@dwickert

David Wickert is a reporter covering state government for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

 Atlanta, GA
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Joined February 2009
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State Supreme Court ruling calls local government fees into question. Chatham County must refund $30 million in fire fees, but the impact could be broader. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/geo…

State Supreme Court ruling calls local government fees into question

The state Supreme Court ruled Chatham County's fire protection fee is an illegal tax. Its impacts could be much broader.

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Battle over Fulton County election board reaches Georgia Supreme Court The GOP says the county must accept its nominees. County officials say they can reject them. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/bat…

Battle over Fulton County election board reaches Georgia Supreme Court

The Fulton County Republican Party says the Democratic-controlled County Commission must accept its nominees. Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical.

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I get it. You're busy. You don't have time to read a 3k word investigation. We've got you covered: Here are our 5 big takeaways from our investigation into daycares: ajc.com/news/2026/10/georgia… (Also please read the long version too thanks)

Five takeaways from the AJC’s investigation into daycare safety

Among the takeaways about daycares in Georgia is that state's quality rating system is flawed and daycares with serious safety violations have collected state money.

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Adams refused to certify election results. Frazier challenged the eligibility of thousands of legitimate voters. Now the court will decide whether Fulton County must accept them as members of the board that oversees county elections. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/bat…

Battle over Fulton County election board reaches Georgia Supreme Court

The Fulton County Republican Party says the Democratic-controlled County Commission must accept its nominees. Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical.

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The Republican’s portfolio goes beyond healthcare, including sizable investments in oil rigs, movies and firearms financing. Can he avoid conflicts of interest if elected governor? ajc.com/politics/2026/10/her…

The $3B candidate: Unpacking Rick Jackson’s vast business empire

Rick Jackson's sprawling business holdings could create conflicts of interest if he wins his bid for governor.

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Sen. @Ossoff (D-GA) pledges to serve his full Senate term: “Yes, I will. I have zero interest in running for president. I'm not running for president. I'm running for reelection to the senate."
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Katherine Landergan@klanderganOct 13
New: More than $5 million went to Excell Preparatory Center in Lithonia since 2017 even as the department repeatedly reprimanded the daycare for hurting children. The department has cited the daycare at least nine times for severe safety violations. ajc.com/news/2026/10/georgia…

Children suffered burns and beatings. Georgia calls it quality daycare.

Georgia's daycare quality rating system is flawed with the state advertising hundreds of centers as quality daycares despite serious incidents of putting kids at risk.

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How do Georgia candidates vote? There’s a partisan split on Election Day vs. early in-person voting. Rick Jackson is the absentee voting champ. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/how…

How do Georgia candidates vote?

A review of voting data since 2020 shows more Democrats prefer to vote early in person while more Republicans prefer to vote on Election Day.

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A recap of yesterday's Georgia candidate debates. Next up: Day 2 of the debates. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/geo…

An empty lectern and sharp attacks define Georgia debates

The Atlanta Press Club's debates continue Tuesday with a rematch between Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins.

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The analysis also shows Republican candidates were more likely than Democrats to vote on Election Day in recent years, while Democrats strongly preferred to vote early in person. Rick Jackson voted absentee more than any other candidate. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/how…

How do Georgia candidates vote?

A review of voting data since 2020 shows more Democrats prefer to vote early in person while more Republicans prefer to vote on Election Day.

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How do Georgia candidates vote? There’s a partisan split on Election Day vs. early in-person voting. Rick Jackson is the absentee voting champ. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/how…

How do Georgia candidates vote?

A review of voting data since 2020 shows more Democrats prefer to vote early in person while more Republicans prefer to vote on Election Day.

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Ga. election board director acts without approval, tests limits of authority. Critics fear State Election Board Executive Director James Mills could undermine confidence in elections. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/geo…

Ga. election board director acts without approval, tests limits of authority

The State Election Board's executive director sent letters to the Trump administration. A majority of members believe he's exceeded his authority.

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This is great news. It's been missing from streaming services for a while.
Loretta Lynn@LorettaLynnOct 8
Loretta Lynn’s Grammy® award winning album ‘Van Lear Rose’ to be re-released on November 13th. Produced by Jack White and remastered from the original analog tapes, this album is available to pre-order in both a standard black and limited edition orange vinyl, on CD and digitally. 🌹 The single for “Miss Being Mrs.” is available now. ffm.to/missbeingmrs
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Georgia campaign law faces challenge from Libertarian, Green parties bit.ly/47sI7BY

Libertarian, Green parties challenge Georgia campaign law

Multiple judges have ruled leadership committees are likely illegal because they give an unfair advantage to some candidates. But the law is still on the books.

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From the beach to the Windy City, special interests pour tens of thousands of dollars into trips for Georgia legislators. ajc.com/politics/2026/09/geo…

Lobbyists spend big on Georgia lawmakers’ summer travel

Lobbyists who pay for state lawmakers' travel say it allows them to educate public officials. But critics say it gives them an unfair advantage over ordinary Georgians.

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Despite a series of preliminary rulings that the state’s “leadership committee” law is likely unconstitutional, it’s still in effect — and still benefiting a handful of Georgia’s biggest political names. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/geo…

Libertarian, Green parties challenge Georgia campaign law

Multiple judges have ruled leadership committees are likely illegal because they give an unfair advantage to some candidates. But the law is still on the books.

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Lobbyist spending helped pay for elected officials’ getaways to Florida beaches, Chicago and other destinations. ajc.com/politics/2026/09/geo…

Lobbyists spend big on Georgia lawmakers’ summer travel

Lobbyists who pay for state lawmakers' travel say it allows them to educate public officials. But critics say it gives them an unfair advantage over ordinary Georgians.

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How the Atlanta Hawks overshadowed Jack Smith’s Senate testimony

A Republican Senator seemed to confuse the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes during his questioning of former Trump special prosecutor Jack Smith.

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Lobbyists spend big on Georgia lawmakers’ summer travel. From the beach to the Windy City, special interests pour tens of thousands of dollars into trips for state legislators. ajc.com/politics/2026/09/geo…

Lobbyists spend big on Georgia lawmakers’ summer travel

Lobbyists who pay for state lawmakers' travel say it allows them to educate public officials. But critics say it gives them an unfair advantage over ordinary Georgians.

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Dozens of Georgia lawmakers had their trips to the beach and other locales paid for by lobbyists for some of the state’s most powerful interests. Those interests spent nearly $85,000 on lodging, meals and other travel expenses for elected officials. ajc.com/politics/2026/09/geo…

Lobbyists spend big on Georgia lawmakers’ summer travel

Lobbyists who pay for state lawmakers' travel say it allows them to educate public officials. But critics say it gives them an unfair advantage over ordinary Georgians.

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