About the Authors
Isaac Sabetai is an audience specialist with the state and federal politics team. He builds data visualizations and other projects that help explain what Georgia lawmakers are doing and how the state is or isn't changing.
Emily Merwin DiRico has been doing information design and news application development at the AJC since she arrived as a summer intern in 2009. Her mission is to help readers understand complex data and how it affects them.
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Georgia cities, counties included in feds’ list targeting ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’
Several Georgia localities on the Trump administration's list have rejected accusations that they are sanctuary jurisdictions, which are outlawed in the state.
Republicans’ ‘big beautiful bill’ is a budget-busting boondoggle
Republicans promised for years to finally tackle the national debt and the deficit. This "Big Beautiful Bill Act" does the opposite, while adding perks for special interests.
Metro Atlanta PSC candidate is back on the ballot — for now
Daniel Blackman will remain on the ballot for now, as a Fulton County Superior Court judge weighs whether he is qualified to run for the Georgia Public Service Commission.
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Trump’s pardons may backfire, former federal prosecutors warn
The president's actions could erode faith in the justice system and deter federal investigators and prosecutors, Atlanta attorneys say.
A Georgia kid placed 3rd in national spelling bee. He hopes to return in 2026.
Georgia fifth grader Sarv Dharavane placed third in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the youngest participant to make the final round.
South Georgia mayor among those arrested, indicted for election interference
Prosecutors say Owens and the 2 election officials improperly blocked voters from casting ballots in a special election. Polling places were locked the morning of the vote.