Adam Beam
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Adam is deputy politics editor. He started his career covering politics in South Carolina for The State newspaper. He then spent a decade at the Associated Press writing about politics and government in Kentucky and California.
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Special session

The special session is over. But lawmakers could be back soon.

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Bottoms challenges Jackson to trio of televised debates in governor’s race

U.S. Senate runoff

Rodeo fundraiser offers revealing glimpse of Georgia GOP’s future

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally

With millions banked, Jon Ossoff’s general election campaign roars to life

Georgia Votes - House District 13

U.S. House District 13: Lawmaker, Air Force vet vie for David Scott’s seat

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Surreal Capitol return hints at Georgia’s shifting political landscape

The Republican runoff for governor features candidates Rick Jackson and Burt Jones

Following runoffs, early clashes preview heated fall campaign

Southern Democratic legislators press conference

Georgia redistricting push falters as GOP divisions grow

Election 2024 Trump

Kemp, Trump flex their political muscles days ahead of Georgia’s runoffs

Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta

Candidates jockey for Trump’s blessing in GOP governor’s race