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Peek inside Hyundai’s new electric vehicle ‘metaplant’ in Georgia

Take a visual tour inside South Korean EV maker Hyundai's giant "metaplant" recently opened in Georgia. The factory has plenty of workers - and lots of robots.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

GOP-backed bill would guarantee right for women to use any contraceptive

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has suggested the court revisit its decision allowing married couples the right to obtain contraceptives.

Bill stiffening penalties for fentanyl trafficking advances to Kemp’s desk

Georgia moves to increase mandatory minimums for fentanyl trafficking in Georgia in an effort to curb the opioid epidemic.

Child care tax relief plan clears the Georgia Senate

The Georgia Senate Friday approved a revised proposal for child care tax credits.

Pay raises for top Georgia officials? Not so fast

State legislators Friday voted against proposals that would have given raises to themselve and other Georgia officials.

Behind the scenes of a fight over speed cameras in school zones

Two bills related to school speeding zones are mired in a behind-the-scenes fight at the Georgia state Capitol.

Georgia Senate budget would boost funding for private school vouchers

The Georgia Senate approved a $37.7 billion state budget for fiscal 2026, which now moves back to the House to iron out differences.

Trump: The First 100 Days
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Despite Georgia’s auto plants, tariffs threaten to ‘wreak havoc’ on car prices

President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on automobile imports Wednesday, an economic punishment intended to push more cars down American assembly lines.

Hyundai accelerates EV buildout in U.S. South despite political threats

Hyundai is undeterred by uncertainly in the EV market and plans to expand its new Georgia manufacturing facility near Savannah.

Senate votes to overturn rule that capped bank overdraft fees at $5

Bank advocates are lauding a proposed move to scrap a $5 cap on bank overdraft fees, but U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia says it could squeeze American families.

As Trump lowers AI guardrails, Georgia aims to rein in the technology

Georgia lawmakers are seeking more AI regulation, while President Donald Trump has walked some regulations back, all with the same goal of bolstering AI innovation.

Trump’s elections order asserts broad power over voting in Georgia and nation

President Donald Trump's executive order for citizenship verification, absentee ballot deadlines and ballot QR codes could have a limited impact on Georgia.

Federal tower that rises over Atlanta’s Downtown Connector could be sold

A 30-story skyscraper that houses several federal departments in downtown Atlanta is the latest target of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting campaign.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

GOP-backed bill would guarantee right for women to use any contraceptive

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has suggested the court revisit its decision allowing married couples the right to obtain contraceptives.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia Republicans unleash late push to resurrect old fights

What's old is new again under the Gold Dome as lawmakers rush to revive legislation on religious liberty, election rules and abortion.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Stacey Abrams taps voter anger as she considers 2026 options

Abrams' speech to a crowd of mostly young, Black women urged them to focus their energy on making change. It's been a theme of her political career.

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Legislature

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks during Day 2 of the legislative session at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Bill stiffening penalties for fentanyl trafficking advances to Kemp’s desk

Georgia moves to increase mandatory minimums for fentanyl trafficking in Georgia in an effort to curb the opioid epidemic.

Child care tax relief plan clears the Georgia Senate

The Georgia Senate Friday approved a revised proposal for child care tax credits.

The Georgia state Capitol in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/jason.getz@ajc.com)

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Pay raises for top Georgia officials? Not so fast

State legislators Friday voted against proposals that would have given raises to themselve and other Georgia officials.

Georgia Senate budget would boost funding for private school vouchers

The Georgia Senate approved a $37.7 billion state budget for fiscal 2026, which now moves back to the House to iron out differences.

A collection of THC-infushed drinks are shown in a refrigerator for purchase at the Georgia Hemp Company, Tuesday, March, 11, 2025, in Sandy Springs, Ga. The THC-infused drinks that Georgia Hemp Company sells could be banned under a bill pending in the Georgia General Assembly. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia backs off THC drink ban, instead allowing sales in liquor stores

THC-infused drinks won't be banned in Georgia under a bill moving toward final votes. Instead, THC drinks could be sold in liquor stores as well as existing hemp retailers.

Bill restricting puberty blockers for transgender youth in Georgia advances

Legislation regulating the prescription of puberty blockers for transgender minors and banning use of the state insurance plan for gender-affirming care clear House panels.

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.

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Georgia Senate budget would boost funding for private school vouchers

The Georgia Senate approved a $37.7 billion state budget for fiscal 2026, which now moves back to the House to iron out differences.

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia backs off THC drink ban, instead allowing sales in liquor stores

THC-infused drinks won't be banned in Georgia under a bill moving toward final votes. Instead, THC drinks could be sold in liquor stores as well as existing hemp retailers.

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Despite Georgia’s auto plants, tariffs threaten to ‘wreak havoc’ on car prices

President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on automobile imports Wednesday, an economic punishment intended to push more cars down American assembly lines.

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OPINION

Patricia Murphy: Giant raises in tough times?Welcome to the Georgia State Senate.

With Washington lawmakers slashing budgets, the Georgia state Senate voted this week to give top Georgia officials hefty pay raises.

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Bill restricting puberty blockers for transgender youth in Georgia advances

Legislation regulating the prescription of puberty blockers for transgender minors and banning use of the state insurance plan for gender-affirming care clear House panels.

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Carr’s MAGA gamble: The Republican’s high-stakes strategy to satisfy Trump’s GOP

Georgia Attorney General Chis Carr embraces Trump and MAGA as he readies a 2026 bid for governor.

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Georgia election bills hurtle toward passage after party-line votes

Georgia election bills that would overhaul absentee voting and voter registration laws are moving toward final votes.

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Lawmakers push forward bills targeting Stacey Abrams, Fani Willis

The Georgia Senate Thursday voted to launch an investigation of prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams following a bitter partisan debate.

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Kemp would be tied for nation’s highest paid governor under salary hike bill

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other top elected officials would get big raises under a bill that passed the state Senate.

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Georgia House advances bill targeting deceptive AI in political campaigns

With the intent to fight election misinformation, Georgia legislators are seeking to outlaw deceptive audio and images generated by artificial intelligence.