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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Abortion rights advocates bet big on Georgia Democrats

Reproductive Freedom for All said it plans to tap its largest-ever midterm electoral program to boost Democrats in several marquee contests.

Rick Jackson and Mike Collins
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

What Georgia Republicans’ Tillman Rally revealed ahead of November

The scenery has changed, but annual Tillman Rally remains a marquee stop on the GOP calendar and a useful barometer of the party's grassroots mood.

Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Rick Jackson, Brian Kemp unite for first time since GOP primary

The pair held a news conference at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's annual congressional luncheon in Athens, marking the informal debut of their new alliance.

Opinion and Voices

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GUEST COLUMN

Republicans reveal why Democrats’ affordability agenda is better for Georgia

Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey makes the case that the party's affordability agenda will make Georgians' lives betters after 23 years of Republican rule.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

You know Rick Jackson’s adoption story. Keisha Lance Bottoms has four of her own.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson spent six years in Georgia foster care. His opponent, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, adopted all four of her children.

Ossoff Bottoms Rally
GUEST COLUMN

Georgia Democrats state convention will double down on a losing agenda

Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon argues that Democrats during their Savannah party convention will be focusing on old and tired ideas that voters will reject.

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Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams listens during a City Council work session in Stockbridge on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He is the youngest mayor in the city's history. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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abortion rights rally
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Abortion rights advocates bet big on Georgia Democrats

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Ben Jones, former Georgia congressman better known as ‘Cooter,’ dies at 84

Georgia Democratic convention
GUEST COLUMN

Republicans reveal why Democrats’ affordability agenda is better for Georgia

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The technology to prevent hot car deaths exists. Why isn’t it standard?

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Rick Jackson and Mike Collins
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

What Georgia Republicans’ Tillman Rally revealed ahead of November

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What constitutional amendments will be on Georgians’ ballots in November?

Rick Jackson & Hospital

Why Rick Jackson poured millions into a failing Alabama hospital

Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon

Rick Jackson raises $13 million in outside money for Georgia governor bid