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The article discusses the impact of demographic changes on politics in the state of Georgia, noting the impact of increases in the state's African-American, Hispanic, and Asian populations. Topics addressed include Democrats' and Republicans' efforts to attract minority voters in the state, a 2014 U.S. Senate campaign between Republican candidate David Perdue and Democratic candidate Michelle Nunn, and the political aspects of an influx of immigrants in the state.

The article discusses the decision of the government of Georgia to ban abortion at six weeks after a last menstrual period.

The article informs that Brad Raffensperger, an engineer from the Atlanta suburbs and a member of the State House, defeated John Barrow, a Democrat who supported overhauling the election system in the Georgia governor's race, as of December 2018.

The article informs that the campaign for governor of Georgia is a supersaturated microcosm of American politics as offering the starkest possible choice between irreconcilable visions of the country's future with Democrat Stacey Abrams and her opponent Secretary of State Brian Kemp.

The article reports on the accusations of Georgia's Secretary of State Brian Kemp towards Georgia's Republican Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle. Topics mention including recording of Governor Cagle's comments released by his opponent, political campaigns of the Democrats and Republicans and advertising campaign of Secretary Kemp and Governor Cagle.

An interview with Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is presented in which she discusses her status as the first African American woman nominated for governor of Georgia, the odds against a member of the Democratic Party winning the Georgia governor's race, and her definition of a progressive.

The article reports that Georgian court has sentenced former president Mikheil Saakashvili to three years in prison for abusing his pardon powers while serving as a president.

The article reports on the role of political candidates and external groups in providing 55 U.S. dollars in funds for the special election in longtime Republican-held district in suburban Atlanta, Georgia on June 20, 2017.

Several corrections to articles about a runoff election in Georgia, a Russian proxy support for fringe political figures in Europe and the box-office success of the Broadway musical "A Bronx Tale," which appeared in the previous issue.

The article reports that the states of Arkansas and Georgia have passed “campus carry" laws which allow licensed gun owners to carry concealed firearms at public universities.

Presents issues related to politics in the United States as of October 15, 2000. Racial and political progress in Georgia; Misconduct charges facing lawyer Yvonne L. Hughes, who has run for various political positions in Louisiana; Update on the poll standing of presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush.

Focuses on the political career of senator Paul Coverdell of Georgia. His part in the evolution of Georgia politics; His stance on black aspirations; His accomplishments as a United States Senator.

Reports on a competition for the Senate seat in Georgia in the fall of 2000. Choices for the Democrats; Details on the short list of Georgia Governor Roy Barnes; Potential candidates from the Republican Party.

Reports on the electricity problem in Georgia. Problem on corruption; Use of corrupt meter; Efforts made by President Eduard A. Shevardnadze to launch a national currency; Reason for the suspension of the International Monetary Fund program.

Focuses on the gubernatorial race in Georgia in 1998. Significance of the outcome of the race to the future of the state and the Democratic Party; Growth of Georgia's economy; Challenger of Democratic incumbent governor, Roy E. Barnes; Platform of Barnes.

Profiles Governor Zell Miller of Georgia. Details on Miller's term in office as a Democratic governor; Approval ratings received by Miller on his job performance; Background information on Miller's political career; Comments from Miller.

Reports on the decision of Representative Newt Gingrich of Georgia, to delay the school prayer vote.

Explores the implications of Georgia district ruling about the illegality of district boundary of Representative Cynthia McKinney's constituency, on the future of racial politics. Details of ruling on the issue; Implication of black district for Republican Party; Background of formation of black districts; Arguments of supporters and critics of black district; Implications of Voting Rights Acts for racial politics.

Looks at the racial split caused in Georgia's House delegation by the switching over to the Republican Party by Representative Nathan Deal. Views of Merle Black, a political scientist at Emory University on the issue.

Reports that businessman Michael J. Coles will be challenging US House Speaker Newt Gingrich for Georgia's Sixth Congressional District. Cole's criticisms on Gingrich's congressional performance.

Focuses on the complicated racial politics of Georgia's Fourth Congressional District. Legislature's creation of three majority-black districts; Redrawing of the map due to court rulings that the redistricting plan was unconstitutional because it was predominantly based on race; Black liberal Cynthia A. McKinney's complaints against her rivals.

Focuses on the tension over racism and anti-semitism generated by the campaign for the US House seat in Georgia. Features of the campaign by incumbent House Representative Cynthia A. McKinney; Features of the charges of antisemitism against McKinney made by Republican Party challenger John Mitnick; Previous performance by McKinney in the House.