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.
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Republican Kevin Martin will challenge Democratic incumbent Lucy McBath in November to to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The move, affecting historically Democratic and majority-Black areas, has drawn criticism from local leaders and voting rights advocates who say it could suppress voter engagement and limit transparency.
Sen. Rev. Warnock is pressing the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for answers about a subpoena seeking data on thousands who helped run Georgia's 2020 election.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into claims from a former Fulton County inmate that severe medical neglect at the the jail led to the amputation of his fingers and lower legs.
For many senior citizens, a simple visit can make all the difference. Oscar Bird said his weekly lunch with volunteer Marian Andeweg has become one of the highlights of his life.
County officials asked a federal judge to quash a sweeping subpoena seeking names, addresses, and contact info of thousands of election workers, arguing it's politically motivated and legally improper.
A Fulton County jury convicted Raissa Kengne on all 14 counts tied to the 2022 shooting that left two people dead.
A judge has given the Department of Justice a quick deadline to answer three questions Fulton County has about the FBI's search of its election hub earlier this year.
As part of his plea deal, the former jailer has been banned from every working in working in law enforcement or private security again.
A new 600+ page study outlines economic, social and political impacts of slavery and discrimination, setting the stage for potential reparations recommendations.
Fulton county leaders back major jail investment while commissioner warns against sending inmates to ICE or private facilities. The county later clarified those claims are inaccurate.
At Old Rucker Farm, students from Cambridge High School are getting hands-on experience in agriculture and entrepreneurship, caring for animals, harvesting crops and running their own small business.
Fani Willis and other district attorneys warn that House Bill 369 could strip voter choice, trigger legal challenges, and disproportionately impact Black Democratic leaders in metro Atlanta.
The FBI executed a search warrant last month at a Fulton County elections office, seeking to take "all physical ballots" from the 2020 vote as well as tapes from vote-tabulating machines, ballot images and voter rolls.
Officials urge the public to beware of scam calls from individuals posing as sheriff's deputies and demanding payment for pretrial release.
A judge will not force the Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who submitted the sworn affidavit in support of the federal agency's search of Fulton County election hub to testify at an evidentiary hearing on Friday.
Residents in the City of South Fulton will soon see a slight increase in their sanitation bills after city leaders approved a new solid waste fee.
Authorities in South Fulton have arrested a suspect in last week's fatal double shooting of two teenagers.
Two teenagers were killed in a shooting Tuesday night in a South Fulton neighborhood, and police say they are searching for the person responsible.
A $900 million plan for a new hospital in Union City could bring much-needed medical services to the community—if county commissioners give the green light this week.
A legal fight over millions of dollars in attorney fees tied to the dismissed Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump is now headed to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
Fulton County's fight with the federal government over the FBI's seizure of voting records is over after an attempt to mediate the dispute ended in failure.
A sacred cemetery in South Fulton has been turned into a dumping ground after someone left more than 100 tires among the graves at Pleasant Hill Victory AME Church.
Burt Jones and Rick Jackson are trading spurs over campaign spending, negative ads, and strategy as the Georgia GOP governor's race intensifies.
Fani Willis delivered a fiery defense of her office and her prosecution of President Trump Monday, speaking at an International Women's Day gathering at the Georgia State Capitol.
Republican Kevin Martin will challenge Democratic incumbent Lucy McBath in November to to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
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.
Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy is heading to a runoff with one of the other Republican candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor, CBS News projects.
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.
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured enough support to avoid a runoff in Georgia's closely watched Democratic primary for governor, CBS News projects