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Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Gas tax debate revives 2022 playbook in Georgia governor’s race

Keisha Lance Bottoms is seizing on Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to let Georgia’s gas tax suspension expire, framing the move as a pocketbook test for her Republican rivals.

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia Democrats project unity as GOP battles intensify

While Republicans scrap for their party’s nominations through runoff debates and fresh infighting, Georgia Democrats are trying to make the most of their head start.

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia GOP Senate debate set while governor showdown remains uncertain

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will have the debate stage Monday all to himself after billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson declined the invitation, citing a scheduling conflict.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally
PATRICIA MURPHY

Sorry, liberals. Jon Ossoff isn’t running for president.

He’s JB Pritzker in a JFK package. Gavin Newsom without the homeless crisis. Mayor Pete, but employed. But don't expect Georgia's Sen. Jon Ossoff to run for president.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Mike Collins’ staff problems start at the top

Winning at all costs is coming at a cost for U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his Senate campaign after backlash to a vulgar social media post.

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The Georgia Legislature disrespects state employees; $1.776B lawfare fund isn’t meant for Trump’s victims; and America's global leadership is on the line, our readers write.

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District attorneys (from left) Sonya Allen, Tasha Mosley, Sherry Boston and Fani Willis, representing Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton counties, respectively, announce a lawsuit against the state's new elections law on June 3, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally
PATRICIA MURPHY

Sorry, liberals. Jon Ossoff isn’t running for president.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Gas tax debate revives 2022 playbook in Georgia governor’s race

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Here are 8 takeaways from Monday’s candidate debates in Georgia’s runoff election

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Kemp’s gas tax suspension helped - but prices rose anyway

Georgia’s 33-cent gas tax will return Wednesday