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I help write and edit the Politically Georgia morning newsletter for @ajc.com
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- 5 takeaways from Fani Willis’ state Senate testimony
- Senate hearing spotlights the race for Georgia attorney general
- Two more Republicans join the race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene

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5 takeaways from Fani Willis’ state Senate testimony
The Fulton County district attorney clashed with Republican state senators as she defended her work on a now dismissed election interference case.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Fani Willis’ testimony gives Republican candidates time in the spotlight
- Geoff Duncan apologizes to mother of Amber Nicole Thurman
- Marjorie Taylor Greene trades her vote

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Fani Willis’ testimony gives Republican candidates time in the spotlight
Four of the seven lawmakers who will question the Fulton County district attorney today are running for statewide office.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Jon Ossoff teams up with Trump ally on tax legislation ahead of midterms
- Foster care advocates fret about Georgia’s Medicaid contract
- State Senate panel endorses extending cellphone ban to high schools

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Jon Ossoff teams up with Trump ally on tax legislation ahead of midterms
The Atlanta Democrat has worked across the aisle before. He's facing a tough reelection campaign next year in a state won by President Donald Trump.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Georgia Democrats push Republicans in Congress to end Trump’s tariffs
- Mysterious group spends more money criticizing Burt Jones
- Death penalty opponents protest Georgia’s upcoming execution

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Georgia Democrats push Republicans in Congress to end Trump’s tariffs
The U.S. Senate passed a bill in October that would end the Trump administration's tariffs. Now, Georgia Democrats are asking the House to take action.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Kemp pushes to end US Senate standoff over Georgia general’s appointment
- Ousted CDC contractor launches campaign for state House seat
- Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes for extension of health insurance subsidies

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December 12, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Could Georgia’s 2026 statewide races be runoff free?
- Justice Department official threatens to sue Georgia over voter data
- U.S. Senate vote on whether to extend health insurance subsidies

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Could Georgia’s 2026 statewide races be runoff free?
The Libertarian Party of Georgia is having trouble qualifying for the ballot. Without their candidates, statewide races would likely be settled on Election Day.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- How Georgia Democrats pulled off a special election stunner
- State Election Board targets Georgia’s touchscreen voting system
- Buddy Carter opposes plan to extend health insurance subsidies

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How Georgia Democrats pulled off a special election stunner
Democrat Eric Gisler won in a district designed to favor Republicans. Now, GOP leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- John F. Kennedy resigns Senate seat to focus on lieutenant governor’s race
- State Supreme Court considers Fani Willis’ subpoena
- Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump resume their sniping

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John F. Kennedy resigns Senate seat to focus on lieutenant governor’s race
The Macon Republican is one of six state lawmakers running for Georgia's No. 2 job in 2026. He is the only one to step down so far.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Jon Ossoff pushes for health care subsidies as US Senate vote looms
- Marjorie Taylor Greene touts environmental concerns in her district
- State Senate panel backs a need-based scholarship proposal

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Jon Ossoff pushes for health care subsidies as US Senate vote looms
The Atlanta Democrat is making health care a focus of his reelection campaign by pushing for an extension of insurance subsidies.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Million dollar mystery: Who paid for ad attacking Burt Jones?
- Test your political knowledge with our weekly news quiz
- U.S. Senate candidates back a ban on congressional lawmakers trading stocks

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Million dollar mystery: Who paid for ad attacking Burt Jones?
A group called Georgians for Integrity paid for the ad. But the people behind it have covered their tracks remarkably well.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Local GOP sees ‘danger’ in a chaotic race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
- Akbar Ali might be the youngest state lawmaker in Georgia history
- Mike Collins will speak at Turning Point USA’s annual conference

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Local GOP sees ‘danger’ in a chaotic race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Republican leaders in Georgia's 14th Congressional District worry a crowded field in a special election could give Democrats a chance to win.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Republican Rusty Paul says Democrats helped him win as Sandy Springs mayor
- Donald Trump touts questionable poll in Georgia governor’s race
- Marjorie Taylor Greene misses votes since announcing her resignation

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Republican Rusty Paul says Democrats helped him win as Sandy Springs mayor
The former Georgia Republican Party chair noted his landslide win was aided by a timely endorsement from Democratic state Rep. Esther Panitch.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Democrats hope runoff races will build momentum for 2026 midterms
- A federal judge will reconsider Georgia’s ban on handing out water to voters
- David Petraeus backs congressional inquiry into missile strike

