carr sues Joe Biden one last time to reverse offshore drilling ban

The move by the Republican attorney general, who is running for governor in 2026, carries some political risk.

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5 questions for Donald Trump’s first day

The president-elect will take the oath of office today in a pared down gathering that was moved indoors because of forecasted frigid temperatures.

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Jon Burns faces bipartisan pushback after banishing Republican lawmaker

Top officials with Georgia's Republican and Democratic parties say GOP state Sen. Colton Moore should have been allowed in the House chamber.

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What to expect from Brian Kemp’s State of the State address

The second term governor will push for a limit on big jury awards in certain civil lawsuits while also laying out his budget blueprint.

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Georgia voters worry about shootings but don’t back gun limits, AJC poll finds

Just 28% of Georgia voters support passing stricter gun laws while 51% say they worry they or a loved one will be a victim in a mass shooting.