The AJC's politics team foresees plenty of conflict for the legislative session that begins today at the Capitol in Atlanta.

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 ...

The award is a record sum for the city under the New Markets Tax Credit program, but it comes with terms. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is pushing to extend the life of the eight tax allocation ...

The Democratic forum is the first in the "Savannah Debate Series." There will be a Republican gubernatorial forum in the spring, followed by a general election debate between the party nominees later ...

For decades, strong Chicago mayors told acquiescent aldermen here’s the budget, take it or leave it, secure in the knowledge they had the votes to pass basically whatever they wanted. The message has ...

For decades, turning right at a red light has been treated as a time saver […] ...

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was sworn in Monday for a second term, taking the oath of office in front of a large crowd at Georgia State University.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is inviting the public to take part in a three-day inauguration weekend as he begins his second term leading the city. In a statement released by the city, Dickens said the ...

The first public debate between Mayor Julie Hoy and Councilor Vanessa Nordyke kicked off the 2026 election season on Jan. 12.

In a final debate before the start of early voting, candidates for the upcoming special election to replace Mayor Zohran ...

Mayor Andre Dickens began his second term following a decisive reelection victory with 85% of the vote. Atlanta finished 2025 with fewer than 100 homicides, marking one of the nation's largest drops ...

Mayor Andre Dickens begins his second term this weekend. A citywide volunteer day and interfaith service are planned. The official swearing-in will take place Monday at Georgia State University.