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Democrats hope today’s runoff races will build momentum for 2026 midterms
Two metro Atlanta mayors' races offer Democrats a chance to prove last month's Public Service Commission wins were no fluke.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter

- Brad Raffensperger wants to ‘move on’ after Trump’s Fulton County case ends
- Georgia lawmakers want an update on prison spending
- Hurricane season ends without a major U.S. storm

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Brad Raffensperger wants to ‘move on’ after Trump’s Fulton County case ends
Georgia's Republican secretary of state played a big part in the election interference case, including being the first to testify to the grand jury.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter (last one this week):

- Democrats pressure state GOP to oust adviser over social media posts
- Colton Moore bashes Brian Kemp over immigration response
- Erica-Denise Solomon backs Roger Bruce in state Senate runoff

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Democrats pressure state GOP to oust adviser over social media posts
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November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit hints at growing GOP discontent in Congress
- Hank Johnson notes Republican silence over Marjorie Taylor Greene
- New poll shows voter concerns about artificial intelligence

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit hints at growing GOP discontent in Congress
Marjorie Taylor Greene says "it's worse than people inside the bubble know" as she says GOP legislative majority has been "wasted."
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November 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia morning newsletter:

- Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation muddies notion of Trump’s staying power
- Georgia lawmakers hear arguments for a gas tax alternative.
- Mike Collins faces a U.S. House ethics investigation.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation muddies notion of Trump’s staying power
Greene stood up to Trump and won, signaling a potential power shift. Then she decided to leave Congress.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- He once praised Ossoff. Now, ex-VFW leader is backing Collins for US Senate.
- A group backing Chris Carr uses artificial intelligence in new ad.
- Andy Bauman backs Rusty Paul in runoff for Sandy Springs mayor.

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He once praised Ossoff. Now, ex-VFW leader is backing Collins for US Senate.
Al Lipphardt was U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's guest in Washington earlier this year. Now, he is chair of Veterans for Mike, a group backing Collins' Senate campaign.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter

- Democrat Esther Panitch backs former GOP chair for Sandy Springs mayor
- Trey Sheppard announces campaign for Mack Jackson’s state House seat
- Cobb County Commission will vote on a new stormwater fee

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Democrat Esther Panitch backs former GOP chair for Sandy Springs mayor
Panitch, the only Jewish member of the Georgia Legislature, is backing Rusty Paul because she says he has directly confronted antisemitism.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Ex-Republican Geoff Duncan courts Democrats in his home district
- Airport operators ask lawmakers for help clearing obstructions near runways
- Emily’s List endorses Tanya Miller for attorney general

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Ex-Republican Geoff Duncan courts Democrats in his home district
The former Republican received a fairly warm reception when speaking to Forsyth County Democrats about his campaign for governor.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Marjorie Taylor Greene among the few Georgians given nasty nickname from Trump
- Tim Echols offers a blunt assessment of his election defeat
- Richard Woods pushes for teacher pay raise

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Marjorie Taylor Greene among the few Georgians given nasty nickname from Trump
Donald Trump is known for bestowing insulting nicknames. But so far he's avoided handing them out to Georgia's most prominent politicians.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Collins, Dooley back release of Epstein files following Trump reversal
- Fight escalates over Georgia’s Medicaid contract
- Clark Dean launches first ad for governor

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Collins, Dooley back release of Epstein files following Trump reversal
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley say they back a bill in the U.S. House that to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Ossoff pledges not to use deepfake campaign videos, while Collins digs in
- Marjorie Taylor Greene splits with Trump on worker visas
- Abortion banner is expected to fly over Georgia football game

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Ossoff pledges not to use deepfake campaign videos, while Collins digs in
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins' deepfake video of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff roiled Georgia's U.S. Senate race. Collins' campaign says it will continue to use similar methods.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Brandon Beach heralds end of the penny as the ‘return of common sense’
- Andre Dickens pushes MARTA expansion
- State lawmakers lock up their phones

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Brandon Beach heralds end of the penny as the ‘return of common sense’
As the U.S. treasurer, the former Georgia state senator oversees the U.S. Mint. The agency commemorated the final penny production on Wednesday.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Today's Politically Georgia newsletter:

- Veterans Day ad highlights Republican discord in Georgia’s US Senate race
- Tyler Harper bemoans federal cuts to meat inspection program
- Austin Scott pushes back on government funding bill

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Veterans Day ad highlights Republican discord in Georgia’s US Senate race
An ad from U.S. Rep. Mike Collins says Derek Dooley dishonored military veterans by not voting. It's one of several squabbles in the GOP race.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM