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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

‘No Kings’ protests give Georgia Democrats a venue to sharpen their message

The demonstrations across Georgia drew thousands of people, including some newly mobilized voters who were spurred to action by some of President Donald Trump's policies.

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Union leader says ‘egregious’ firings at CDC traumatize workers

The "Politically Georgia" team talks about the firing and rehiring of top-level scientists at Atlanta's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Group targets Republican PSC candidates who voted for Georgia utility hikes

Georgia Conservation Voters Action Fund has launched a $2.2 million campaign targeting GOP incumbents on the Public Service Commission.

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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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In TV ad blitz, ICE makes a play for Atlanta police officers

ICE spent more money on its recruitment campaign in Atlanta this month than in any other city.

ICE has restarted detention in controversial South Georgia immigrant jail

A whistleblower complaint claimed a high number of hysterectomies had been performed on detainees — a claim later deemed false by a federal judge. The jail is set to reopen.

Rep. Williams presses White House on conditions in Atlanta’s ICE field office

Rep. Nikema Williams is demanding transparency from the Trump administration after a report from the AJC showed immigrants being held for long stretches in ICE field office.

EXCLUSIVE

Inside Kemp’s response to unprecedented federal raid at Hyundai battery plant

As an unprecedented federal immigration raid descended on Georgia’s most prized economic project, Gov. Brian Kemp and his staff scrambled to get a handle on the crisis.

Opinion and Voices

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OPINION

Herschel Walker and Bill White bid Buckhead goodbye

The battle for Buckhead came full circle as Democrats said goodbye to President Trump’s newest ambassadors.

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Trump’s foreign policy is proving to be unpredictable, muddled and dangerous

Allies cannot plan around President Donald Trump's foreign poliy whiplash. Our adversaries will exploit our uncertainty and incoherence.

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OPINION

U.S. House speaker continues to delay swearing in of Democrat

Usually, newly elected lawmakers go from their special election to the House floor without issue, yet it's been three weeks since Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva won.

State Government

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Georgia has $14.6 billion in reserves. What to do with it?

State lawmakers could reduce taxes or try to cover program expenses passed down from federal cuts.

Pro-Trump former state Rep. Vernon Jones runs for Georgia secretary of state

Vernon Jones, a former Georgia state representative who left the Democratic Party, is running for secretary of state as a Republican.

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5 Georgia Legislature seats Republicans could lose in 2026

There are five seats in the Georgia General Assembly where Democrats were within about 9 points of winning last year.

State Election Board consumed by power struggles, political agendas

The State Election Board is mired in squabbles and political advocacy even after the Georgia Supreme Court rebuked the board for exceeding its authority.

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State agencies seek more than $1 billion in new spending

State agencies have asked for more than $1 billion in new funding next year amid uncertainty over the toll federal spending cuts will take on Georgia’s budget.

OPINION

Congressional battle over spending could doom funding for pet projects

The congressional battle over spending could erase funding for members' home-district projects, known as earmarks.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

‘No Kings’ protests give Georgia Democrats a venue to sharpen their message

The demonstrations across Georgia drew thousands of people, including some newly mobilized voters who were spurred to action by some of President Donald Trump's policies.

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DeKalb’s seniors take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ rally

Among the protesters along Clairmont Road in DeKalb County was 102-year-old Suzanne Goodell, as well as dozens of residents from a nearby senior living community.

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OPINION

Herschel Walker and Bill White bid Buckhead goodbye

The battle for Buckhead came full circle as Democrats said goodbye to President Trump’s newest ambassadors.

Credit: TNS

Trump’s foreign policy is proving to be unpredictable, muddled and dangerous

Allies cannot plan around President Donald Trump's foreign poliy whiplash. Our adversaries will exploit our uncertainty and incoherence.

Credit: Jenni Girtman for the AJC

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Group targets Republican PSC candidates who voted for Georgia utility hikes

Georgia Conservation Voters Action Fund has launched a $2.2 million campaign targeting GOP incumbents on the Public Service Commission.

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They are Congress’ front-line workers. Now they are doing it for no pay.

Every member of Georgia's delegation team has a team of caseworkers now working without pay as they continue to field constituents' requests for help.

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Some ‘No Kings’ protests may snarl traffic Saturday. Here’s how to get around.

"No Kings" protests are scheduled within metro Atlanta Saturday, and some have the potential to tie up traffic. Here's how to get around some of the larger ones.

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Republicans running for Georgia secretary of state are still split on 2020

Candidates' views on the 2020 election are shaping the race for state’s top election official.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Donald Trump not ready to endorse one of Georgia’s GOP Senate contenders

The president says he's following the race "very carefully." He added that it's important for Georgia "to get a real senator."

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OPINION

U.S. House speaker continues to delay swearing in of Democrat

Usually, newly elected lawmakers go from their special election to the House floor without issue, yet it's been three weeks since Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva won.