Georgia politics
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Mike Collins allegedly spent $400,000 in taxpayer funds to make ads about himself
The congressman is in hot water—again—for potentially misusing taxpayer funds.
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Georgia Republicans won’t redraw electoral maps during special session
Facing a Capitol full of chanting protesters, GOP leaders shelved their push to redraw the state’s maps before 2028—for now.
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What’s on the agenda during Georgia’s special session
Georgia’s special session will begin on Wednesday with a redistricting fight that could reshape Black political representation across the state. Plus: a voting-system deadline, gas tax ratification, and more.
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The wealthiest companies in the world got $2.5 billion in tax breaks to build data centers in Georgia
A 2018 sales tax exemption meant to attract technology companies has exploded in cost—and a powerful lobby is making sure nothing changes.
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Independent watchdog calls for anti corruption investigation into Dooley, Kemp
A nonpartisan watchdog says the financial ties between Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and the Dooley family have enough “red flags” to warrant an independent investigation.
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Emails, texts show cozy ties between Georgia AG Chris Carr’s office and AI surveillance firm Flock
From neighborhood trails to state courthouses, Flock Safety is building a surveillance web across Georgia with help from its top officials
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Brian Kemp sold lakefront properties. The buyers got state contracts, board seats, and new laws.
For 13 years, Kemp couldn’t sell his lakefront properties. Two years after becoming governor, he found buyers, all of whom did active business with the state.
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Everything you need to know about Georgia’s 2026 primary results
Georgia’s primary results are in and they reveal a state where Democratic momentum is building, Republican infighting is intensifying, and November’s showdowns are already taking shape.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic primary for governor
Bottoms won the Democratic nomination, setting up what could be one of the most competitive races in the country this fall.
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Gov. Brian Kemp calls special session to redraw Georgia’s 2028 congressional maps
After the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, Georgia Republicans are looking to gerrymander majority-Black congressional districts in a push critics call “Jim Crow 2.0.”
