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Rick Jackson’s campaign for governor resets fight for MAGA base in Georgia

President Donald Trump has already endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Now, some of Jackson's allies are urging Trump to reconsider.

Warnock, other pastors condemn apparent Trump assassination attempt

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‘Politically Georgia’ podcast: Faith and the ballot

The AJC’s Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell talks faith, freedom and politics.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia Democrats frame FBI raid as attack on elections in 2026 and beyond

Jason Esteves, a Democratic candidate for governor, accused the Trump administration of trying to "rig the 2026 election."

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.

Georgia Legislative Session 2026

A view of desks at the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. The chambers underwent a significant restoration following last year’s session. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Georgia lawmakers return to Atlanta for 2026 legislative session

The state’s lawmakers return to Atlanta Monday to kick off the second year of the two-year legislative session.

Will Georgia lawmakers revive any bills left unfinished in 2025?

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

‘Affordability’ is the political buzzword of 2026

DOJ vs. Fulton County

An FBI agent appears at the entrance to the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Trump: Fulton FBI raid will show 2020 election was stolen

Catch up on the latest news from the FBI raid in Georgia.

As FBI rekindles 2020 fight, Raffensperger urges Georgians to look forward

Could FBI raid in Fulton set the stage for takeover of county’s elections?

FAQ

FBI Fulton County election raid: Here’s what we know so far

Opinion and Voices

OPINION

Trump’s racist post against the Obamas won’t strip me of my dignity

President Donald Trump's social media account published a video featuring a racist image of the Obamas, which the White House later deleted.

OPINION

DOJ targets some church protesters, but not all. Justice cannot be selective.

The Department of Justice went after protesters who stormed a Minnesota church, but AG Pam Bondi ignored pleas from a Georgia church after a protester disrupted its service.

APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

OPINION

Can Congress reach a deal on ICE funding? Maybe not.

It sure doesn’t seem like there is much middle ground right now on funding for the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Jones plan would eliminate tax breaks to cut Georgia income tax

House Republicans unveil legislation aimed at support for working families

Georgia House budget favors property tax relief over income tax rebates

Teachers, parents love Ga. cellphone ban. Now lawmakers turn to high schools.

Gov. Kemp proposes $50 million to help cities combat homelessness

Georgia Dems move to end sanctuary city ban, roll back ICE collaborations

More AJC Politics

OPINION

Trump’s racist post against the Obamas won’t strip me of my dignity

President Donald Trump's social media account published a video featuring a racist image of the Obamas, which the White House later deleted.

Fulton County election raid: A timeline of how we got here

Trump vs. Fulton County: Events leading up to the FBI raid seeking 2020 ballots.

NW Georgia man to serve 3 years for TikTok threat to kill Trump

Jauan Rashun Porter, 30, of Rome was sentenced Monday in federal court.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Rick Jackson’s campaign for governor resets fight for MAGA base in Georgia

President Donald Trump has already endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Now, some of Jackson's allies are urging Trump to reconsider.

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

Federal judge to unseal DOJ records on Fulton County ballot seizure

A federal judge ordered the FBI affidavit be unsealed by Tuesday.

Jones plan would eliminate tax breaks to cut Georgia income tax

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ plan to phase out Georgia’s personal income tax would eliminate more than $1 billion of tax breaks.

Former CDC employee reflects on gains made through now-shuttered DEI programs

From a Tuskegee Study apology to vaccine distrust, Benita Harris spent her career at the CDC battling racial disparity in health care.

As Republicans splinter, Ossoff seizes the offensive in a changing Senate race

Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has gone on the offensive as Republicans are locked in a three-way fight to be the candidate running against him in what could be a close race.

Jones campaign goes on offense against Jackson in Georgia governor race

An ally of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has already filed an ethics complaint against the Rick Jackson's campaign.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia Democrats frame FBI raid as attack on elections in 2026 and beyond

Jason Esteves, a Democratic candidate for governor, accused the Trump administration of trying to "rig the 2026 election."