Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell

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Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief. In this role, she writes about Georgia’s congressional delegation, campaigns, elections and the impact that decisions made in D.C. have on residents of the Peach State. She is also a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast. Before arriving in Washington, Tia served as the AJC’s DeKalb County reporter. Prior to joining the paper in 2017, Tia spent her entire career in Florida covering local and state government for publications like the Tampa Bay Times and The Florida Times-Union. Tia is active with the National Association of Black Journalists where she serves as convention programming co-chair and immediate past chair of the Political Task Force. She is also a member of the board of the Washington Press Club Foundation and a member of the Gridiron Club, the nation's oldest and most prestigious journalism organization. Tia is a graduate of Florida A&M University and is originally from Louisville, Ky. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Tia Mitchell staff image

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief. In this role, she writes about Georgia’s congressional delegation, campaigns, elections and the impact that decisions made in D.C. have on residents of the Peach State. She is also a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast. Before arriving in Washington, Tia served as the AJC’s DeKalb County reporter. Prior to joining the paper in 2017, Tia spent her entire career in Florida covering local and state government for publications like the Tampa Bay Times and The Florida Times-Union. Tia is active with the National Association of Black Journalists where she serves as convention programming co-chair and immediate past chair of the Political Task Force. She is also a member of the board of the Washington Press Club Foundation and a member of the Gridiron Club, the nation's oldest and most prestigious journalism organization. Tia is a graduate of Florida A&M University and is originally from Louisville, Ky. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Runoff election of the 4th congressional district

Republicans kept MTG’s House seat, so why are Democrats claiming victory?

Clay Fuller won the runoff to finish former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's term in the House, but Democrats are still celebrating.

Can Iran war politics move voters in Georgia’s Trumpiest district?

Mysterious text sparks questions after Clay Fuller’s runoff win

As polls closed in the runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, a cryptic text message began pinging cellphones in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.

Runoff election of the 4th congressional district

Clay Fuller wins runoff election, close margin spooks Republicans

Republican Clay Fuller has defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election runoff Tuesday in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Runoff to replace MTG tests GOP hold in 14th District

Voters will decide today who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, and all the pressure is on Republican Clay Fuller.

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Democrats push economic message ahead of 14th District runoff

While Democrats face steep odds in the region, candidate Shawn Harris' campaign has focused on kitchen-table concerns such as health care costs and economic pressures.

Can Iran war politics move voters in Georgia’s Trumpiest district?

Republican Clay Fuller under pressure in a race to replace MTG

The special election runoff between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris is being watched by both parties as they consider strategy ahead of the midterms.

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To end shutdown, House leaders need hawks like Rep. Clyde on board

The agreement to end the shutdown calls for Republicans to craft a bill funding immigration agencies using a process known as budget reconciliation.

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Lawmakers weigh special session to address voting concerns

The state House and Senate adjourned Sine Die without voting on a proposed overhaul of the state’s voting systems or a switch to hand-marked paper ballots.

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program

Kemp urges ‘fiscal sanity’ as lawmakers race to adjourn

As lawmakers haggle over the final details of Georgia’s $38.5 billion budget, Kemp remains especially protective of the state’s still‑buoyant — if shrinking — surplus.

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Literacy bill cools tensions in Georgia Capitol’s final-week standoff

Lawmakers approved legislation to place literacy coaches in every Georgia elementary school as they eyed a Thursday deadline to wrap up their work for the year.