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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Governor’s race accusations roil an already tense legislative session

Two House Republicans backing billionaire Rick Jackson are now openly accusing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones of bottling up their bills in retaliation for endorsing his rival.

Photos: Presidential candidates make their pitch in Atlanta

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ahead of Atlanta visit, Cory Booker casts Georgia as key political battleground

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker heads to Atlanta on Friday to appear alongside U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock at the First Baptist Church of Decatur.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Senate takes first step to end stalemate over airport security funding

Depending on how quickly the legislation can be sent to the House, there could be a final vote later today or on Saturday.

Your Politics Team

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

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

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

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.

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.

DOJ in Fulton

FBI agents appear at Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as the FBI conducts a raid. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Fulton and the DOJ square off in court over seized 2020 ballots

In the hearing, lawyers for Fulton questioned an election technology and security expert about allegations in the FBI affidavit used to secure a search warrant for the raid.

Skeptics said 2020 election boxes were missing. They never asked Fulton.

Georgia activists working with Trump administration to influence elections

Former Georgia chief justice appointed to mediate Fulton FBI raid dispute

Opinion and Voices

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Daylight saving time change would leave Georgians in the dark...

PATRICIA MURPHY

A billionaire walks into a Golden Corral: The Rick Jackson story

Voters at Jackson's stump speech connected with the wealthy health care executive. Some said they were reminded of Trump.

State Sen. Bo Hatchett, R-Cornelia, center, talks with his seatmates during Crossover Day at the Georgia Legislature in Atlanta earlier this month. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PATRICIA MURPHY

Daylight saving switcheroo puts Georgia’s clocks one step closer to Canada

With an overwhelming Senate vote of 45 to 5, it’s possible that the time to stop changing the time has come in Georgia.

Georgia lawmakers are taking small steps to regulate artificial intelligence. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Georgia lawmakers eye AI laws amid warnings from the White House

State lawmakers race toward Sine Die with major items left to consider

Her case against Trump collapsed, but GOP still targeting Fani Willis

Georgia Senate budget reduces funding for University System online courses

DeKalb DA makes announcement on training center shooting

GOP seeks new path in metro Atlanta by dropping party labels

Georgia Senate pushes paper ballots, setting up a clash with House

More AJC Politics

Senate backs transit referendum moratorium bill

Cobb and Gwinnett counties would have to wait until at least 2032 before asking voters to pay for transit expansion.

Officials outline agendas in annual Eggs & Issues breakfast

Ethics commission charges group over ads attacking Burt Jones

A group that has spent millions of dollars attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones faces formal charges of violating Georgia lobbying and campaign finance laws.

Atlanta TSA employees begin receiving back pay. Future pay remains uncertain.

Congress still has not come to a long-term agreement to end the partial government shutdown.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Governor’s race accusations roil an already tense legislative session

Two House Republicans backing billionaire Rick Jackson are now openly accusing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones of bottling up their bills in retaliation for endorsing his rival.

Georgia lawmakers eye AI laws amid warnings from the White House

The Trump administration has warned states not to pass "onerous" AI laws. Georgia lawmakers are taking small steps.

Follow Crossover Day action live from the Georgia Capitol

State lawmakers race toward Sine Die with major items left to consider

The Georgia General Assembly is nearing the end of the 2026 legislative session with major bills still left to consider.

OPINION

Readers write

Daylight saving time change would leave Georgians in the dark...

No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

Immigration, war bring thousands to Georgia State Capitol for ‘No Kings’ march

Thousands gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday for a 'No Kings' protest where people expressed their concerns about President Donald Trump's policies.

Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks during Georgia Service Academy Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Deepening impasse over DHS funding was plain to see at Dobbins Air Reserve Base hangar

Home from Washington at the start of a two-week recess, hopes of a TSA funding compromise between House Republicans and Senate Democrats faded.

Home from Washington, Congress’ deepening DHS shutdown impasse is laid bare

In an Air Force hangar in Georgia, hopes of a compromise between House Republicans and Senate Democrats fade as lawmakers start a two-week recess.