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Runoff elections across Georgia, including DeKalb County and the city of Atlanta will decide races for city council and county commission races on Dec. 3, 2024.

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Israel vote highlights how Middle East conflict could test Jon Ossoff

Republicans criticized U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff because he voted for two resolutions that would have blocked some U.S. arms sales to Israel.

Hand-count election audit verifies Trump’s victory in Georgia

A hand-count audit of the presidential election confirmed Donald Trump's victory, with tiny differences from the machine count.

Georgia’s governor requests $12.2 billion in federal aid for Hurricane Helene

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Georgia lawmakers consider funding research on how psychedelics might help veterans

Some Georgia lawmakers want to fund research into how the use of psychedelic drugs might help military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Israel vote highlights how Middle East conflict could test Jon Ossoff

Republicans criticized U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff because he voted for two resolutions that would have blocked some U.S. arms sales to Israel.

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Democratic infighting could spell trouble ahead for Georgia U.S. senator

Georgia's new state House minority leader criticized Ossoff for trying to oust state Democratic Party Chair Nikema Williams.

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Politicians urge civility after ferocious election battles in Georgia

The 2024 election was brutal on both sides. In Georgia this week, politicians focused on returning to bridge-building in U.S. politics.

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Here’s what a second Trump administration could mean for Georgia

From tariffs to deportations and Medicaid to electric vehicles, Donald Trump’s agenda could bring massive change.

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Kelly Loeffler explains why she is backing Matt Gaetz for attorney general

Former Georgia U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler spoke with the AJC’s ‘Politically Georgia’ podcast about her support of Donald Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general.

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President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill key posts in his second administration. He has a 75-day transition period to build out his team before Inauguration Day.

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LULAC is preparing to stand on the front lines of clashes with the incoming administration over proposed mass deportations, voting access and issues involving education.

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Runoffs to decide county, city seats across Georgia

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Hand-count election audit verifies Trump’s victory in Georgia

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Georgia lawmakers consider funding research on how psychedelics might help veterans

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Democrat Carolyn Hugley chosen as Georgia House minority leader

Georgia House Democrats elected state Rep. Carolyn Hugley as their minority leader.

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Dice roll in Georgia kicks off randomized ballot audit of presidential election

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Redistricting plans come true: Republican-drawn maps kept them in power in Georgia

The election played out just like Georgia Republicans intended when they redistricted the state last year.

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