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American lawmakers shot in their homes. How did we get here?

When Americans in different parties start to believe that they aren’t just opponents, but enemies, we’ve all crossed a line that’s difficult to uncross.

2 Democrats face runoff in Georgia Public Service Commission primary

Following the June 17 primary elections for Georgia's Public Service Commission, District 3 Democratic candidates Waites and Hubbard head to a July runoff vote.

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Bid for Georgia’s 13th district and update on the ‘big, beautiful bill’

Politically Geogria discusses U.S. Rep. David Scott and updates on the “big, beautiful bill” moving through the U.S. Senate.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Donald Trump to stay out of Israel-Iran conflict

Greene said a U.S. facilitated strike on Iran would split the MAGA movement because some would see it as a betrayal of his "America First" policy.

History of abuse will factor in sentencing some defendants under new Georgia law

Under the new law, defense attorneys will be allowed to enter evidence of their client’s abuse as their legal defense or to seek a lower sentence.

This child care grant changes Georgia parents’ lives. Feds may cut it.

The small but mighty federal grant helps low-income parents pay for child care while they finish college.

Incumbent Tim Echols leads challenger in Public Service Commission primary

With no other major race on the ballot, turnout for the PSC races has been light. But the race could affect how much Georgians pay for their utility bills.

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‘No Kings’ Georgia protests: Dispatches from Macon, Savannah and Athens

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution had reporters on the ground at “No Kings” rallies in Georgia in Macon, Savannah and Athens

PHOTOS: Tensions overflow at DeKalb immigration protest

Hundreds gathered Saturday for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation in DeKalb County.

After catching China wave, Savannah port has plan to ride out tariff storm

Savannah, Georgia's port has grown the fastest on the East Coast in recent years, lifted by ships from China. It's got a plan to ride out the tariff war.

Kemp embraces Trump’s ‘beautiful’ budget — and its brutal trade-offs for Georgia

Governor backs president’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill even as it threatens economic engine he helped build.

Georgia’s Fort Eisenhower to be renamed Fort Gordon in broader reversal

The Trump administration is restoring the names of seven military installations that previously honored Confederate figures, including one in Augusta.

Downtown Atlanta officials push Congress to preserve funding for the Stitch

The proposed federal budget would claw back $157.6 million construction grant to reconnect parts of Atlanta divided by highways.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Donald Trump to stay out of Israel-Iran conflict

Greene said a U.S. facilitated strike on Iran would split the MAGA movement because some would see it as a betrayal of his "America First" policy.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Why today’s primary is a high-stakes test for Georgia Democrats

A competitive primary for the Public Service Commission offers Democrats a chance to test their turnout efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Atlanta leaders snub former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ run for governor

State Sen. Jason Esteves, Bottoms' rival for the Democratic nomination for governor, has amassed key endorsements from City Hall and beyond.

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Katrina Butler, director of the So Far So Close Foundation, poses for a photograph at the Rocket Foundation Summit held at the College Football Hall of Fame on June 12, 2025, in Atlanta. Butler has previously been incarcerated and now works as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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History of abuse will factor in sentencing some defendants under new Georgia law

Under the new law, defense attorneys will be allowed to enter evidence of their client’s abuse as their legal defense or to seek a lower sentence.

Still waiting for your $500 Georgia tax refund? Here’s how to check on it.

How to check if you are eligible for a an extra income tax refund in Georgia.

Now that Adriana Smith's baby has been born, the family said they will take her off life support. Smith is seen here with her 7-year-old son. (Courtesy GoFundMe.com)

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Family announces birth of brain-dead Georgia woman’s son by C-section

The family of Adriana Smith, who’s been kept on life support since February because she was pregnant, announced the baby has been born via emergency cesarean section.

Georgia considers boosts to some state pension plans

The House Retirement Committee on Monday agreed to authorize actuarial studies of the costs of eight bills affecting the pensions of various state employees.

April Newkirk and her family celebrate the life of Newkirk's daughter, Adriana Smith, at Park Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday. Smith was declared brain dead months ago, but the state’s abortion law has prevented doctors from removing her from life support because she's pregnant. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Family of Adriana Smith marks what would have been her 31st birthday

The pregnant Georgia woman has been on life support since February to allow her body to continue growing her fetus.

Offshore drilling threat resurfaces along Georgia’s coast

Trump administration seeks public comment in offshore oil and gas lease planning along the Outer Continental Shelf, including off the coast of Georgia.

Your Politics Team
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Michelle Baruchman

Michelle Baruchman is politics news and enterprise reporter covering statewide political stories.

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Greg Bluestein

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

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Chris Joyner

Joyner is the deputy politics editor.

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Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

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Mark Niesse

Mark Niesse covers Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is considered an expert on elections and

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Maya T. Prabhu

Maya T. Prabhu is a government reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Alex Sanz

Alex Sanz is a veteran journalist and senior news leader at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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David Wickert

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

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Still waiting for your $500 Georgia tax refund? Here’s how to check on it.

How to check if you are eligible for a an extra income tax refund in Georgia.

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Family announces birth of brain-dead Georgia woman’s son by C-section

The family of Adriana Smith, who’s been kept on life support since February because she was pregnant, announced the baby has been born via emergency cesarean section.

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Why today’s primary is a high-stakes test for Georgia Democrats

A competitive primary for the Public Service Commission offers Democrats a chance to test their turnout efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Trump protests, Minn. lawmaker shootings and the Columbus city manager firing

The "Politically Georgia" team discusses weekend headlines, including "No Kings" protests, Minnesota politician shootings and the Columbus, Georgia, city manager firing

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Today’s primary could help determine how much you pay for electricity

It’s the first time Georgia’s approximately 8.4 million registered voters have had the opportunity to vote in a Public Service Commission primary election in three years.

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What is the Georgia Public Service Commission?

Georgia’s Public Service Commission regulates electric and gas utility companies. The five-person commission’s decisions directly affect how much Georgians pay.

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How to vote in the primary for Georgia Public Service Commission

The primary election for Public Service Commissioners will be held Tuesday, June 17. Here's how to vote.

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Georgia considers boosts to some state pension plans

The House Retirement Committee on Monday agreed to authorize actuarial studies of the costs of eight bills affecting the pensions of various state employees.

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Demonstrators converge on Atlanta Immigration Court to oppose ICE arrests

Several dozen protesters gathered outside Atlanta's immigration cCourt to oppose ICE deportations in Georgia.

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Atlanta leaders snub former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ run for governor

State Sen. Jason Esteves, Bottoms' rival for the Democratic nomination for governor, has amassed key endorsements from City Hall and beyond.