Fulton County asks judge to return 2020 election records seized by FBI
Fulton County officials moved Wednesday to regain control of thousands of 2020 election records seized by federal agents last week.
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Fulton County officials moved Wednesday to regain control of thousands of 2020 election records seized by federal agents last week.
The FBI executed a search warrant Wednesday at an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking to take ballots in an investigation that a source told CBS News is linked to the 2020 presidential election.
FBI agents are executing a search at a warehouse that serves as Fulton County's election hub.
Fulton County officials and election experts warn that new state legislation could strip local control over elections, as election challenges intensify ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Former Macon Mayor Pro Tem Seth Clark announced Monday that he is running for lieutenant governor of Georgia.
After less than three full terms in office, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning from her seat in Congress on Monday.
Georgia is once again expected to play a pivotal role in this year's midterm elections, with races for a competitive U.S. Senate seat and a new governor drawing national attention.
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Fulton County to obtain sensitive voter records from the 2020 presidential election.
State Sen. John F. Kennedy is resigning from his seat immediately to focus on campaigning to be Georgia's next lieutenant governor.
State Sen. Colton Moore says he is running to fill the seat left empty when Marjorie Taylor Greene steps down next year.
Voters across Fulton County returned to the polls Tuesday to choose new mayors, city council members and school board leaders. Here are the certified results.
The legal fight over SB 202 has been ongoing since the law was passed in 2021.
Voters in several cities across north and south Fulton County are heading back to the polls Tuesday for runoff elections to decide new mayors and city council members.
Georgia Rep. David Scott has easily defeated challengers during his 12 terms, but a new revelation about his voting record could make his reelection less assured.
Records show Georgia Rep. David Scott didn't cast a vote in the presidential election or in his own race in 2024.
At a candidate forum hosted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's podcast team Wednesday night, six of seven declared candidates for Georgia's top office gathered for a conversation about next year's race.
Voters in South Fulton have decided not to give Mayor Khalid Kamau a second term, but who will replace him remains uncertain.
From Marietta to Sandy Springs, these are the races that could redefine Georgia's political map ahead of 2026.
Longtime Mayor Steve "Thunder" Tumlin is projected to serve his fifth term in office, defeating 24-year-old challenger Sam Foster.
Andre Dickens is projected to win a second term as Atlanta's mayor, but many crucial City Council races are heading to runoffs.
Georgia Democrats have declared victory in the race for two seats on the state's Public Service Commission.
Hundreds of thousands of Georgians have already voted in the 2025 election and many more will head to the polls on Tuesday.
A judge has allowed Atlanta voters to get an additional hour on Election Day, but the voting will only be limited to local races
Tuesday's Georgia Public Service Commission election could determine what your future electricity bills look like.
What normally is a quiet race for Georgia PSC has become a high-profile fight between Republicans and Democrats.
In response to rising concerns over school safety, Decatur City Schools is rolling out a new 24/7 reporting system and expanding mental health services for students.
Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk says he won't seek reelection this year.
Khalid Kamau, former mayor of South Fulton, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal trespass in a 2023 incident, allowing him to avoid a felony charge and resulting in probation, community service, and a fine.
Through internships and mentorship, Tonya Hicks is helping young people of color access careers in the electrical industry, breaking barriers in a field where women and minorities are underrepresented.
Police say a five-year-old Marietta boy died after being found unresponsive at home, prompting a criminal investigation that led to both parents being charged with multiple felonies.