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Derek Dooley rolls out ‘contract’ in U.S. Senate bid

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Big money pours into Georgia’s special election to replace Greene

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Rick Jackson sues Burt Jones for defamation amid heated governor’s race

Overview of the House chamber during Crossover Day at the Georgia Legislature in Atlanta on Friday. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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6 takeaways from a hectic Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature

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Jason Esteves jolts Democratic race for governor with first major ad buy

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Georgia Republicans say Trump’s Iran strikes are still ‘America First’

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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.

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.

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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