The jailhouse booking of a former president. The death of the only Georgian to serve as first lady. The first kilowatts of energy cranked out of the beleaguered Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion project.
These and other stories left a mark on the world of Georgia politics this year, whether in jaw-dropping fashion or through the void left behind. Others are notable simply because they represent the smaller, incremental twists that simply moved a long-running story on to a new chapter.
Here’s a look back at the stories that made 2023 the year it was.
Trump indicted in Fulton County
Georgia found itself back at the center of national politics in August when a grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies on racketeering and conspiracy charges for interfering in the 2020 election.