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Jon Burns faces bipartisan pushback after banishing Republican lawmaker

Top officials with Georgia's Republican and Democratic parties say GOP state Sen. Colton Moore should have been allowed in the House chamber.

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What to expect from Brian Kemp’s State of the State address

The second term governor will push for a limit on big jury awards in certain civil lawsuits while also laying out his budget blueprint.

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Georgia voters worry about shootings but don’t back gun limits, AJC poll finds

Just 28% of Georgia voters support passing stricter gun laws while 51% say they worry they or a loved one will be a victim in a mass shooting.

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How Andre Dickens and Brian Kemp reset city-state relations

Atlanta's leaders have often clashed with Georgia's Republican leadership. But public events this week show how the relationship has improved.

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What to watch for as the Georgia legislative session begins

The 2026 statewide elections will loom large over policy debates around transgender sports and Medicaid expansion.

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Will another Georgia storm spur state lawmakers to take action?

Bumbling government response made previous storms worse. Now, some state lawmakers want to create a state Office of Resilience.

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Votes on Laken Riley Act signal Democratic shift on immigration policies

Movement on the Republican-backed bill indicates a post-election shift among Democrats over immigration and border security policies.

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Greg Bluestein is a political reporter who covers the governor's office and Georgia politics.

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Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief.

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Patricia Murphy joined the AJC in 2020 from CQ Roll Call, where she was a nationally syndicated political columnist.

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New poll shows most Georgia voters want to legalize sports betting

Sports betting proposals have languished for years in the state Legislature amid debates over morality and spending.

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Georgia GOP says it is booting Geoff Duncan from the party after his support of Kamala Harris

The former lieutenant governor angered many in the Georgia GOP for his criticism of President-elect Donald Trump.

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Nikema Williams seeks DNC post amid uncertain future as state party chair

The Atlanta Democrat is facing pressure to step down as chair of the state party after President-elect Donald Trump won Georgia in November.

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5 questions about Georgia politics in 2025

How will Georgia fare during a second Donald Trump presidency? Will Georgia Democrats unite behind a candidate for governor? We'll find out in 2025.

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Top 10 Georgia political stories of 2024

We ranked the most important political stories of 2024, including drama at the State Election Board and Georgia's role in a wild presidential election.

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Georgia court ruling is another blow to Fani Willis in a year of setbacks

The Fulton County district attorney has been removed from two cases and seen a third unravel. More trouble could be coming in 2025.

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What music some Georgia lawmakers were jamming to this year

AJC Politically Georgia asked elected officials to share their music streaming habits for 2024. And not just for Springsteen. Only the boldest replied.

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John King outlines potential run for U.S. Senate if Brian Kemp stays out

The Georgia Insurance Commissioner touted his record of accomplishments. But he won't run against the governor who first appointed him to the job.

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Georgia’s Democratic US senators set to meet with Donald Trump’s nominees

Democratic U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock of Georgia plan to meet with multiple Trump nominees this week ahead of confirmation votes next year.

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Donald Trump revives debate by vowing to end daylight saving time

A state law passed in 2021 would end the twice-yearly time change ritual in Georgia. But it would only take effect if Congress passed its own measure.