error: no ad slot id exists: undefined
Georgia Politics
Placeholder Image

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Observers try to make sense of Fani Willis subpoena

Former prosecutors and legal observers are asking questions as they try to make sense of reporting that the Justice Department has sought out travel records from Fani Willis.

‘Black Hawk Down’ hero’s just-in-case letter: ‘We believe in each other’

Georgia's Fort Gordon held a renaming ceremony Friday honoring “Black Hawk Down” sniper Gary Gordon, but federal lawmakers are pushing to rename the Augusta base yet again.

As Trump threatens more tariffs, Atlanta retailers brace for impact

Atlanta business owners already hit by inflation could feel more pressure from new tariffs on furniture, cabinets and other goods.

What would a federal government shutdown mean for Georgia?

As a government shutdown looms, the White House says it may respond with mass layoffs of federal workers.

OPINION

Fani Willis’ political star falls after Trump, YSL cases go dark

The Fulton County district attorney's biggest cases have fallen flat, putting her political future in jeopardy.

Esteves disses Bottoms’ poll. ‘Still in the first quarter’ of governor’s race.

Gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves said the poll that shows him ranking near the bottom among Democratic contenders doesn't surprise him.

EXCLUSIVE

DEI programs cost Atlanta airport tens of millions in federal grants

The money was for airport restroom rehabilitation, taxiway pavement replacement, grants related to sustainability and lowering emissions, and other projects.

Trump Administration
Placeholder Image

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

‘Black Hawk Down’ hero’s just-in-case letter: ‘We believe in each other’

Georgia's Fort Gordon held a renaming ceremony Friday honoring “Black Hawk Down” sniper Gary Gordon, but federal lawmakers are pushing to rename the Augusta base yet again.

As Trump threatens more tariffs, Atlanta retailers brace for impact

Atlanta business owners already hit by inflation could feel more pressure from new tariffs on furniture, cabinets and other goods.

EXCLUSIVE

DEI programs cost Atlanta airport tens of millions in federal grants

The money was for airport restroom rehabilitation, taxiway pavement replacement, grants related to sustainability and lowering emissions, and other projects.

Georgia’s Fort Benning would become Fort Moore again under House bill

Legislation passed by the U.S. House would reverse President Donald Trump's efforts to restore names to Georgia bases once tied to figures from the Confederacy.

As Ga. base renamed for ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero, saved pilot tells his story

A Georgia military base is being renamed for Gary Gordon, who died rescuing a 'Black Hawk Down' helicopter pilot. The pilot recounts that day, and what has happened since.

CDC backtracks on changing work-from-home accommodations

The agency is now coordinating with Health and Human Services on “various implementation issues,” according to an internal email.

Politically Georgia Morning Newsletter

Esteves disses Bottoms’ poll. ‘Still in the first quarter’ of governor’s race.

Gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves said the poll that shows him ranking near the bottom among Democratic contenders doesn't surprise him.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Bottoms up? Poll shows why name recognition matters in governor’s race.

Early internal polling shows former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leading the Democratic field in the gubernatorial race in Georgia.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

No ‘brownie points’: Democrats gain ground but can’t flip Georgia Senate seat

Republican Jason Dickerson beat Democrat Debra Shigley in a state Senate runoff by 23 points despite efforts from national Democrats to flip the deep-red district.

Say goodbye to paywalls

Go beyond headline scrolling. Subscribe today and read the full story and get updates! It’s only 99¢ for the first 3 months.

Sponsored Content
Placeholder Image

Credit: Visit Rhode Island

Cape Cod in the smallest U.S. state? It’s possible
It’s true: big things come in small packages. And America’s tiniest state of Rhode Island, might be New England’s...
Placeholder Image

Credit: Daytona Beach

Get off the beaten path in Daytona Beach this season
Getting away from the daily grind is easy in Daytona Beach. With 23 miles of sandy beaches and plenty of coastal charm...
Placeholder Image

Credit: Branded Content Team

‘Top-notch, high-quality care’ makes a difference at Kaiser Permanente
Whether managing periods, addressing fertility or deciding on the right test for a routine mammogram, finding a...

