Georgia Politics

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Prolonged shutdown could force 20% flight cuts, U.S. officials warn

The Federal Aviation Administration started reducing flights Friday at 40 major airports, which includes Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

OPINION

Trust in Georgia voting would improve by updating the current election code

Georgia's election code is outdated and requires a revamp if voters from left and right are going to trust Peach State voting in the future.

With SNAP benefits in limbo, Atlanta residents step up to help

With SNAP benefits in limbo after a late-Friday Supreme Court decision, many metro Atlanta residents are putting their own money toward supporting those affected.

Georgia judge rejects ‘mysterious’ GOP loyalty tests

Republican activists in rural Catoosa County wanted would-be GOP candidates to pass an ideological test before they could appear on the ballot. A judge said no.

Politically Georgia

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Governor hopefuls focus on affordability during Politically Georgia forum

Candidates took their cues from the Public Service Commission election results, which show voters are focused on pocketbook issues.

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Democrats hope voters will deliver change in Public Service Commission race

It’s Election Day across the country, with a few key battles in Georgia. The “Politically Georgia” team dives into races across the state.

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How Georgia Democrats knocked off two Republicans in statewide races

Democratic candidates for the Public Service Commission outperformed Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 vote totals across metro Atlanta.

Your Politics Team

Michelle Baruchman

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

Adam Beam

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

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 ...

Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Politics Editor

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for 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.

Maya T. Prabhu

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

David Wickert

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

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, Burt Jones lead in Georgia governor’s race

Georgia governor poll: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads Democrats and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones ahead with Republicans in race to replace incumbent Brian Kemp.

Interactive: How Ga. Democrats feel about race for governor and key state issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Democrats' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.

Interactive: How Ga. Republicans feel about governor, Senate races and key issues

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see Georgia Republicans' opinions based on their gender, age, race, education, income and ideology.

EXCLUSIVE

AJC Poll: Georgians across parties support some vaccine mandates

Vaccines may be popular, but feelings about RFK Jr. break down along party lines.

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

Ballrooms and Great Gatsby lose to high power bills in Georgia

Republicans in 2025 traded places with the Democrats of 2024, putting social issues and identity politics ahead of voters' top issue: the economy.

OPINION

Make college affordable for Georgians by funding needs-based financial aid

Georgia ranks high in college debt and low in needs-based aid it offers students. About 75% of Georgians support the state broadly offering financial aid based on need.

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OPINION

Democrats are hungry, Republicans complacent and all politics is national

Republicans have won statewide elections in Georgia for decades, but their streak ended because Democrats were motivated and GOP infighting has been a distraction.

State Government

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Georgia State Election Board member raises money online for legal defense

A fundraiser has raised more than $30K for Georgia State Election Board member Janice Johnston's legal defense. Critics say it creates potential for conflicts of interest.

Georgia parks raise parking fees — and more price hikes could be on the way

Georgia will boost state park entrance fees in January, and an audit suggests more price hikes could be coming.

Georgia women face geographic gaps in prenatal care

Fewer than half of Georgia's counties have a full-time OB-GYN, according to data analyzed by the AJC, and many women lack the time and money to make regular prenatal visits.

Georgia state senator pushes for arrest of House lawyer

The House speaker’s general counsel Keith Williams blocked state Sen. Colton Moore from entering the chamber during a joint session, grabbing and pushing him to the ground.

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Cost of living tops concerns for candidates in Gwinnett County House race

Two Democrats and one Republican seek to replace former state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, who resigned this summer to care for a family member.

Husband of child services director fled DUI crash with kids in truck, GSP says

Authorities say the husband of Georgia's child protective services director had a blood alcohol level 4 times the legal limit when he left a crash with two kids in his truck.

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Senate nears potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success

A group of moderate Democrats has a tentative deal to reopen the government if Republicans promise to hold a vote on expiring health care subsidies by December

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Anxiety abounds during first day of FAA flight cuts at Hartsfield-Jackson

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to cut traffic across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports starting Friday to maintain safety.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

New Kemp-backed ad roils Georgia’s Republican US Senate race

A group supporting Derek Dooley's campaign is blaming GOP U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins for the federal government shutdown.

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OPINION

Ballrooms and Great Gatsby lose to high power bills in Georgia

Republicans in 2025 traded places with the Democrats of 2024, putting social issues and identity politics ahead of voters' top issue: the economy.

OPINION

Make college affordable for Georgians by funding needs-based financial aid

Georgia ranks high in college debt and low in needs-based aid it offers students. About 75% of Georgians support the state broadly offering financial aid based on need.

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Georgia honors women in uniform amid debate over their roles in combat

Females in uniform like Amy Stevens are being recognized in Atlanta parade, history exhibit and Georgia hall of fame before Veterans Day as combat roles for women are debated.

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How Georgia’s PSC races are already changing the midterm landscape

Georgia Democrats relied on a message of affordability to win two PSC seats. Could the same strategy work in the midterm elections?

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What Georgia Democrats PSC wins will and won’t mean for your power bills

Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission flipped from Republicans to Democrats. Here's what it could mean for your Georgia Power bills.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Governor hopefuls focus on affordability during Politically Georgia forum

Candidates took their cues from the Public Service Commission election results, which show voters are focused on pocketbook issues.

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OPINION

Democrats are hungry, Republicans complacent and all politics is national

Republicans have won statewide elections in Georgia for decades, but their streak ended because Democrats were motivated and GOP infighting has been a distraction.