Politically Georgia

Voter demographics and races to watch ahead of the primary runoff elections

The AJC's Tamar Hallerman joined the show to discuss stories you should know leading up to the July 24 runoff and the Supreme Court's decision on the water wars.

Water wars and stories to know ahead of the GOP gubernatorial runoff

AJC reporter David Wickert returns to the podcast to discuss a mix of transportation issues, including Metro Atlanta transportation and the distracted driving law that goes into effect July 1. Host Greg Bluestein also outlines what Georgia politicians had to say following the news of family separations at the border and President Donald Trump's executive order reversal.

Georgia politicians and family separations. New developments in transportation. Specifics on distracted driving law.

Catch up on the stories impacting Georgia's race for governor and how politicians on both sides of the aisle are responding. This episode includes an update on the lieutenant governor's race.

The controversy rocking Georgia's governor's race

A secret recording showed that Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle supported a bill that he described as bad “a thousand different ways” to prevent Hunter Hill, a political rival, from receiving financial support in the GOP primary race for governor.  The AJC’s James Salzer joined Politically Georgia host Greg Bluestein to discuss the recording. In this episode, they provide context, give background and discuss the political fallout.

Casey Cagle, the secret recording, and what it all means

How May primary results affect the Georgia Legislature

The AJC’s James Salzer, who has covered state government and politics since 1990, was out of the country for two weeks during May, so he missed Election Day. When he returned stateside, he joined host Greg Bluestein to share what he found to be the biggest “election surprises” and how they affect the Georgia Legislature.

Looking ahead to the runoffs

Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman prepare you for the July 24 runoffs by sharing what to watch and what to expect during the nine-week runoff period.

Immediate primary reactions

The AJC's Greg Bluestein and Tamar Hallerman share their immediate reactions to the results of Georgia's May 22 primary.