By me for @georgiarecorder.com After years of heavy new spending, Georgia school districts are beginning to tighten their belts. #gapol #gaedu georgiarecorder.com/2026/07/13/f...

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on how much political parties can spend on candidates Tuesday, likely increasing the flow of cash into federal races. New from @journalistross.bsky.social #gapol

NEW from me: georgiarecorder.com/2026/06/18/d... A small town in Georgia has successfully fought off the federal government from converting an empty warehouse into a 10,000-bed immigration detention facility. Multiple sources from DHS confirmed to city leaders that the project has been abandoned.

New from me: Georgia Republicans abruptly changed course on redistricting Wednesday, retreating from their plans to redraw congressional and state district lines for 2028 less than an hour before lawmakers gaveled in for the special session. #gapol georgiarecorder.com/2026/06/17/g...

Jackson defeats Trump-backed Jones to win GOP race for Georgia governor after costly primary battle, reports @alander.bsky.social #gapol

Georgia Republicans have chosen Congressman Mike Collins to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, reports @journalistross.bsky.social #gapol

Polls are open in Georgia 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for several statewide primary runoff elections for both Republicans and Democrats. If you have not made a decision yet, check out the @georgiarecorder.com voter guide below. georgiarecorder.com/voter-guides...

In January, the Georgia Legislature is likely to welcome its first openly transgender, nonbinary and Japanese-American lawmaker, and all these firsts could be courtesy of one person. Story by @journalistross.bsky.social #gapol

We asked candidates in statewide races that have gone to a runoff to respond to a few key questions and to make the case for why they think they are the best candidate. Here's what they said. #gapol

"We are still going to vote Democrat for the Public Service Commission, [and] most likely Republican for everything else," Nancy Lubeck said. "We just feel that all those people need to be changed out and need to be led by another party, so maybe they'll do something different to help us."

Georgia’s State Election Board has advanced a resolution seeking to implement hand-marked paper ballots ahead of the November 2026 general election, contradicting guidelines from the secretary of state’s office directing counties to continue using Georgia’s current voting machines.

New from @alander.bsky.social: Georgia Public Service Commission race will be settled by June runoff #gapol

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms sweeps to the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor without a runoff #gapol (Thanks to @georgiarecorder.com for letting me chip in.) georgiarecorder.com/2026/05/19/f...

No Georgia official is more directly tied to affordability than the state’s commissioner of insurance. And that job is on the ballot this year, starting with Tuesday’s primary.

Georgia lawmakers will reconvene in June for a special session to redraw the state's political maps, Gov. Kemp announced Wednesday. Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social

If how someone answers the question “Was the 2020 election stolen?” is important to you, check out our voter guides for both the Republican and Democratic primaries in the race to be Georgia’s next Secretary of State. Up first, the Republican candidates: georgiarecorder.com/2026/05/05/v...

Current and former federal and state officials joined the late Congressman David Scott’s family for a memorial service at the Georgia State Capitol, where he was lying in repose Friday. Story and photos by @alander.bsky.social

This week's roundup of #gapol news: Georgia Dems push for ‘28 national convention, Ossoff tries to tamp down presidential talk and more Written by @journalistross.bsky.social + @jillnolin.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social

Georgia Congressman David Scott’s death has upended next month’s primary election, when the longtime Democratic lawmaker had planned to defend the metro Atlanta seat against a crowded field of intraparty challengers. Story by @alander.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social #gapol

Fuller wins runoff to represent northwest Georgia in Congress but Democrats chalk up gains, reports @journalistross.bsky.social and @alander.bsky.social #gapol

A plan to strengthen health access in rural and underserved communities in Georgia through community health workers is on life support in the Georgia Legislature.

It’s decision time for the many proposals that have been percolating under the Gold Dome during a legislative session that has been dominated by election-year politics. #gapol

An agitated crowd prevented Bibbs County Sheriff David Davis from speaking at No Kings due to the county's agreement with ICE. No Kings organizers met with Davis previously and had asked him to address concerns at the protest.

