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No more horsing around in the heat: Savannah cracks down on carriage tours

Savannah City Council voted Thursday to restrict horse-drawn carriage tours from operating once temperatures reach 85 degrees in a victory for animal welfare activists.

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Derek Dooley says his coaching career kept him out of the voting booth

OPINION

In the CDC shooting aftermath, here’s what Americans can do to move forward

The CDC shooting exposed efforts to undermine trust in science and sow hatred, as well as our tolerance for firearm violence. Here's a road map for a better path forward.

Lenovo says new Georgia law unfairly bars it from doing business in state

Lenovo, the technology company, has filed a lawsuit that says a new state law banning them from doing business in Georgia is unfair.

Ossoff, Democrats push to extend pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is the latest to urge congressional Republicans to act to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that defray the cost of health coverage.

Veterans Affairs reassigning Atlanta-area nurses amid major overhaul

The VA’s Office of Inspector General released the results of a survey showing VA facilities in Georgia and across the nation had 4,434 staffing shortages as of April.

State widens probe into failed Georgia lender accused of $140M Ponzi scheme

The subpoenas seek documents and correspondence tied to First Liberty's lending practices, an official said.

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Veterans Affairs reassigning Atlanta-area nurses amid major overhaul

The VA’s Office of Inspector General released the results of a survey showing VA facilities in Georgia and across the nation had 4,434 staffing shortages as of April.

Stability remains elusive for Georgia businesses as tariff deadlines pass

Georgia businesses, especially those that rely on trade, are navigating uncertain economic times with every new trade deal and tariff imposed.

A year of trauma: Shooting is yet another blow to CDC workers and alumni

After Friday's deadly shooting at the CDC in Atlanta, workers say they feel unsupported by federal officials.

Emory research among $500 million in vaccine grants quashed by RFK Jr.

Emory’s mRNA project was among 22 cut by DHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. despite praise for the technology’s role in fighting COVID and its potential for cancer treatment.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting closure will hit Georgia stations

CPB funding supported NPR’s flagship shows “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” and PBS television series such as “Frontline and “American Masters.”

Emory braces for a big tax increase on endowment after Trump bill

The Atlanta university uses its endowment to finance research, fund scholarships for low-income students and provide health care at community hospitals across Georgia.

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Derek Dooley says his coaching career kept him out of the voting booth

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Jason Esteves floats $1 billion fund to help small businesses

The Democratic candidate for governor says it could generate up to 50,000 jobs a year. The fund mirrors recent tax incentives for big businesses.

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Did son of embattled First Liberty founder resign from Coweta County GOP?

Georgia GOP Chair Josh McKoon said Brant Frost V was resigning. But the Coweta County GOP posted a message on its website urging patience.

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Religious leaders hold bottles of water with labels that read “Voter Suppression” following a press conference outside of the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/AJC)

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Judges ask if Georgia’s ban on giving snacks to voters violates free speech

Federal appeals court judges questioned whether Georgia's ban on giving food and water to voters waiting in line is allowed or violates their free speech rights.

Gwinnett Republican joins crowded field in lieutenant governor’s race

Georgia State Rep. David Clark has a history of clashing with Republican leaders.

State Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, along with his family and supporters, speaks at the south steps inside the State Capitol to kick off his campaign for lieutenant governor on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Tillery kicks off lieutenant governor campaign barnstorming across Georgia

State Sen. Blake Tillery, a Vidalia Republican, conducted a multicity tour that crisscrossed Georgia from Savannah to Atlanta to kick off his campaign.

Activists want GOP lawmakers to make more changes to Georgia elections

A Georgia elections study committee has become a forum for advocates on the right and left to seek major changes to voting laws ahead of a heated election year in 2026.

The State Election Board considers investigations of election fraud and misbehavior during a meeting at the Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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Investigations stalled while State Election Board tried to change voting rules

A backlog of completed Georgia election investigations grew to over 300 cases after the State Election Board prioritized passing new voting rules last year.

Georgia has issued more than $1 billion in tax refunds; more are on the way

Surplus tax refunds totaling $1 billion have been delivered in Georgia. But more are coming.

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Michelle Baruchman

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

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Greg Bluestein

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

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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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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Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse is an enterprise reporter and covers elections and Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution a

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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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Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.

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

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Sam Lilley died in the D.C. plane crash. His family is demanding change.

The family of Sam Lilley, the co-pilot of a January flight that collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., has become respected advocates for air safety.

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Jason Esteves floats $1 billion fund to help small businesses

The Democratic candidate for governor says it could generate up to 50,000 jobs a year. The fund mirrors recent tax incentives for big businesses.

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Tariff revenues surge, but higher taxes loom

Current estimates put the revenue impact of the Trump administration's tariffs between $300B-$400B for one year. In comparison, the monthly budget deficit for July was $291B.

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Democrat sues former Republican opponent over campaign rhetoric

The lawsuit accuses Republican state Sen. Shawn Still made of making false and malicious statements about about Ashwin Ramaswami, the Democrat who challenged him.

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Mike Thurmond says he brings statewide experience to race for governor

Former Dekalb County CEO Mike Thurmond talks about his run for Georgia’s top spot.

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Judges ask if Georgia’s ban on giving snacks to voters violates free speech

Federal appeals court judges questioned whether Georgia's ban on giving food and water to voters waiting in line is allowed or violates their free speech rights.

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Did son of embattled First Liberty founder resign from Coweta County GOP?

Georgia GOP Chair Josh McKoon said Brant Frost V was resigning. But the Coweta County GOP posted a message on its website urging patience.

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OPINION

Is there any such thing as a Geoff Duncan Democrat?

Can the former Republican win over Democrats?

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Trump’s D.C. homeless crackdown raises stakes for Atlanta’s World Cup plans

Homeless advocates in Atlanta fear federal pressure could lead to the criminalization of homelessness as the city races to clear downtown camps by the end of the year.

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Support for Ossoff’s Israel votes grows as public opinion shifts on Gaza

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has long expressed concern about Israel's offensive in Gaza causing a humanitarian crisis, but more Democrats are starting to agree.