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Geoff Duncan broke with Trump. The former Republican wants Democrats to make him Georgia’s governor

Under the fluorescent lights of an American Legion hall near Atlanta, in front of more than a dozen Democratic activists, Geoff Duncan apologized for all the things that he did as a Republican.

By JEFF AMY / Associated Press February 2, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan speaks to a group, Jan. 21, 2026, in Marietta, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

An ousted energy regulator reflects on Georgia’s new power politics

The Georgia Public Service Commission got a shock in November: After nearly two decades as an all-Republican body, two incumbent commissioners lost their seats. Georgia voters, frustrated by rising power bills, elected two Democrats with about 60% of the vote.

By Emily Jones / Grist February 2, 2026

Cooling tower's four and three are seen at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Ga. Former Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols, a supporter of the Vogtle project, said, "Those coal plants will close one day, and those gas plants will close, and what will remain will be nuclear energy and renewable energy in Georgia." (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Christian Hurd drops out of congressional race to run for Georgia House

Christian Hurd, a Republican candidate from Rocky Face, has dropped out of Georgia's District 14 Congressional special election. Instead, he will be running in the race for District 2 of the Georgia House of Representatives.

By Ignacio Perez February 1, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Christian Hurd stands in downtown Dalton. Hurd has dropped out of the race for Georgia's 14th Congressional District and will instead run for the state House District 2 seat.

Chickamauga City Council postpones hearing to potentially remove mayor after crowd left in cold

The Chickamauga City Council unanimously decided Friday afternoon to postpone removal proceedings for Mayor James "Trey" Deck III in order to find a larger venue.

By Ignacio Perez January 30, 2026

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter / Mayor James "Trey" Deck III exits the Chickamauga Civic Center defiant following a postponement of the hearing to remove him from office. The Chickamauga City Council was deliberating whether to remove Deck but postponed the hearing in order to change the venue and accommodate a larger public attendance.

Date set for Chickamauga mayor removal proceedings by City Council

The Chickamauga City Council set the date to consider removing Mayor James C. Deck III. The removal procedures were set in motion at a prior meeting Jan. 13 after three minutes of deliberation.

By Ignacio Perez January 27, 2026

Staff file photo by Mason Edwards / Chickamauga residents listen during a meeting of the town's council and mayor pro tem that set a public hearing to determine whether grounds exist to remove Mayor James C. Deck III.

Federal judge tosses out DOJ lawsuit seeking sensitive voter data in Georgia

A federal judge has dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, placing another roadblock in the path of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to obtain sensitive voter information from states across the U.S.

By Maya Homan / Georgia Recorder January 27, 2026

An election worker in Gwinnett County demonstrates how to insert a voter card into ballot-marking devices used by voters across Georgia. (Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder)

Georgia economist says slow wage growth, higher inflation likely to continue

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.

By Jill Nolin / Georgia Recorder January 21, 2026

Robert Buschman, the Georgia state economist, speaks to lawmakers Tuesday. (Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder)

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Three candidates running to replace Lama on Dalton City Council

Three candidates are in the running to replace Nicky Lama on the Dalton City Council after Lama's resignation to run for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress.

By Staff Report January 16, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Dalton City Hall is pictured. Three people have qualified to run for the City Council seat Nicky Lama vacated to run for Congress.

Kemp proposes tax cut, needs-based scholarship aid in final budget plans as Georgia governor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp called for an expedited income tax rate cut and another tax rebate, new spending for law enforcement retirement savings and funding for a needs-based scholarship program in his annual State of the State address Thursday before the Georgia General Assembly.

By Maya Homan / Georgia Recorder January 16, 2026

Gov. Brian Kemp waves after the State of the State speech, with Speaker of the House Jon Burns left, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on Jan. 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)