Politics
Reporting on the Georgia General Assembly, statewide elections, and the political forces driving policy across the state.
Georgia Governor Signs Sweeping Election Security Bill Over Bipartisan Opposition
The legislation tightens voter ID requirements for absentee ballots, reduces the number of drop boxes, and gives the State Election Board new powers to investigate county election officials.
Tamara Osei, State Politics Reporter
Georgia Senate Race Tightens as New Poll Shows Dead Heat Between Incumbent and Challenger
A new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll shows the race within the margin of error, with independent voters breaking sharply toward the challenger over the past month.
Tamara Osei, State Politics Reporter
Georgia General Assembly Passes $32 Billion State Budget with Education Funding Boost
The spending plan increases K-12 education funding by $800 million, expands Medicaid coverage for postpartum women, and sets aside $500 million for rural broadband expansion.
Tamara Osei, State Politics Reporter
Atlanta Mayor Announces Re-Election Bid, Citing Progress on Housing and Public Safety
Mayor Andre Dickens launched his re-election campaign with a rally in Vine City, touting his administration's record on affordable housing, crime reduction, and economic development.
Tamara Osei, State Politics Reporter