Georgia Politics

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Lawmakers debate eliminating Georgia’s income tax

Supporters and opponents of eliminating Georgia’s income tax on Monday aired competing visions of what would happen if the state gave up its largest source of revenue.

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Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

Relations between the State Election Board and the secretary of state's office have frayed after law changes and infighting on the board.

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Tariffs hurt Georgia’s ports in October. There’s cautious optimism for 2026.

After a tough October, President and CEO Griff Lynch is optimistic will see improvement at its Savannah and Brunswick ocean ports in the new year.

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Bottoms reframes her record as 2026 races takes shape

Can the former Atlanta mayor pitch herself as a centrist for governor of Georgia?

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Marjorie Taylor Greene among the few Georgians given nasty nickname from Trump

Donald Trump is known for bestowing insulting nicknames. But so far he's avoided handing them out to Georgia's most prominent politicians.

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The federal government shutdown ends, but new rifts start in Georgia

The "Politically Georgia" podcast breaks down the latest news from Washington, D.C.

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Georgia’s top Republican US Senate candidates now back release of Epstein files

U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley say they back a bill in the U.S. House that to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.

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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Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to leave ‘toxic’ politics behind. I’m skeptical.

President Donald Trump denounced former ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and now she wants to turn a new leaf in politics, but her sincerity is in question.

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Nothing lasts forever: Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene union was bound to end

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been rebuffed by Donald Trump, but this was inevitable given her ambition and realization that Trump and MAGA are in decline.

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OPINION

Is the recent youth movement the Democrats’ future?

Recent municipal elections in metro Atlanta saw encouraging developments from wet-behind-the-ears candidates.

State Government

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Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

Relations between the State Election Board and the secretary of state's office have frayed after law changes and infighting on the board.

1h ago

Lawmakers debate eliminating Georgia’s income tax

Supporters and opponents of eliminating Georgia’s income tax on Monday aired competing visions of what would happen if the state gave up its largest source of revenue.

2h ago

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Investigation into Abrams-linked group could spark new campaign laws

Campaign finance violations linked to Stacey Abrams’ 2018 Democratic campaign for governor may inspire new legislation aimed at curbing illegal election funding.

Crowded field vies for metro Senate seat in Nov. 18 special election

Six candidates are vying to complete the Senate term being vacated by former state Sen. Jason Esteves. The special election is Nov. 18.

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If Georgia drops income tax, will sales taxes rise?

How could Georgia eliminate its income tax? By relying more heavily on sales taxes to pay for government services, a survey of other states shows.

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.

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LISTEN

The federal government shutdown ends, but new rifts start in Georgia

The "Politically Georgia" podcast breaks down the latest news from Washington, D.C.

53m ago

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Marjorie Taylor Greene among the few Georgians given nasty nickname from Trump

Donald Trump is known for bestowing insulting nicknames. But so far he's avoided handing them out to Georgia's most prominent politicians.

57m ago

Credit: TNS

Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to leave ‘toxic’ politics behind. I’m skeptical.

President Donald Trump denounced former ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and now she wants to turn a new leaf in politics, but her sincerity is in question.

2h ago

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Nothing lasts forever: Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene union was bound to end

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been rebuffed by Donald Trump, but this was inevitable given her ambition and realization that Trump and MAGA are in decline.

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Esteves unveils universal child-care plan in bid for Georgia governor

Democrat proposes using lottery reserves to expand pre-K to 3- and 4-year-olds and create statewide child-care access by 2035.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia’s top Republican US Senate candidates now back release of Epstein files

U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley say they back a bill in the U.S. House that to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.

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Raffensperger launches 1st major policy plan with property tax-relief package

The secretary of state and GOP hopeful for Georgia governor wants ‘one predictable system’ for local taxes.

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LISTEN

Monday Mailbag: Marjorie Taylor Greene, FAA and Atlanta City Council

‘Politically Georgia’ hosts answer questions from the listener mailbag.

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OPINION

Is the recent youth movement the Democrats’ future?

Recent municipal elections in metro Atlanta saw encouraging developments from wet-behind-the-ears candidates.

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Greene says she regrets ‘toxic politics’ as split with Trump widens

Amid an ongoing political makeover, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene urges a kinder tone and says the president’s attacks put her at risk.