Georgia lawmakers to return for special session on redistricting, election system

Gov. Brian Kemp has called lawmakers back to Atlanta to redraw congressional districts for 2028 and address Georgia's ballot-counting system before summer elections.

• Jun 14

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate runoff

President Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, wading into the race days ahead of the contest that will decide who takes on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

• Jun 14

Previewing Georgia's gubernatorial runoff

President Trump is joining Republican candidate for Georgia governor Burt Jones on Tuesday night for a tele-rally ahead of the state's runoff election. Jones, Georgia's lieutenant governor, is facing billionaire Rick Jackson as the two look to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.

• Jun 11

Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.

• Jun 3

Newsom endorses L.A. Mayor Bass for reelection

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for reelection as polls show a close mayoral primary. Tia Mitchell, Washington bureau chief for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Dave Levinthal, senior editor at NOTUS, join to discuss.

• May 28

Greene on Massie's loss, GOP's future and more

After Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat in his Kentucky primary, another Republican politician whom President Trump targeted spoke out in his defense: former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene joins "The Takeout" to unpack the effort to oust Massie and the GOP's future.

• May 21

Gas prices drive man to create "mini car"

In response to high gas prices, 30-year-old Mali Hightower, a handyman near Atlanta, said he created a "mini car" that costs about $3 to fill up. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

• May 20

Bottoms on winning Georgia governor primary

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Georgia on Tuesday night. Lance Bottoms joins "The Takeout" to unpack her victory and look forward to the general election.

• May 20

Recapping Tuesday night's primary contests

Republicans with President Trump's endorsement largely prevailed in Tuesday night's primaries. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the numbers.

• May 20

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins primary

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the democratic gubernatorial primary in Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

• May 20

What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more

Polls have closed for primaries in several states on Tuesday, including the most expensive House primary in history.

• May 19

Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advance to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary

Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will advance to a runoff next month in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

• May 19

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

Fulton County delays Georgia primary results

A manhunt for an armed suspect in Fulton County, Georgia, forced a polling location to close on Tuesday, delaying election officials from reporting results. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.

• May 19

Georgia holding primaries for Senate, governor

Georgia voters are at the polls on Tuesday for primary day, casting ballots in two primary races with national attention: Senate and governor. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta.

• May 19

Georgia voters head to polls

Georgia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide on candidates for the U.S. Senate, governor and lieutenant governor. Some key local races for agricultural commissioner and state Supreme Court are also in play. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.

• May 19

Georgia readies for key primary races

Georgia is set to hold key primaries on Tuesday, including a race between three Republicans challenging incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff. Meanwhile, Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his reelection bid to Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, who advanced to a runoff. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Fin Gómez have the latest.

• May 18

A longtime Atlanta principal retired, then returned to his school as a handyman

David White retired as the longtime principal at the Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta, and then returned to the school as its handyman.

• May 15

GOP Rep. Buddy Carter on Senate bid

With less than a week to go before the GOP Georgia Senate primary, an Atlanta-Journal Constitution poll has the majority of voters undecided, making a runoff race in June increasingly likely. One of the candidates, Rep. Buddy Carter, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of the race.

• May 14

How redistricting efforts could affect midterms

South Carolina's Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has called for a special legislative session centered on redrawing the state's congressional map ahead of the November midterm elections. The legislature is expected to pass a map that could impact the state's only Democratic district. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more on how redistricting efforts across the country could impact future elections.

• May 14

Georgia enters redistricting fight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is calling for a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional map. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

• May 14

Kemp calls special legislative session to redraw Georgia's congressional map

Georgia lawmakers will return to the Capitol on June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting.

• May 13

Geoff Duncan slams 2020 election probe

The Justice Department is seeking the names of people who worked the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia. Former Georgia GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who is running for governor as a Democrat, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.

• May 5

Biden makes first post-presidency endorsement

Former President Joe Biden returned to the political arena on Friday, giving his first endorsement since leaving office. NOTUS politics and policy reporter Oriana Gonzalez and House Leadership reporter for Politico Riley Rogerson join to discuss.

• May 1

Georgia wildfires now in second week

Record-breaking wildfires in Georgia are still burning, now in their second week. Skyler Henry reports on the reinforcements coming to the state from around the country.

• Apr 27

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