Bottoms to make history as Georgia's first woman governor

Georgia voters elected a new governor to succeed Republican Brian Kemp, who was barred by state law from seeking a third consecutive term.

• 19h ago

Obama makes a final push for Democrats in Atlanta. Can he sway voters?

Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to campaign in Atlanta on Wednesday for U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms, joining a series of high-profile political visits to Georgia in the final days before the Nov. 3 election.

• Oct 28

Barack Obama endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor

Former President Barack Obama is urging Georgians to elect Keisha Lance Bottoms as governor, endorsing the former Atlanta mayor in a video released Thursday.

• Oct 8

Keisha Lance Bottoms outlines plan to lower fuel and car insurance expenses

Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms unveiled what she called her "Drive Plan" during a Wednesday news conference at an Atlanta gas station.

• Sep 30

Bottoms challenges Jackson to 6 debates across Georgia before election

Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms is challenging Republican nominee Rick Jackson to six debates across the state.

• Aug 31

Georgia voters say healthcare will be a key issue in governor's race

A poll conducted by the Georgia Health Initiative in partnership with UGA's Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center finds that Georgia voters see healthcare as a top priority for the next governor.

• Aug 11

America's 1st Black U.S. AG turns his attention to Georgia midterms

As battles over congressional maps reshape the political landscape across the South, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder throws his support behind dozens of Democratic candidates in Georgia.

• Aug 2

Atlanta's Toast on Lenox responds after Rick Jackson visit sparks online backlash

The controversy began after Jackson shared a photo on social media with Toast on Lenox co-owner Tamara Young, congratulating her on the restaurant's success and thanking her for the conversation.

• Jul 21

Keisha Lance Bottoms courts Black men voters ahead of 2026 midterms

The Georgia governor candidate's outreach effort comes as both Democrats and Republicans examine turnout, engagement and voting trends among Black men ahead of Georgia's 2026 midterms.

• Jun 7

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.

• May 21

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic governor primary, CBS News projects

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

• May 19