Electoral races, campaign finance, power and accountability
Candidates in Georgia's runoff election squared off in Monday's debates, and the exchanges offered Atlanta voters a clearer look at where the contests stand heading into the final stretch.
June 2, 2026
While two of Georgia's best-known Democrats settle into the general-election phase, Republicans are still bruising one another in a runoff — a head-start dynamic that could shape the 2026 map.
June 1, 2026
Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts has thrown his support behind Keisha Lance Bottoms' run for Georgia governor, calling her Democratic nomination a historic moment for the state.
May 31, 2026
Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district, weeks after an April Supreme Court ruling — a redistricting fight Atlanta readers know all too well.
May 30, 2026
Georgia's largest LGBTQ advocacy group has thrown its support behind former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in her bid for governor — a signal of consolidating Democratic energy heading into 2026.
May 29, 2026
The Biden administration allowed a key sanctions waiver on Russian oil to expire, raising questions about future energy policy under Trump's incoming administration.
May 17, 2026
Former President Trump's recent China trip leaves Georgia political observers questioning potential foreign policy implications for the state's international trade relationships.
May 16, 2026
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is urging Republican colleagues to set aside partisan politics and support extending Affordable Care Act tax credits that help millions of Americans access healthcare.
May 14, 2026
The Georgia Senate has issued a subpoena to former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams regarding alleged campaign finance violations connected to the New Georgia Project.
May 13, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp has signed legislation that will make some major metro Atlanta political races nonpartisan, sparking debate over electoral reforms in Georgia's largest metropolitan area.
May 13, 2026
The Georgia secretary of state race reveals deep divisions within the Republican Party over 2020 election integrity, potentially weakening GOP unity ahead of crucial midterm elections.
May 11, 2026
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's political future serves as a crucial test for the Republican Party's direction in the state.
May 11, 2026
Georgia Democrats are strategically positioning 2020's electoral success as a blueprint for continued Republican vulnerabilities in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
May 6, 2026
Republican candidates in Georgia engaged in contentious debate exchanges, highlighting internal party fractures that could benefit Democrats in upcoming elections.
April 28, 2026
As early voting begins, Georgia's Republican Senate candidates are turning their fire on each other, revealing deep fractures that could benefit Democrats in the general election.
April 27, 2026
Georgia Democratic leaders are making moves to host the 2028 national convention while Senator Jon Ossoff downplays presidential speculation amid the party's growing influence.
April 26, 2026
The city of Atlanta is being considered as a potential host for the 2028 Democratic National Convention, marking a significant opportunity for Georgia's capital.
April 25, 2026
Republican strategists face difficult choices about deploying Trump's polarizing influence as Georgia's competitive races loom large in determining party control.
April 24, 2026
President-elect Trump has fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and two other senior military officers in a shocking move that raises questions about civilian-military relations.
April 24, 2026
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals Trump's aggressive deportation agenda may backfire on Republicans in upcoming midterm elections, signaling potential GOP vulnerabilities.
April 23, 2026