Cruz visits Henry County as deadlocked poll emerges
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Republican Rick Jackson campaigned in Henry County alongside Sen. Ted Cruz and former Gov. Sonny Perdue, pitching a 50 percent state income tax cut as polls show a dead heat against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Georgia kratom ban: State attorney general urges retail prohibition

Officials are pushing for a statewide Georgia kratom ban after the attorney general warned the unregulated supplement is causing fatal overdoses.

AJC poll finds mixed views on Georgia politicians’ 2028 bids

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s new poll found 84% of likely Democratic voters want U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff to run for president in 2028, though Ossoff has said he is not interested.

Bottoms speaks to Latinos; Jackson discusses healthcare in Rabun Co.
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Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates are making campaign stops ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Keisha Lance Bottoms joined Latino lawmakers at a rally focused on affordability, housing and education, while Republican nominee Rick Jackson discussed health care and price transparency at a meet-and-greet in Rabun County. Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to campaign in Georgia with Bottoms and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff next Wednesday, and President Donald Trump is expected in Perry Saturday.

Georgia Secretary of State debate: Fleming, Reynolds clash over voting access

Candidates running for Georgia Secretary of State traded barbs during a televised debate over election security, voting machines and business licensing.

Ossoff holds eight-point lead as battle begins
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Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff campaigned alongside national allies in Stonecrest as a new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll showed him holding an eight-point lead over Republican challenger Mike Collins during Georgia early voting.   

How Georgia attorney general hopefuls plan to govern

Democratic nominee Tanya Miller and Republican state Sen. Brian Strickland clashed Wednesday over public safety credentials, surveillance transparency and personal ethics.

Hubbard challenges absent PSC rival in Atlanta debate

Democratic PSC Peter Hubbard made his case for lower utility bills during an Atlanta debate where Republican opponent Fitz Johnson declined to appear.

Georgia Lt. Governor debate: Dolezal and McLaurin spar in Atlanta

Georgia Senate colleagues Greg Dolezal and Josh McLaurin faced off outlining sharply contrasting economic, education and judicial visions in the race for lieutenant governor.

Edwards and Tolbert spar over Georgia utility rate hikes

Georgia Public Service Commission District 5 candidates Sheila Edwards and Josh Tolbert clashed over soaring electric bills, and nuclear project costs.

Election run offs: What states have them and how they work

When it comes to runoff elections, laws and systems vary across the country, with each state having its own laws governing recounts in both primary and general elections.  

AJC poll gives Ossoff an 8-point lead over Collins

A new poll shows Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff leading Republican challenger Mike Collins, 48% to 40%, with nearly 12% undecided.

Entire police force, city manager resign in Milner

Monday's Milner city council meeting revealed that its police chief, the entire full-time police force and city manager, all resigned from their positions.

AJC poll: Jackson, Bottoms in tight governor’s race

A new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll finds the Georgia governor’s race nearly tied, with independents still up for grabs.

Georgia 2026 elections: More than 1M Georgians have voted early

More than 1 million Georgians have cast ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with voters 65 and older making up the largest share of those who have voted.

Georgia midterm early voting: Over 940,000 cast ballots in first week

More than 940,000 ballots were cast during the first week of early voting in Georgia, putting the state on pace to pass 1 million.

New THC caps threaten 225,800 jobs nationwide, up to $1B in Georgia sales

Thousands of Georgia store owners, warehouse employees and farmers face an immediate threat to their livelihoods as a strict federal restriction takes effect Dec. 11.