Politically Georgia

Andre Dickens is officially the 61st Mayor of Atlanta. In this Inside City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles and J.D. Capelouto to dig into what the new mayor had to say in his inauguration speech. Our team discusses how Dickens plans to handle crime, the city’s rapid growth, making Atlanta a hub for innovation and the Buckhead cityhood movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021 has been the year of chaos, conflict, and new campaigns. In our final episode of Politically Georgia for 2021, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC Washington Correspondent Tia Mitchell and Editor-in-Chief Kevin Riley to discuss the biggest stories of the year.Our team looks at the surprise victories in the Senate runoffs, how former President Donald Trump’s hold over his supporters led to the January 6th insurrection and major changing in Georgia voting laws. We also look at how two potentially historic elections will shape the 2022 campaign.Plus, don’t forget to stick around for the Politically Georgia 2021 blooper reel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Christmas eve episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, our Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the incentive package Governor Kemp gave auto-maker Rivian to come to Georgia and why it could very well be the largest ever. Plus, our crew also looks at how Stacey Abrams is using a Christmas radio ad to cut down one potential Republican attack against her and a legal blow to Kemp’s Medicaid plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 2021 coming to a close, the city of Atlanta is getting ready to hand over the reins of government from one mayor to the next. In this Inside City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters J.D. Capelouto and Wilborn Nobles. Our crew looks at what Andre Dickens must deal with when he takes over, what Keisha Lance Bottoms thinks of the people behind the Buckhead cityhood movement and what’s next for the outgoing mayor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and senior writer Tamar Hallerman look back on the life and career of Johnny Isakson. Our team discusses why Isakson may be the last deal maker of his kind, how his approach helped the people of Georgia and why members of his own party didn’t always have his back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s supposed to be a quiet holiday season, but it’s been anything but that in Georgia politics this week. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, our Political Insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into Brian Kemp supporters $1 million response to David Perdue’s attacks in the Governor’s primary. Plus, how Stacey Abrams is responding to the Republican battle and how Kemp convinced electric automaker Rivian to build its next plant in Georgia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It might be the biggest economic development project in Georgia history. That’s why this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast is all about the announcement that electric vehicle startup Rivian will build its next plant at a site along I-20 in Monroe and Walton Counties. Atlanta-Journal Constitution Political Insider Greg Bluestein is joined by investigative reporter J. Scott Trubey to dig into the agreement. Our journalists look at why it might take years to learn how big this deal really is, why some residents are worried and will it be worth the cost in tax incentives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first week of the battle between Governor Brian Kemp and David Perdue for the 2022 GOP nomination is off to a loud start. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the attacks Perdue is already launching in the days after his announcement. Plus, why many fellow Republicans are not taking sides and how the dynamics might be changing in the fight to keep Buckhead in Atlanta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Bitter, ugly and costly” is how the Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insiders are sizing up the battle for the GOP nomination for governor after David Perdue joins the race. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at how Perdue is holding Brian Kemp responsible for his loss in the Senate this year, why Kemp feels betrayed, the early attacks in Perdue’s announcement and what this means for Stacey Abrams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rematch between Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams is officially on. In this episode of Politically Georgia, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into Abrams officially declaring her candidacy for governor. Our team looks at what’s changed since the 2018 race, Kemp’s response to Abrams’ return and how Donald Trump and David Perdue are putting the GOP governor in a tough spot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices