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AJC asks judge to open a secret lawsuit from two Supreme Court candidates https://bit.ly/4tz2TJ6
05/08/2026

AJC asks judge to open a secret lawsuit from two Supreme Court candidates https://bit.ly/4tz2TJ6

Attorneys for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution argue the public has a right to know allegations against two candidates for the state Supreme Court.

Grand jury testimony shows how some Republicans kept their distance from Trump https://bit.ly/4f4niSw
05/08/2026

Grand jury testimony shows how some Republicans kept their distance from Trump https://bit.ly/4f4niSw

Lawfare published thousands of pages of grand jury testimony on Thursday from Fulton County's dismissed election interference case against President Donald Trump.

In Georgia governor’s race, Republicans spend big while Democrats scrape for cash https://bit.ly/4deEjaa
05/08/2026

In Georgia governor’s race, Republicans spend big while Democrats scrape for cash https://bit.ly/4deEjaa

The four main Republican candidates have more than $13.5 million in cash on hand, more than five times their Democratic counterparts.

Michael Thurmond, Democrats’ ‘sleeper’ candidate, is right where he wants to be https://bit.ly/3OR8Ti5
05/08/2026

Michael Thurmond, Democrats’ ‘sleeper’ candidate, is right where he wants to be https://bit.ly/3OR8Ti5

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a commanding lead in the polls. But Thurmond could be a formidable opponent in a runoff race.

Brian Kemp set to sign Georgia tax-cut bills https://bit.ly/4f9hHKG
05/08/2026

Brian Kemp set to sign Georgia tax-cut bills https://bit.ly/4f9hHKG

The governor has told state lawmakers he plans to sign bills that would lower Georgia's income tax rate and limit Georgia property tax assessment increases.

DA Fani Willis’ revenge tour? Judicial races suggest an enemies list. https://bit.ly/42Urzk2
05/08/2026

DA Fani Willis’ revenge tour? Judicial races suggest an enemies list. https://bit.ly/42Urzk2

Word in legal circles is that Willis, never one to shy away from a fight, recruited them to run against judges who have irked her.

Voters back AI rules as campaigns’ fake videos, deepfakes prompt concerns https://bit.ly/4tmzce0
05/08/2026

Voters back AI rules as campaigns’ fake videos, deepfakes prompt concerns https://bit.ly/4tmzce0

AJC exclusive poll finds there's common ground among Georgia Republicans and Democrats that the government should do more to regulate AI.

Trump stumps for Burt Jones in crowded Republican race for governor https://bit.ly/4esM7HA
05/07/2026

Trump stumps for Burt Jones in crowded Republican race for governor https://bit.ly/4esM7HA

The Republican candidates for governor have all embraced President Donald Trump. But the president reminded voters on Wednesday that his pick is Burt Jones.

Georgians, even many Republicans, oppose a federal election takeover https://bit.ly/4nbTFkc
05/07/2026

Georgians, even many Republicans, oppose a federal election takeover https://bit.ly/4nbTFkc

An AJC poll shows most Georgia voters -- including nearly half of Republicans -- oppose federal control of elections amid Trump's renewed focus on 2020.

Bipartisan group on Fulton commission want Kemp to consider suspending sheriff https://bit.ly/4d5GOvf
05/07/2026

Bipartisan group on Fulton commission want Kemp to consider suspending sheriff https://bit.ly/4d5GOvf

The calls for a probe come in the wake of allegations that a former Fulton County Jail inmate suffered severe neglect, leading to amputations of his lower legs and fingers.

AJC Poll: Georgians concerned about inflation, economy as midterms loom https://bit.ly/3ORGN6i
05/07/2026

AJC Poll: Georgians concerned about inflation, economy as midterms loom https://bit.ly/3ORGN6i

Republican and Democratic voters in Georgia agree on at least one thing: inflation is the most important issue facing the state.

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