Politically Georgia

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

In this podcast from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters J.D. Capelouto and Wilborn P. Nobles III to breakdown how Dickens came from behind to become Atlanta’s new mayor. Our team looks at why Dickens was able to pull off such a convincing win over Felicia Moore, what the voters are looking for in their new mayor, what a Dickens administration might look like and where Moore goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though it’s Thanksgiving, it has not been a slow week for the Politically Georgia team. Our insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take a deep dive into the new matchup for the 7th Congressional District after redistricting maps were approved. Our team looks at why Lucy McBath and Carolyn Bourdeaux will not back down, at least not yet. Plus why parts of the GOP Congressional delegation are not happy with the new maps either.Listen and subscribe to our podcast at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Race for City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein welcomes city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles and J.D. Capelouto to discuss some major changes in the runoff to become Mayor of Atlanta. Our team discusses why Andre Dickens has passed Felicia Moore in the latest AJC/WSB-TV poll. Plus we dig through what the candidates had to say during their visit to the AJC newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another contentious special redistricting session, lawmakers have finally drawn their lines for the next decade. In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined government reporter Maya T. Prabhu to breakdown the new Congressional and Legislative maps. Our team looks at who stands to gain and advantage and who is in trouble. Plus, why David Perdue is leaving less doubt that he will challenge Governor Brian Kemp and the fight GOP leaders are having on Patricia’s Twitter feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices