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Speaker Jon Burns press conference
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ahead of 2026 session, Jon Burns insists beef with Burt Jones is in the past

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones angered House Speaker Jon Burns by ending the 2025 session earlier than expected. Burns says those feelings won't linger.

Government Shutdown
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How worried should Georgians be about another government shutdown?

Is another government shutdown looming?

Best Dressed Lawmakers
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

State Sen. Nabilah Parkes launches campaign for insurance commissioner

Parkes is the first Democrat seeking to challenge Republican John King. She's one of the more progressive members of the Senate Democratic caucus.

Opinion and Voices

ABRAMS PHOTOS
OPINION

The Stacey Abrams era in Georgia is over, for now

The move clears the way for new Democrats, for better and worse.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at an America First Policy Institute gala at his residence Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday, November 14, 2024. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)
OPINION

Congress watches quietly as Trump flexes his foreign policy muscles

President Donald Trump says he prioritizes “America First.” But the definition of “America First” has definitely changed in 2026.

Jon Burns at home
OPINION

Speaker Jon Burns lays out House priorities for crucial election year

Between politics, policy, and 180 members’ needs, being House speaker can look like a six-arm juggling act. But Speaker Jon Burns remains well-liked in the chamber,

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OPINION

The Stacey Abrams era in Georgia is over, for now

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at an America First Policy Institute gala at his residence Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday, November 14, 2024. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)
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Congress watches quietly as Trump flexes his foreign policy muscles

Speaker Jon Burns press conference
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ahead of 2026 session, Jon Burns insists beef with Burt Jones is in the past

Government Shutdown
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How worried should Georgians be about another government shutdown?

Election year fuels potential for fireworks in Georgia Legislature

Georgia limits campaign donations — except when it doesn’t

Henry government veteran named new county manager

Top Henry County official faces ethics complaint over relatives’ employment

Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams rules out 2026 bid for Georgia governor

Trump

Trump seeks $6.2M from Fani Willis’ office for criminal defense