Legislature

An officer stands watch as lawmakers leave the House of Representatives in Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP

OPINION

Congressional battle over spending could doom funding for pet projects

The congressional battle over spending could erase funding for members' home-district projects, known as earmarks.

Lobbyists spend big on summer trips for Georgia lawmakers

Lobbyists spent at least $83,000 on trips for Georgia public officials over the summer months, an Atlanta Journal-Constitution review of state records found.

The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Credit: TNS

Ethics Commission sanctions 5 of 7 Georgia Senate candidates

Five candidates who ran in a special election for a Georgia Senate seat must pay fines for failing to file financial disclosures.

Georgia Republican Party pursues goals of reducing early and absentee voting

The Georgia Republican Party is seeking broad reductions to early voting, absentee voting and voter registration through a GOP-led committee of state legislators.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has begun circumventing the State Election Board by bringing accusations of double-voting directly to local district attorneys.(Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Credit: Ben Hendren for the AJC

Raffensperger bypasses State Election Board on double-voting cases

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has begun sending allegations of double-voting to prosecutors, circumventing the backlogged State Election Board.

Judge upholds Georgia’s limits on mass-mailing absentee applications

A federal judge ruled in favor of part of Georgia's 2021 voting law that restricts organizations from mass-mailing absentee ballot applications to voters.

Your Politics Team
Placeholder Image

Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman covers the Georgia House of Representatives and statewide issues.

Placeholder Image

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Placeholder Image

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Placeholder Image

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Placeholder Image

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Placeholder Image

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Placeholder Image

Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse is an enterprise reporter and covers elections and Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution a

Placeholder Image

Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC.

Placeholder Image

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

Placeholder Image

Adam Beam

Adam Beam helps write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter.

Placeholder Image

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Placeholder Image

Shannon McCaffrey

Politics Editor

More AJC Politics

Placeholder Image

Credit: Hand

LISTEN

School superintendent candidate running on transparency, ‘parent choice’

Former state representative Mesha Mainor talks running for state school superintendent.

Placeholder Image

Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP

OPINION

Congressional battle over spending could doom funding for pet projects

The congressional battle over spending could erase funding for members' home-district projects, known as earmarks.

Placeholder Image

Georgia’s Fort Benning would become Fort Moore again under House bill

Legislation passed by the U.S. House would reverse President Donald Trump's efforts to restore names to Georgia bases once tied to figures from the Confederacy.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Natrice Miller/AJC

5 takeaways from talk with Ga. school superintendent candidate Mesha Mainor

The former state representative, who switched parties to become a Republican in 2023, was a recent guest on the AJC's "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Hyosub.Shin / ajc.com

Ossoff and Warnock push ICE on immigrant deaths in Georgia

There have been two fatalities of Georgia immigrants in custody since May.

Placeholder Image

Credit: NYT

OPINION

Kamala Harris’ ’107 Days’ is more than a memoir — it’s a warning for America

Former Vice President Kamala Harris' new book exposes President Joe Biden's recklessness, double standards of race and gender, and how the less-qualified Trump bested her.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Anti-abortion group to spend $4.5M against Ossoff

Organization zeroes in on GOP-leaning voters in Savannah, Augusta, Columbus and north Georgia ahead of the midterm election.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

State Rep. Emory Dunahoo won’t run for reelection in 2026

State Rep. Emory Dunahoo, a Republican from near Gainesville, said he is not running for reelection next year, citing personal health concerns.

Placeholder Image

Credit: TNS

DeKalb drive-thru vaccine event to give flu shot but skip COVID booster

Georgia’s health departments are still waiting for a clear green light from the CDC on the COVID booster.

Placeholder Image

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

No ‘brownie points’: Democrats gain ground but can’t flip Georgia Senate seat

Republican Jason Dickerson beat Democrat Debra Shigley in a state Senate runoff by 23 points despite efforts from national Democrats to flip the deep-red district.