Georgia 2026 primary election: early voting begins with crowded ballot and wide-open governor's race
Early voting starts Monday in Georgia, and if you're headed to the polls, expect a ballot that is a little more complicated than usual.
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Early voting starts Monday in Georgia, and if you're headed to the polls, expect a ballot that is a little more complicated than usual.
A passion project transforms into an unexpected business for Neshia Byrdsong of Kennesaw. After a rough patch in life layered with divorce, job loss, and becoming an empty nester, Byrdsong found peace through potting plants.
Saturday's "Communities Not Cages" demonstration in Cobb County highlights the deep divide over immigration policy under President Donald Trump.
Police say suspects believed they were meeting a 15-year-old for sex in exchange for money.
Community groups and volunteers across Metro Atlanta are mobilizing to support families displaced by devastating wildfires in South Georgia.
Extreme drought has turned the region into a tinderbox and allowed flames to spread.
The two massive wildfires in South Georgia have destroyed over 120 homes and are threatening hundreds more, officials say.
Axel Gerardo Archaga Rios has been in ICE custody since March 29 after he was arrested following a traffic stop.
A metro Atlanta woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her mother's boyfriend while they were both in a moving car, officials say.
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for the man accused of the killing of Gwinnett County Senior Officer Pradeep Tamang.
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Flags on all of Georgia's state buildings and grounds will be lowered to honor the life and legacy of longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott.
Officials urge residents to prepare now and protect their homes as communities rally to support those already affected.
A proposed ordinance in Stone Mountain could change how long people can stay on public property and is raising questions about how it could impact people who are unhoused.
A new Cobb County indictment tied to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center - dubbed "Cop City" by critics - underscores the intensifying legal battle over protest, policing, and power in Georgia.
Smoke has filled the air across parts of the Peach State this week as wildfires continue to burn out of control in southern Georgia, forcing evacuations and destroying homes.
Prosecutors say Edwin Brant Frost IV defrauded at hundreds of investors, including many grassroots Republicans, of at least $140 million before going bust in 2025.
An early morning shooting in Adairsville has ended with a suspect killed by police and an officer rushed to the hospital, officials say.
On Wednesday, the Henry County Board of Commissioners announced that Cheri Matthews would be leaving the position as County Manager "effective immediately."
The massive Georgia wildfires have sent haze and smoke all the way up to metro Atlanta, and doctors want people to stay safe.
The death of U.S. Rep. David Scott has left an empty seat in the House and no incumbent on the ballot for the Georgia district he represented for over two decades.
Two young children have died after police say they drowned at a home in Cordele, Georgia. Their deaths remain under investigation
A team of Gwinnett County students is heading to the national stage, tasked with preparing a full three-course meal under pressure.
A Georgia native known for his role on a popular Netflix series is now pushing for change at the State Capitol.
A traffic stop in Woodstock turned deadly Wednesday evening after police say a suspect opened fire on officers during a chase.
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
As Atlanta property values soar, a new BeltLine mortgage assistance program offers $20K–$30K down payment help to teachers and public workers. Will it help longtime residents stay?
Officials say FIFA World Cup events in Atlanta went smoothly, crediting strong public safety efforts for keeping fans safe and the city secure.
President Trump's stop in Cobb County drew both enthusiastic supporters and vocal critics, highlighting Georgia's significance in the 2026 election.
Henry Williams was last seen around noon on July 21 at his home on Jonesboro Road. Chang was last seen July 22 in Decatur.