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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff warns GOP about Medicaid cuts: ‘Voters will be watching’

The Democratic U.S. senator is running for reelection in 2026 in what will likely be one of the most hotly contested races in the country.

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OPINION

Patricia Murphy: Which swamp is Trump draining with Georgia layoffs and cuts?

President Donald Trump promised to "drain the swamp" and eliminate the "Deep State." So far, he's only draining vital programs in Georgia.

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How Trump’s first month has brought a sweeping shakeup to all corners of Georgia

The first month of President Donald Trump’s second term has reshaped the federal government at breakneck speed. Here’s a look at how the changes have unfolded in Georgia.

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Georgia Senate approves child care tax credits

Georgia parents would get help more with child care costs under a bill that passed the state Senate Wednesday.

Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler to serve as head of the Small Business Administration.

Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, again?

Republicans in Congress have suggested big cuts to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities.

Staffers at embattled New Georgia Project say they were fired after trying to unionize

Staffers at the New Georgia Project say they were fired after attempting to unionize.

Trump: The First 100 Days

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How Trump’s first month has brought a sweeping shakeup to all corners of Georgia

The first month of President Donald Trump’s second term has reshaped the federal government at breakneck speed. Here’s a look at how the changes have unfolded in Georgia.

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Workers, activists, community members protest ‘cruelty’ in CDC cuts

Some of the fired workers stood outside the Atlanta-based CDC’s large security entrance on Clifton Road waving signs in protest.

Atlanta urges local governments to hire workers hit by Trump job cuts

The looming threat of spiked unemployment in the city has Atlanta’s leaders on edge — not only about the future for laid-off residents but also the potential negative impacts

Mass layoffs at Atlanta-based CDC spread shock

The shock waves are spreading after more than 1,000 employees at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were fired over the weekend.

Atlanta crowd jeers Donald Trump and Elon Musk at Presidents Day protest

Hundreds gathered to protest the Trump administration. Much of their ire was directed at Musk, who has been working to shrink the size of government.

How cuts to the federal consumer protection agency could affect Georgians

Georgians stand to “lose a lot” if the CFPB is shut down, said Liz Coyle, executive director of the nonprofit consumer advocacy organization Georgia Watch.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff warns GOP about Medicaid cuts: ‘Voters will be watching’

The Democratic U.S. senator is running for reelection in 2026 in what will likely be one of the most hotly contested races in the country.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ousted Georgia judge mum on whether he asked Donald Trump for a job

Christian Coomer won't say whether he wrote a letter to Trump asking to be the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia GOP battles pride festival over exclusion of Log Cabin Republicans

The Smyrna Pride Festival is excluding Georgia Log Cabin Republicans, saying they won't allow any group that aligns with a political party.

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Legislature

Georgia Senate approves child care tax credits

Georgia parents would get help more with child care costs under a bill that passed the state Senate Wednesday.

Voter accuracy group ERIC targeted by Republican bill in Georgia

Georgia Republican legislators advanced a bill Tuesday that would withdraw the state from an organization that identifies outdated voter registrations.

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Georgia seeks to bolster timber industry in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Georgia lawmakers are considering a series of bills that would help Georgia timber industry.

Georgia Supreme Court casts doubt on child custody law

The court ruling raised broader questions about a Georgia law that lets people seek custody even if they are not related by blood or a legal guardian.

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Fulton County withholds 2020 ballots despite Georgia law seeking disclosure

A new Georgia law allows copies of ballots to be made public, but Fulton County says the law doesn't apply to the 2020 election.

Speed cameras in Ga. school zones raking in money. 100 lawmakers say no more

The automated devices have led to millions of dollars in fines for drivers in the last few years.

Your Politics Team

Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman is politics news and enterprise reporter covering statewide political stories.

Greg Bluestein

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

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Natalie Mendenhall

Only the radio could play Natalie Mendenhall, and she uses the medium to her benefit.

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.

Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse covers Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and

Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu is a government reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Alex Sanz

Alex Sanz is a veteran journalist and senior news leader at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

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