AJC Politics Georgia News, Elections, State and Washington

Georgia Politics

Former state Sen. Jen Jordan. (Christina Matacotta for the AJC)

Two liberal challengers test Georgia’s entrenched Supreme Court

A pair of conservative justices on Georgia's Supreme Court are facing reelection challenges from liberal lawyers.

Reality TV star says she’s serious about her run for Congress

Trump reaches deal to end suit over ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’

With Kemp at his side, Dooley struggles in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race

Politically Georgia

Inauguration Day: Atlanta mayor, council to be sworn in to office

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Andre Dickens defends Gavin Newsom’s SAT remark as ‘moment of vulnerability’

Newsom, the governor of California, said "I'm like you" when mentioning his 960 SAT score. Dickens said the comment was not an attack on anyone.

Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta

LISTEN

‘Politically Georgia’: President Trump visits Georgia

The AJC's “Politically Georgia” team discusses the president’s trip to Georgia’s 14th District.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

In Georgia, Gavin Newsom urges Democrats to fight ‘fire with fire’

The California governor used his Atlanta book tour stop to highlight his push for Democrats to punch back against the Trump administration.

Your Politics Team

Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman covers the Georgia House of Representatives and statewide issues.

Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman covers the Georgia House of Representatives and statewide issues.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Politics Editor

Shannon McCaffrey

Politics Editor

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC.

Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC.

David Wickert

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

David Wickert

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

DOJ in Fulton

Last month's FBI raid on the Fulton County election office has sparked a celebration among people who believe the 2020 election was fraudulent. But election and legal experts doubt it will result in successful prosecutions. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Election skeptics eagerly await criminal charges in Fulton election case

But legal experts say the evidence doesn’t support prosecutions.

Justice Department: Fulton has no grounds for return of ballots

WATCH

Trump pushes debunked Fulton County ballot claims in Georgia visit

OPINION

Murphy: With FBI raid, Trump may drive Black voter turnout in Fulton County

Georgia Legislative Session 2026

State representatives toss papers in the air at the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Atlanta on Sine Die, Friday, April 4, 2025, the final day of the legislative session. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Will Georgia lawmakers revive any bills left unfinished in 2025?

The Georgia General Assembly operates on a two-year biennium, meaning any legislation filed during the first year is still in play for the 2026 session.

Trump wants states to back down on AI laws. Will Georgia follow along?

‘Affordability’ is the political buzzword of 2026

Georgia lawmakers return to Atlanta for 2026 legislative session

Opinion and Voices

OPINION

In Georgia, Trump was on message — until he wasn’t

President Donald Trump’s speech on the economy in Rome veered into 2020, fake news and false claims.

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (left) shakes hands with former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young after Duncan finished a speech in March 2022. (Miguel Martinez for the AJC 2022)

OPINION

During Black History Month, I honor these four leaders who ordered my steps

Four Black Georgia political leaders shaped the leadership philosophy and path of former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who is now running for governor as a Democrat.

OPINION

State of the Union offers Trump a chance for a reset

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have different priorities heading into his State of the Union address next week.

Officials gather for annual Faith & Freedom luncheon

$409M hospital plan aims to ease jail mental health backlog in Georgia

Why choose? Georgia Senate budget plan includes income and property tax cuts

Statehouse bill would hamper Mayor Dickens’ tax district extensions

Republicans hold Middle Georgia Senate seat after special election runoff

Senate passes big cut in Georgia income tax

Skeptics of 2020 election look for answers from FBI raid in Fulton

More AJC Politics

Is Georgia’s Doug Collins designated survivor — again — for Trump speech?

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, the former Georgia congressman, appears to again be the "designated survivor" for the president's joint address.

6m ago

Two liberal challengers test Georgia’s entrenched Supreme Court

A pair of conservative justices on Georgia's Supreme Court are facing reelection challenges from liberal lawyers.

Israeli consulate pulls support of Atlanta Jewish Film Festival over judge

Israel's consulate general for the Southeast said the judge’s social media posts — including a poem the judge recited on video — contained "antisemitic rhetoric."

ICE, tariffs and the Fulton raid: What to look for in Trump’s SOTU address

President Trump has a long and complicated relationship with Georgia. Here are some things he might discuss tonight of interest to the Peach State.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Andre Dickens defends Gavin Newsom’s SAT remark as ‘moment of vulnerability’

Newsom, the governor of California, said "I'm like you" when mentioning his 960 SAT score. Dickens said the comment was not an attack on anyone.

LISTEN

‘Politically Georgia’: President Trump visits Georgia

The AJC's “Politically Georgia” team discusses the president’s trip to Georgia’s 14th District.

Trump reaches deal to end suit over ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’

President Donald Trump and his 2024 election campaign have settled a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the estate of R&B singer Isaac Hayes.

Reality TV star says she’s serious about her run for Congress

Dr. Heavenly Kimes, a practicing dentist and star of Bravo's "Married to Medicine," has launched a campaign for Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

Refunds? Price changes? Georgians face uncertainty after Trump tariff ruling

The Supreme Court answered one big question about President Trump's tariffs. For Georgians, many other questions remain.

Open U.S. House race heats up as Loudermilk aide launches bid

The race for the metro Atlanta seat is growing more competitive after the incumbent’s surprise decision to retire.