Metro Atlanta dentist Jaha Howard elected to Georgia Senate
Dr. Jaha Howard has won the runoff in Georgia's Senate District 35 special election, securing a majority of the vote and earning a seat in the state Senate.
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Dr. Jaha Howard has won the runoff in Georgia's Senate District 35 special election, securing a majority of the vote and earning a seat in the state Senate.
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DeKalb County leaders voted Tuesday to extend a pause on new data center projects, giving the county more time to study their potential impact on neighborhoods, the environment, and energy costs.
A Georgia woman is recovering in a burn center after police say she was attacked with a corrosive chemical during a walk at a Savannah park.
Four people were injured when a car smashed through the front of an Athens Kroger and ended up in the checkout line on Tuesday morning.
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The annual forecast is produced by the UGA Selig Center for Economic Growth, which has tracked Georgia's economy for more than four decades.
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A new report finds that Airbnb guests visiting Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup could generate about $70 million in economic activity, support hundreds of jobs, and boost local businesses during and after the tournament.
A new five-year analysis shows Georgia State Patrol troopers initiate pursuits almost daily -- and more than half end in crashes, many triggered by low-level traffic stops.
Wednesday's scheduled execution of a Cobb death row inmate has been suspended as the State Board of Pardons and Paroles considers a clemency application.
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Fulton County to obtain sensitive voter records from the 2020 presidential election.
A longtime law enforcement officer and beloved community volunteer died after being struck by a vehicle while helping with traffic during a Christmas parade in Forsyth County.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office.
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Gainesville High School is headed to Mercedes-Benz Stadium after defeating Rome 37-6 on Thursday night in the Class 5A semifinals.
A homeowner shot two teens who police say were attempting to steal items off their porch in a Southwest Atlanta community. Now, he's facing charges.
Cobb County school leaders have approved banning cell phones in class for some of the district's students, but they have concerns over the state law's implementation.
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Many Georgia farmers says a new federal aid package will help them secure the loans they need to plant next year's crops.
Deputy Joe Crumpton, a U.S. Army veteran and longtime member of the Spalding County Sheriff's Office, died after suffering a medical emergency before crashing his vehicle, authorities say.
The GHSA had originally suspended 41 Brunswick players, including two who were ejected based on the officials' game report.
Joe Beasley devoted his life to "confronting injustice and standing steadfast on the front lines of the struggle for human and civil rights," the Georgia NAACP wrote.
A former vice president at a Baptist university in Georgia has been indicted for allegedly lying about sexually assaulting a female student.
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A child's immigration case is fueling national and online debate — and raising new questions about how deportations are carried out, including the role of major airlines like Delta.
The Atlanta institution secured another five-year accreditation after a rigorous review, highlighting its commitment to animal well-being, conservation, and education.
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Officials warn the calls are fraudulent and urge anyone targeted to hang up and report the incident.