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Top Georgia Republican calls on pols to return First Liberty contributions

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urges candidates to return political contributions from First Liberty, which is accused of running a Ponzi scheme.

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Republican John King raises $520K for Senate bid in Georgia

So far, King is in a two-way GOP battle for the Republican nomination against U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, but the field could soon grow.

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Jon Ossoff goads Marjorie Taylor Greene by urging her to run for Senate

Greene said she won't run for the U.S. Senate. But Ossoff likes his chances against her, saying that "it's not too late" for her to run.

Federal government slashes office leases across Georgia

The federal government’s cost-cutting campaign has resulted in 11 canceled office leases in Georgia so far this year, the sixth most of any state, new data show.

From Congress to Clingstones: Brian Jack calls plays in DC and Columbus

Georgia U.S. Rep. Brian Jack trades politics for baseball as a color commentator for new Braves AA team in Columbus.

Ossoff attempts to tap into angst over Trump, ‘Big, Beautiful’ law at rally

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff attacks President Trump and the Republican agenda, particularly the recently passed tax and spending bill, in a reelection campaign rally in Savannah

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Federal government slashes office leases across Georgia

The federal government’s cost-cutting campaign has resulted in 11 canceled office leases in Georgia so far this year, the sixth most of any state, new data show.

Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

‘It’s just a very difficult time.’ Georgia firms grapple again with trade war.

Uncertainty over tariffs is once again challenging Georgia businesses that rely on trade.

Two of Georgia’s top trade partners, South Korea and Japan, hit with tariff threats

Trump announced 25% import taxes will take effect next month on products originating in South Korea and Japan, two key trade partners for Georgia and the nation.

‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage dims outlook for Georgia’s clean energy sectors

Georgia has been one of the top states for solar and electric vehicle manufacturing investment. Some warn that's at risk after passage of the "one big, beautiful bill."

Georgia schools could be impacted by federal funding delay

Georgia schools are waiting on $200 million in federal grants used to fund after school and other programs. The Trump administration says the money is under review.

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Jon Ossoff goads Marjorie Taylor Greene by urging her to run for Senate

Greene said she won't run for the U.S. Senate. But Ossoff likes his chances against her, saying that "it's not too late" for her to run.

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Georgia lender accused of funneling funds to GOP political campaigns

Federal regulator have accused Brant Frost IV of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme. Frost was leader of First Liberty Building and Loan in Newnan.

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Donors highlight divisions in Georgia’s Democratic race for governor

The campaigns of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and state Sen. Jason Esteves are pulling from different circles of support as they prepare for the 2026 primary.

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A Georgia voter puts on her voting sticker after casting her ballot. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is set to remove nearly 500,000 voter registrations from the state's rolls. Officials say the registrations largely reflect people who have changed addresses, but voting rights activists say it threatens legitimate voters. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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A history of recent mass Georgia voter registration cancellations

About 478,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations could be canceled, the highest number since a record-setting 534,000 removals in 2017.

Will my Georgia voter registration be canceled? Find out here.

Voters can check whether their registrations could be canceled by using The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's online search tool.

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Georgia begins one of the largest voter registration cancellations in history

Georgia is notifying 478,000 people their inactive voter registrations could soon be canceled. It will be one of the largest mass removals in U.S. history.

New Georgia election audit targets voters registered at P.O. boxes and businesses

Georgia election officials are trying to find inaccurate voter registrations of people registered at P.O. boxes or business addresses.

The plaintiff in the case, Republican Fulton County election board member Julie Adams, (right) argued she could choose not to certify election results and that she was entitled to an extensive review of election records. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2024)

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Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.

Under Georgia’s abortion law, mothers’ end-of-life wishes can be overruled

The case of Adriana Smith raises questions about end-of-life decisions for pregnant women.

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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 the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

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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 is the AJC's senior 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.

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Georgia’s First Liberty Building & Loan hit with lawsuits after collapse

Legal troubles are swirling around First Liberty Building & Loan and related firms since the company ceased all business operations in late June.

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SEC accuses GOP-linked Georgia lender of $140M Ponzi scheme

Federal regulators filed a complaint Thursday seeking the seizure of Georgia lender First Liberty Building & Loan, accusing its founder of operating a Ponzi scheme.

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SNAP cuts could mean fewer free meals for Georgia students

President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill could mean Georgia students receive fewer meals during the school year.

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Georgia lender accused of funneling funds to GOP political campaigns

Federal regulator have accused Brant Frost IV of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme. Frost was leader of First Liberty Building and Loan in Newnan.

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Republican attorney general candidates closely matched in fundraising

Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert of Athens raised about $530,000 in contributions for his campaign. Republican state Brian Strickland of McDonough reported about $435,000.

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Democratic PSC candidates promise lower power bills headed into primary runoff

Two Democrats with contrasting backgrounds compete for the party nomination in a low-turnout runoff election for a chance to serve on Georgia's Public Service Commission.

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From boycott to ballgame: Baseball’s political All-Star Game saga returns to Georgia

MLB pulled the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia over the state's voting law, Senate Bill 202. Now it’s back — and Republicans say the return proves they were right all along.

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Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

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‘We have your back.’ Kemp vows support for Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp meets with the family of a 24-year-old held hostage by Hamas, highlighting the governor's support for Israel.

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‘It’s just a very difficult time.’ Georgia firms grapple again with trade war.

Uncertainty over tariffs is once again challenging Georgia businesses that rely on trade.