Georgia pauses highway lane closures during Memorial Day weekend to ease travel delays
Drivers hitting Georgia roads for Memorial Day weekend can expect heavier traffic, but fewer construction-related delays.
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Cobb police searching for possible victims of accused serial rapist
Detectives believe there may be more possible victims of the accused serial rapist in Georgia and Ohio, with incidents that may date back to 2022.
2026 Georgia primary election results from key local races
Georgia voters weighed in on key races for U.S. Senate, governor, Congress and other statewide offices.
Grandson of one of Georgia Tech "Three Pioneers" graduates, carrying historic legacy forward
For one graduating senior, walking across Georgia Tech's campus carries a deeper meaning.
Pooh Shiesty to stand trial for kidnapping, armed robbery Gucci Mane case
Pooh Shiesty, whose legal name is Lontrell Williams Jr., is one of nine defendants charged in the January confrontation.
Former Georgia police chief arrested in misconduct investigation, GBI says
The former police chief of the small Georgia town is now facing charges as part of an investigation in misconduct by members of her department, the GBI says.
Barrow County expands SRO program, more than doubling coverage across all schools
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education and Sheriff's Office have signed a new tri-party agreement that expands the county's School Resource Officer program from 12 officers to 25, more than doubling the number of deputies assigned to schools across the district.
NOAA's 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook announced
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
Flash flooding expected in metro Atlanta during Memorial Day weekend
Wednesday's flooding was just the start of a series of storms expected to drench the metro Atlanta area in the days leading up to Memorial Day.
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2026 Georgia primary election results from key local races
Georgia voters weighed in on key races for U.S. Senate, governor, Congress and other statewide offices.
Keisha Lance Bottoms outlines health care, education priorities after decisive Georgia primary victory
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial primary with 56% of the vote on Tuesday, surpassing the majority threshold needed to avoid a runoff and positioning herself as the Democratic nominee heading into the November general election.
Clark wins Georgia's District 13 Democratic primary, CBS News projects
State Rep. Jasmine Clark has secured enough votes to win outright in the closely watched Democratic primary for Georgia's 13th Congressional District, succeeding the late U.S. Rep. David Scott.
Democratic runoff set in Georgia's 7th District primary to face Rich McCormick
The race to be the Democratic Party's nominee to take on Republican Rep. Rich McCormick for Georgia's 7th District is heading to a runoff, CBS News projects.
Georgia Republicans renew scrutiny of Stacey Abram's New Georgia Project as questions grow over election oversight
Georgia Sen. Greg Dolezal says lawmakers want accountability and election reforms in a new probe of the New Georgia Project, but critics question the timing.
Kevin Martin projected to challenge Lucy McBath for Georgia's 6th District seat
Republican Kevin Martin will challenge Democratic incumbent Lucy McBath in November to to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Incumbent Nikema Williams wins Democratic primary for Georgia's 5th District
Rep. Nikema Williams is projected to win the Democratic primary in Georgia's 5th Congressional District, likely securing her another two years in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor primary heading to runoff, CBS News projects
Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy is heading to a runoff with fellow state Senator Greg Dolezal for Georgia lieutenant governor, CBS News projects.
Runoff set for Georgia's Democratic lieutenant governor primary
The race to be the Democratic Party's nominee for Georgia lieutenant governor is heading to a runoff between state Sen. Josh McLarin and former state Sen. Nabilah Parkes.