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Donald Trump backs Josh McKoon’s reelection as Georgia GOP chair

The endorsement consolidates support for McKoon, who has avoided a formidable challenge ahead of the election in June.

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Patricia Murphy: Meet the mom and small business owner suing Trump over tariffs

A mother says she sued President Donald Trump because his tariffs could spell the end of her small business.

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With Kemp out, here’s where the 2026 US Senate race in Georgia stands

Sen. Jon Ossoff says he’s ‘prepared to outwork and defeat’ any challenger as the growing field of Republican candidates emerges.

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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.

State aids Georgia farmers, timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed legislation designed to aid farmers and timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene.

Kemp hopes to partner with Trump to avoid messy GOP battle for Georgia Senate seat

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants to work with President Donald Trump to align behind a Republican candidate to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Feds tell states to deem more schools dangerous. Georgia says it has none.

The Unsafe School Choice Option in federal law allows parents to transfer their child from a school labeled "persistently dangerous" because of on-campus crime.

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Patricia Murphy: Meet the mom and small business owner suing Trump over tariffs

A mother says she sued President Donald Trump because his tariffs could spell the end of her small business.

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Aetna to exit Affordable Care Act insurance market

The move means 117,000 Georgians on the ACA marketplace, also known as Obamacare or Georgia Access in the state, will have to choose another carrier this fall.

Trump wants to tariff foreign-made films. But how? Could it boost Georgia?

President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films is certainly not what lawmakers, entertainment unions and activists have been calling for.

Georgia peanut butter supplier ‘behind eight ball’ as USAID retreats

The future of a South Georgia maker of peanut paste for severely malnourished children overseas is increasingly uncertain amid a major rollback in U.S. foreign aid.

Slowdown in global shipping will soon hit Georgia. Are layoffs, shortages next?

Global shipping is slowing a month after President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” escalation of the trade war. Georgia companies, workers and consumers could soon feel it.

AJC poll reveals most Georgia voters are skeptical of DOGE’s efforts

The latest Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll shows a majority of voters disapprove of Elon Musk's involvement in government and DOGE's cost-cutting efforts.

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Donald Trump backs Josh McKoon’s reelection as Georgia GOP chair

The endorsement consolidates support for McKoon, who has avoided a formidable challenge ahead of the election in June.

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Buddy Carter’s US Senate campaign is the first of many GOP bids to come

Nearly a dozen other Republicans are also considering challenging U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in what could be a messy GOP primary.

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After 20 years, REAL ID law takes effect today at airports across the country

Most Georgians already have the new IDs, which will be required to board domestic flights starting today. Those without them will face more screening.

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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.

State aids Georgia farmers, timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed legislation designed to aid farmers and timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene.

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Democratic state senator launches bid for Georgia lieutenant governor in Savannah

Democratic Sen. Josh McLaurin is the first politician to launch his 2026 campaign for lieutenant governor. Current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is expected to run for governor.

Survey: Georgia OB-GYNs say state abortion law risks mothers’ health

A survey of 38 OB-GYNs found that nearly half of doctors said they have personally encountered cases where care had to be delayed because of Georgia's abortion law.

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Who is Georgia’s new Democratic Party Chairman Charlie Bailey?

Charlie Bailey, an attorney who has worked in both the criminal and civil justice system, is the new chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

Legalize marijuana, say most Georgians in an AJC poll

Support of legalization of recreation marijuana is rising in Georgia, according to an AJC poll that shows 56% in favor of the idea.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender inmates.

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Buddy Carter’s US Senate campaign is the first of many GOP bids to come

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McLaurin discusses path to Dem majority in Senate, calls out Vance flip-flop

State Sen. Josh McLaurin speaks on his run for lieutenant governor and his former roommate, Vice President JD Vance.

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‘MAGA warrior’ Buddy Carter jumps into Georgia Senate race against Ossoff

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter launches Georgia Senate bid to unseat Jon Ossoff

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Jamie Dupree: Congress still in the dark on cuts to Department of Veterans Affairs

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Former lawmaker Susan Holmes was a force in Republican politics

Former state Rep. Susan Holmes, died on April 30. She was also Monticello's first woman mayor and a six-term member of the Georgia House.

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After 20 years, REAL ID law takes effect today at airports across the country

Most Georgians already have the new IDs, which will be required to board domestic flights starting today. Those without them will face more screening.

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Patricia Murphy: Sen. MTG? Like Trump’s return, it could happen

Before we count out Marjorie Taylor Green as someone with statewide potential in Georgia, rewind the tape to November to see who won here: Donald Trump

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Georgia’s U.S. Senate scramble — who runs now that Kemp is out?

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