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Staff cuts at DOE cause confusion over student loan repayments

AJC higher education reporter Jason Armesto joins ‘Politically Georgia’ to talk student visas and student loan repayments.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff’s fundraising shows how non-Georgia donors are fueling elections

Most of the Democrat's roughly 33,000 donors came from outside Georgia, highlighting a trend in both Democratic and Republican politics.

Former Gwinnett school board chair jumps in race to challenge 12-term Rep. David Scott

Everton Blair, a former Gwinnett school board chair, becomes latest Democrat to test Rep. David Scott’s staying power in Congress.

OPINION

Jamie Dupree: NASA nominee avoids answering a simple question — where was Elon Musk?

Trump's nominee to lead NASA faces questions on Elon Musk and takes a pass

Afraid of church: Some immigrant faithful stay away on Sunday

Attendance at some Hispanic churches has dropped as immigrants limit their movements in an effort to lower their exposure to immigration enforcement.

PHOTOS: Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall draws protests and supporters

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene conducts a town hall in Acworth, Ga.

Chaos at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Cobb town hall; Tasers, arrests and MAGA politics

‘I’m glad they got thrown out. That’s exactly what I wanted to see happen,’ Republican congresswoman says.

Trump: The First 100 Days
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Afraid of church: Some immigrant faithful stay away on Sunday

Attendance at some Hispanic churches has dropped as immigrants limit their movements in an effort to lower their exposure to immigration enforcement.

Sen. Raphael Warnock at CDC: ‘Now is not the time to be silent’

Chaos at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Cobb town hall; Tasers, arrests and MAGA politics

‘I’m glad they got thrown out. That’s exactly what I wanted to see happen,’ Republican congresswoman says.

Atlanta Fed chief cites fog of uncertainty, urges caution on bold moves

The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta cautioned it would be imprudent to make bold moves amid uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s policies.

Fort Benning’s renaming ceremony is this week. Here’s who the name honors now

Georgia's Fort Benning, formerly Fort Moore, is holding a ceremony to rename the military base. Here are bios of the people behind the names - including the two Bennings.

Georgia college students file lawsuit to block possible visa terminations

Local students, others across the country fear arrest if legal status is not reinstated

Politically Georgia Morning Newsletter
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff’s fundraising shows how non-Georgia donors are fueling elections

Most of the Democrat's roughly 33,000 donors came from outside Georgia, highlighting a trend in both Democratic and Republican politics.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Chris Carr is defending Georgia’s gun law. He also wants to change it

Georgia's GOP attorney general is running for governor in 2026. His day job can sometimes put him in tough political situations.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Marjorie Taylor Greene defends stock buys during tariff turmoil

Greene's financial adviser purchased stocks at a low point in the market before President Donald Trump announced a pause on most new tariffs.

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The Nathan Deal Judicial Center, which houses the Georgia Supreme Court. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

Lawsuit challenges Georgia’s age requirement to carry handguns in public

Attorneys for a 20-year-old man argued Tuesday before the Georgia Supreme Court that a ban on people under 21 to possess and carry handguns in public is unconstitutional.

Georgia taxpayers will soon get refunds of up to $500

Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation authorizing income tax refunds and rate cut.

Nöel Heatherland and their dog Champion are survivors of domestic violence. Heatherland is supporting legislation that would allow judges to add family pets to temporary protective orders. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Georgia judges could include family pets in domestic violence restraining orders under new bill

Georgians who’ve experienced domestic violence could soon be able to ask judges to include family pets in temporary protective orders, if Gov. Brian Kemp signs House Bill 177.

How Brandon Beach went from metro Atlanta transit champion to MAGA warrior

Over the last four years, Sen. Brandon Beach has done Donald Trump's bidding as much as any elected official in Georgia.

Gov. Brian Kemp enteres the Senate at the Capitol in Atlanta on Sine Die, Friday, April 4, 2025, the final day of the legislative session. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Minute-by-minute: How the final day of Georgia’s legislative session unfolded

The Georgia General Assembly is voting on dozens of bills on the last day of the 2025 legislative session, including a $38 billion state budget and changes to election laws.

Georgia lawmakers pass big state budget but school speed camera ban and elections bill die

The Georgia General Assembly passed a $38 billion state budget but other bills died including limits on school speed cameras and new election laws.

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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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

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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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.

More AJC Politics

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Chaos at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Cobb town hall; Tasers, arrests and MAGA politics

‘I’m glad they got thrown out. That’s exactly what I wanted to see happen,’ Republican congresswoman says.

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Lawsuit challenges Georgia’s age requirement to carry handguns in public

Attorneys for a 20-year-old man argued Tuesday before the Georgia Supreme Court that a ban on people under 21 to possess and carry handguns in public is unconstitutional.

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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Georgia taxpayers will soon get refunds of up to $500

Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation authorizing income tax refunds and rate cut.

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Atlanta Fed chief cites fog of uncertainty, urges caution on bold moves

The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta cautioned it would be imprudent to make bold moves amid uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s policies.

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Geoff Duncan: ‘We have an opportunity as Georgians to step up’

AJC contributor Geoff Duncan and Georgia Democrats Interim Chair talk building momentum for 2026 cycle.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Chris Carr is defending Georgia’s gun law. He also wants to change it

Georgia's GOP attorney general is running for governor in 2026. His day job can sometimes put him in tough political situations.

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Candidate switched voter registration to Fulton one day before PSC election deadline

A candidate for a seat on Georgia's Public Service Commission changed his voter registration address on the last day to qualify for the District 3 seat.

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Fort Benning’s renaming ceremony is this week. Here’s who the name honors now

Georgia's Fort Benning, formerly Fort Moore, is holding a ceremony to rename the military base. Here are bios of the people behind the names - including the two Bennings.

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High hopes, small gains: Fixes for Georgia’s housing crisis stall under Gold Dome

Of 100-plus housing bills on the agenda for this Georgia General Assembly session, only one significant bill passed. That bill requires local agents for tenant complaints.

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Georgia Chamber of Commerce president talks Trump administration tariffs

President of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce talks tariffs on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "Politically Georgia" podcast.