Your roundup of the week in Georgia politics: Rising tensions, farewell speeches and spirited debates usher in final week of the 2026 session #gapol Written by @journalistross.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social + @jillnolin.bsky.social

In this week's roundup: Lawmaker calls it quits, governor’s race brings fireworks, calls for gas tax suspension and more #gapol Written by @journalistross.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social

The race to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp has officially taken shape now that a crowded field of candidates from both major parties has qualified to run for Georgia’s highest state office. Story by @alander.bsky.social

I report on #healthcare for @stateline.org and sometimes we do shorter stories on interesting research and studies about insurance coverage, medical access, state policies, and federal impacts on state healthcare priorities. If you're a researcher and with studies to share, please DM me! Pls repost

In a year when Georgians were clamoring for state officials to rein in the unchecked growth of data centers, the Georgia Senate chose to pass a measure that critics say largely maintains the status quo. Story by @alander.bsky.social

Our weekly roundup of political news: Several Georgia races shed candidates as qualifying week looms and races take shape

The Senate session ended abruptly Thursday just as senators were nearing a vote on a bill aimed at ensuring data centers pay for the energy infrastructure built to accommodate them after it appeared a last-minute alternative measure had the votes to pass. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

Two prominent attorneys have launched campaigns for the Georgia Supreme Court, challenging two sitting justices who were originally appointed by former Republican Gov. Nathan Deal.

Civil rights icon Andrew Young issued a blunt warning Tuesday that liberties won during the 20th Century are under threat, but he also said he believes people today have the necessary tools to protect them. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

Early voting began Monday in the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, and candidates are racing to set themselves apart from the crowd – and often from the district’s previous representative, former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Story by @journalistross.bsky.social

State lawmakers say 2026 is the year they will pass major legislation to assist teachers in helping the youngest Georgians become skilled readers. House Bill 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, is House leaders’ attempt to do so. Story by @journalistross.bsky.social.

"They came to the doorstep of John Lewis’s congressional district," Ossoff said, referring to the recent FBI raid at the Fulton County elections center. "And as a result, we are going to mobilize the biggest and most unstoppable turnout in state history.” Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social

Our weekly recap: Trump backs a candidate to replace Greene, a Georgia Senate race takes shape and more W/ @journalistross.bsky.social

The $42.3 billion spending plan now moves to the Senate, where lawmakers will want to leave their own mark on the budget.

We're staying busy covering Georgia's 2026 legislative session these days. We post our work here, but you can also have it all sent right to your inbox with our free newsletter (and there's an option for a weekly wrap-up if you prefer fewer emails from us): georgiarecorder.com/subscribe/

The ballots are now set for two special legislative races in Georgia and the candidates are still lining up for a third contest set for March 10.

Local officials would be able to make up the lost property tax revenue through sales taxes – to a point – and fees and assessments for specific services. georgiarecorder.com/2026/01/29/g...

New from @journalistross.bsky.social: Georgia’s teenagers could soon be doing significantly less scrolling, swiping and tapping on weekdays.

Your weekly roundup of Georgia political news: A monster special election day, Fern’s session freeze and more

Story by @alander.bsky.social: Fulton County DA will not prosecute advocate accused of stealing Georgia Power’s ‘trade secrets’

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials placed an asylum seeker who is eight months pregnant on a deportation flight Wednesday afternoon, even though she was in medical distress, her attorneys told States Newsroom. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/aclu...

Georgia’s economy is showing signs of strength, but persistent inflation and slow job and wage growth have left consumers feeling sour about their finances.

A surge in data center development has turned Georgia into a national hotspot while raising fresh concerns about the state’s energy landscape and natural resources. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

From the @alabamareflector.com: Claudette Colvin, whose challenge to Alabama’s segregation laws nine months before Rosa Parks provided a spark for the modern Civil Rights Movement, died on Tuesday. She was 86 years old.

The seven Democratic candidates vying to become governor addressed Coastal Georgia voters Thursday in the first major policy forum of the election year, with each aiming to distinguish themselves amid a crowded race for the state’s top job. Story by @savmargaret.bsky.social with the Current GA.

“Somebody needs to be watching to see what the impact is going to be overall,” said Twiggs County resident Nancy Lubeck. “How many of these things can Georgia safely support? And if nobody’s looking at that, then we could end up being in a lot of trouble.” Story by @alander.bsky.social.