"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.

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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.

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Here’s our take on what were the most consequential moments in Georgia politics this year.

Here's a look back at our favorite staff photos from 2025. Curated by @journalistross.bsky.social.

Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state’s power grid Friday, approving Georgia Power’s request for nearly 10,000 megawatts of new energy capacity despite concerns over transparency and the potential financial risk to ratepayers. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

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NEW: She was set to give birth as a Georgia prisoner, again. Terrified, she asked a nonprofit for help.

“We had the right message in this time,” Democrat Eric Gisler said, adding that his opponent “ran on tired MAGA talking points.” Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social + @journalistross.bsky.social

Protest erupted this morning as Georgia Public Service Commission hearings began with opposition to Georgia Power's huge energy buildout request. Several people protesting the upcoming commission vote, were kicked out before the hearing officially started. #gapolitics

The @apnews.com has called it and so has @tennesseelookout.com: republican Matt Van Epps has won the special election in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District by 6%.

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A Fulton County judge has dismissed the case against President Donald Trump and a group of alleged co-conspirators accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

“It was a different day, a different time,” said one of the GOP lawmakers who supported the move to ballot-marking devices in 2019 but who now want to pivot. “Everything’s changed since then.” Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social.

The Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump appears to live on after the head of a nonpartisan state agency appointed himself the new prosecutor in the case.

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Voters at a south Atlanta polling place cited local issues like infrastructure and City Council accountability as top concerns Tuesday. Two statewide races for the Georgia Public Service Commission were often an afterthought. New from @alander.bsky.social.

New from @alander.bsky.social: Campaigning for two contested seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission has intensified during the early voting period, turning a relatively quiet election cycle into a partisan fight over utility rates and energy policy.

The Georgia Board of Natural Resources has voted in favor of a plan to increase parking pass rates at state parks, and the Department of Natural Resources could be considering further cost hikes. Story by @journalistross.bsky.social.

New from @journalistross.bsky.social: The next time you want to take in some of Georgia’s natural beauty at one of its state parks, it could cost you a little more.

The alleged theft happened at a time when a perceived lack of transparency in the PSC’s dealings with Georgia Power has been scrutinized more intensely. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

With a narrow 3-2 vote, a trio of Trump-aligned state election board members recommended that state lawmakers ban no-excuse absentee voting in Georgia. Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social.

The board for Planned Parenthood Southeast - covering AL, GA, MS - hired a law firm to investigate allegations of mismanagement. "The line between malice and incompetence can be very blurry," said a former PP director. Via @mayahoman.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/plan...

“I’m not donating to them until I know for sure that leadership of our Planned Parenthood Southeast is leadership that shares a progressive political lens, that supports women’s rights, that supports non-binary rights, that supports the rights of the people that never get a voice,” said one donor.

The dogs of the No Kings protest in Atlanta. Despite only being 6-months old, Rahul Bose, sitting in front of the "No kings, No ICE" poster, is a frequent protester, starting with the Tesla Takedown protests earlier this year. "Ruff," he said. Jax, a 1 year old German Shepherd, wanted to play.

Follow along for national coverage of today's No Kings protests from @statesnewsroom.com. We'll also have updates from the Atlanta Civic Center, where a large group is gathered.

Early voting starts tomorrow for two seats in the Public Service Commission, which is responsible for regulating utilities in the state. Republicans, who are fearful Dems may flip one or both seats, are turning to national, culture wars themes while Democrats are running on energy affordability.

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During a Wednesday event at the Carter Center, the U. S. Postal Service unveiled a new Forever stamp featuring Jimmy Carter’s portrait. Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social.

New from @alander.bsky.social: Georgia’s limited Medicaid expansion program is extended through 2026 despite concerns about cost

Follow along for live results of today's state Senate runoff featuring Democrat Debra Shigley - who turned heads last month when she won 40% of the vote - and Republican Jason Dickerson.

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“Every inch of ground that we win adds up. Every race that we flip adds up. That’s how we start rebuilding our party again, and Debra is an important part of that rebuilding process.”

An immigration judge ordered Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara to be deported on Friday despite a pending First Amendment case in federal court, setting off a frenzied attempt by his attorneys to stop the deportation from happening. Story by @samatl.bsky.social.

“Who’s going to train the next generation of scientists and engineers in these areas? You need funding to do that, and that is gone,” said Geza Kogler, a now-retired Kennesaw State University professor who lost his National Institutes of Health training grant. Story by @alander.bsky.social.