The Georgia Public Service Commission approved an investigation into whether Georgia Power’s industrial customers who are heavy energy consumers, like data centers, are shifting some costs to residential customers. New from @alander.bsky.social.

New from @maggie-lee.bsky.social with The Current: In May, as Georgians rallied at the polls and community meetings against power- and water-guzzling data centers, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp met with representatives of OpenAI about the AI industry-leading company’s business plans for the state.

New state law expected to increase patient access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program, reports @alander.bsky.social. #gapol

A showdown between nurses and those representing physicians boiled over in a Georgia House Health committee hearing over a medical board’s guidance that nurses warned could lead to shuttered clinics and diminished healthcare access in rural parts of Georgia. New from @alander.bsky.social #gapol

Georgia Republicans on Monday blocked a Democratic attempt to push for what would have been the first vote to override a veto from Gov. Brian Kemp, reports @alander.bsky.social. #gapol

Georgia Republican lawmakers drop plans to redistrict, citing pending legal cases #gapol

Georgia Republicans abruptly changed course on redistricting Wednesday, retreating from their plans to redraw congressional and state district lines for the 2028 election less than an hour before lawmakers gaveled in for the special session. @georgiarecorder.com

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

Wealthy businessman Rick Jackson wins GOP nomination to run against Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. In a speech, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones blamed his loss on being outspent by Jackson. Jackson spent over $100 million during just a few months of campaigning.

Congressman Mike Collins wins the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, the AP called, and will face Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Collins, who got a last minute endorsement from Trump, beat former TN football coach Derek Dooley, who is backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and ran as a political outsider.

One GA runoff is for the GOP nod for a seat on the Public Service Commission. These races have really exploded over the past year. Check out this remarkable passage from a recent @georgiarecorder.com piece by @alander.bsky.social: georgiarecorder.com/2026/06/08/g...

In other races, the AP has called both the Democratic and Republican races for Secretary of State. Republican voters picked state Rep. Tim Fleming over election denier Vernon Jones. And on the Democratic side, voters picked Penny Brown Reynolds over Dana Barrett.

Congressman Mike Collins, who is running in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, makes a quick appearance to meet supporters at his election night watch party. He is facing Kemp-backed Derek Dooley, and the winner will face Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

A whole line of Georgia state representatives has queued near Rick Jackson’s election night stage. So far, five have addressed the crowd, including Rep. Leesa Hagan, Rep. David Jenkins and Rep. Vance Smith.

The room is filling up and results are rolling in — with 24% of the vote in, Jackson is leading by 18 points.

It's too early to draw any conclusions but interesting that Rick Jackson is leading in the early vote from the few counties that have started reporting those numbers. Gov. Brian Kemp made a last minute endorsement for Burt Jones, so that may change once election day votes are reported. Stay tuned!

Rick Jackson has arrived. It’s lively scene at the Westin Perimeter North, and only 10 minutes until the polls close. Jackson is making the rounds in a private reception. Non-VIPs are being escorted to the main ballroom.

In Sandy Springs, just north of Atlanta, gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson’s election night soirée is already buzzing. Stay tuned for more as the night continues.

Polls are closed and results are starting to trickle in! I'm at the watch party for Congressman Mike Collins where supporters are starting to show up.

Checking in from Jackson, Butts County where Lt. Gov. Burt Jones & Congressman Mike Collins will be holding their election night watch party. Their opponents, Rick Jackson & Derek Dooley, respectively, will be in north Atlanta, and @georgiarecorder.com intern Ellie Fivas will have the dispatches.

Today is election day in Washington, DC, Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma! Want to keep up with the coverage? Follow these local newsrooms and reporters for the very latest:

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...

Gov. Brian Kemp had a particularly busy Monday, when he campaigned both for Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the governor’s race and former football coach Derek Dooley in the U.S. Senate race. New from @alander.bsky.social #gapol

We had a busy Sunday in #gapol with two high profile endorsements. Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who is also endorsed by Trump. Jones is running against wealthy businessman Rick Jackson for the Republican nomination in Tuesday's runoff election. georgiarecorder.com/briefs/kemp-...

President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement of Congressman Mike Collins in the Republican runoff to become the GOP’s U.S. Senate nominee in a race with national implications.

Democrats worry a wave of early voters in runoffs for the governor’s office and U.S. Senate could flip a Gwinnett County-based state Senate district just as lawmakers prepare to convene for a special session. New from @alander.bsky.social #gapol

New from @mayahoman.bsky.social: Georgia lawmakers plan to redraw district lines, even as dispute over current maps remains unsettled #gapol

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."

Burt Jones takes shots at absent rival on the debate stage as Rick Jackson hits the campaign trail, reports @alander.bsky.social and @journalistross.bsky.social. #gapol

Georgia voters pick likely future congresswoman, send other hopefuls to runoffs #gapol

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

Everything is more expensive these days, and Georgia voters across the state say the cost of living is shaping how they vote. Story by @journalistross.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social #gapol

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

Georgia Democrats are still pledging to expand Medicaid. But in 2026, it’s more complicated. New from @alander.bsky.social #gapol

A race for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District started with a crowded field of candidates who had hoped to unseat a longtime lawmaker, but after the late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s death in April, the seat is open for the first time since 2002. Story by @alander.bsky.social

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

GOP candidates for governor in Georgia clash over the mounds of cash pouring into the race #gapol Story 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

Congressman David Scott, who rose from humble origins to a 50-year career in politics, including more than 20 years in Congress, has died. Those who worked with him say they’ll remember him as a man of dignity and respect. #gapol

State of emergency, burn bans issued in response to south Georgia wildfires, reports @alander.bsky.social

Georgia Democrats blasted their colleagues across the aisle anew for letting the enhanced health insurance subsidies expire while Republicans interviewed for this story largely sidestepped questions about the enrollment drop. #gapol Story by @alander.bsky.social + @jillnolin.bsky.social

A Georgia administrative law judge has ruled that Republican Public Service Commission candidate Fitz Johnson can remain on the May 19 and November 3 ballots despite concerns that he primarily lives outside of the district. #gapol Story by @alander.bsky.social

ICYMI: Big money and endorsements flow as Georgia primary approaches #gapol Last week's roundup of Georgia political news by @journalistross.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social

Four big take-aways from Georgia’s runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene #gapol Story by @journalistross.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social georgiarecorder.com/2026/04/08/f...

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

Opponents are calling on the governor to veto a measure that allows property owners to sue local governments for failing to enforce laws related to homelessness and immigration. Story by @alander.bsky.social