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Andrew Young, civil rights leader, admitted to hospital in Atlanta

Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor and a prominent civil rights leader, was rushed to a hospital Friday morning for what his family called “precautionary testing.”

House speaker reverses ban of Georgia senator a day after his arrest

Georgia House speaker lifts ban on state senator one day after he is arrested for trying to enter chamber.

Appeals court rejects push from Fani Willis to reinstate six charges in Trump indictment

A Georgia Appeals court rejected an attempt from Fulton DA Fani Willis to reinstate six charges to the election interference case involving incoming President Donald Trump.

DOJ sues Houston County for allegedly denying Black Georgia voters’ rights

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Houston County, alleging that at-large elections deny representation for Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

Here’s what Kemp’s budget proposal holds for Georgia’s schools

Gov. Brian Kemp allocates millions to Georgia's public schools in new budget proposal.

Internet voting proposed for overseas voters from Georgia, but experts warn of perils

Georgia election directors are proposing a study of internet ballots for military and overseas voters, but election security advocates warn of risks.

Georgia high school band to perform in Trump’s inaugural parade

The Lowndes High School band will perform in the Inaugural Parade for the second time in 20 years.

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Jon Burns faces bipartisan pushback after banishing Republican lawmaker

Top officials with Georgia's Republican and Democratic parties say GOP state Sen. Colton Moore should have been allowed in the House chamber.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

What to expect from Brian Kemp’s State of the State address

The second term governor will push for a limit on big jury awards in certain civil lawsuits while also laying out his budget blueprint.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia voters worry about shootings but don’t back gun limits, AJC poll finds

Just 28% of Georgia voters support passing stricter gun laws while 51% say they worry they or a loved one will be a victim in a mass shooting.

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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.

Georgia high school band to perform in Trump’s inaugural parade

The Lowndes High School band will perform in the Inaugural Parade for the second time in 20 years.

Interactive: What Georgia voters think about the Trump transition and top issues

Complete results and crosstabs for the AJC's January 2025 poll of Georgia voters.

Greatness or disaster? Georgians are a stew of emotions as Trump returns to power

Atlanta Journal-Constitutions poll shows a sharp partisan divide among Georgians on the cusp of Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, is detained by Georgia State Patrol officers as he attempted to enter the state House of Representatives for the State of the State address at the Georgia Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. Sen. Moore was banned from the House last year after comments he made about the late House Speaker David Ralston. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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House speaker reverses ban of Georgia senator a day after his arrest

Georgia House speaker lifts ban on state senator one day after he is arrested for trying to enter chamber.

DOJ sues Houston County for allegedly denying Black Georgia voters’ rights

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Houston County, alleging that at-large elections deny representation for Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

Workers sort absentee ballots Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections building. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Internet voting proposed for overseas voters from Georgia, but experts warn of perils

Georgia election directors are proposing a study of internet ballots for military and overseas voters, but election security advocates warn of risks.

OPINION

Patricia Murphy: Colton Moore’s publicity stunt worked like a charm

The arrest of state Sen. Colton Moore, and the worldwide publicity that followed, was what he was hoping for all along.

A person enters the Israel Baptist Church in Kirkwood during election day on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Interactive: What Georgia voters think about the Trump transition and top issues

Complete results and crosstabs for the AJC's January 2025 poll of Georgia voters.

Trump taps Georgia GEMA director for federal role

Trump picked Chris Stallings to join the Small Business Administration as the assistant administrator for disaster recovery and resilience.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

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

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Greg Bluestein

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

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Jim Denery

Jim Denery is a premium editor who mostly handles stories involving Georgia politics and government.

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Natalie Mendenhall

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

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy joined the AJC in 2020 from CQ Roll Call, where she was a nationally syndicated political columnist.

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Mark Niesse

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

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Bill Nigut

Bill Nigut is a co-host of the AJC Politically Georgia live radio show and podcast.

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Susan Potter

Susan Potter has been overseeing political coverage at the AJC for more than a decade.

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Maya T. Prabhu

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

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Alex Sanz

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

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David Wickert

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

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Georgia high school band to perform in Trump’s inaugural parade

The Lowndes High School band will perform in the Inaugural Parade for the second time in 20 years.

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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

OPINION

Patricia Murphy: Colton Moore’s publicity stunt worked like a charm

The arrest of state Sen. Colton Moore, and the worldwide publicity that followed, was what he was hoping for all along.

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Biden sets record for individual pardons and commutations issued

President announces Friday he will commute sentences for almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses

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Credit: Miguel Martinez

Interactive: What Georgia voters think about the Trump transition and top issues

Complete results and crosstabs for the AJC's January 2025 poll of Georgia voters.

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Credit: AP

Greatness or disaster? Georgians are a stew of emotions as Trump returns to power

Atlanta Journal-Constitutions poll shows a sharp partisan divide among Georgians on the cusp of Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Jon Burns faces bipartisan pushback after banishing Republican lawmaker

Top officials with Georgia's Republican and Democratic parties say GOP state Sen. Colton Moore should have been allowed in the House chamber.

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Georgia Republicans gear up for an indoor Trump inauguration

Georgia Republicans flock to Washington for Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Here’s who’s joining the Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump has filled the key posts for his second term in office. Some of his most prominent supporters in Georgia are expected to join his administration.

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Trump taps Georgia GEMA director for federal role

Trump picked Chris Stallings to join the Small Business Administration as the assistant administrator for disaster recovery and resilience.

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Extremist groups at a pivot point as Trump returns to Washington

Extremism experts say that most far-right groups have weakened or dissolved since Jan. 6, 2021, but there is still the possibility of extremist activity at the inauguration.