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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

New battle lines drawn over Georgia’s political maps

Gov. Brian Kemp’s call for a special legislative session will spark fights over voting rights and political power.

Gov. Brian Kemp budget bill signing
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Kemp’s Deadline Day brings budget cuts and election shake-ups

Tuesday was the last day the governor could act on legislation the Republican-controlled Legislature sent to his desk this year. Here’s what happened.

Governor Brian Kemp signs multiple bills
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

All eyes on the governor as ‘Decision Day’ 2026 gets underway

Gov. Brian Kemp is set to sign Georgia’s multibillion-dollar budget Tuesday, but the real suspense is what he plans to cut.

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GUEST COLUMNISTS

How CDC can restore public trust in the wake of health crises like hantavirus

Public trust in the CDC is shaken because misinformation, disinvestment and a move away from highest standards of science. Recommitting to a better path would aid U.S. health.

Keisha Lance Bottoms voting rights event
PATRICIA MURPHY

Did Republicans just hand Keisha Lance Bottoms a ticket to November?

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launched a voting rights tour on the same day Gov. Brian Kemp called for a special session on redistricting.

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GUEST COLUMN

Gerrymandering reduces voter turnout and increases voter burnout

Gerrymandering and elections disinformation are threats to democracy by misleading, discouraging and burning out American voters.

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GOP rivals for governor close with contrasting pitches to voters

Gov. Brian Kemp budget bill signing

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