Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor primary heading to runoff, CBS News projects
Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy is heading to a runoff with fellow state Senator Greg Dolezal for Georgia lieutenant governor, CBS News projects.
Runoff set for Georgia's Democratic lieutenant governor primary
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.
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
3 cases of measles confirmed in metro Atlanta family, officials say
Officials say the metro Atlanta family who are confirmed to have measles had recently travelled internationally and were not vaccinated.
2026 Georgia primary election results from key local races
Georgia voters weighed in on key races for U.S. Senate, governor, Congress and other statewide offices.
Zoo Atlanta evacuated due to hoax bomb threat over the weekend
A bomb threat that evacuated Zoo Atlanta over the weekend may be part of a series of hoax calls targeting zoos across the country, officials say.
Sumter County detention officer arrested for jail contraband scheme
A Georgia detention officer could face a decade in prison after he was charged as part of an investigation into contraband at the Sumter County Jail.
Georgia woman who faked being pregnant teen sentenced to prison
Prosecutors say the Athens woman "preyed on the hopes and dreams" of Tennessee couples who were looking to adopt a newborn baby.
Gov. Kemp extends Georgia's gas tax suspension until early June
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the suspension of the state's gas tax for two additional weeks.
Passengers on hantavirus-hit cruise ship moved from Emory to Nebraska hospital
Two people from the MV Hondius cruise ship who have been under observation at Emory University Hospital for days are now reunited wit other passengers in Nebraska.
Gov. Kemp extends Hall County sheriff's suspension after 2nd arrest
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch has been suspended since March following his arrest on DUI and traffic charges.
Recent UGA graduate dies after jumping off cliff into Alabama lake
A trip to celebrate a University of Georgia student's recent graduation ended in tragedy when he died after jumping off a cliff into an Alabama lake.
Newnan High School teacher fired after using racial slur during class
A Newnan High School history teacher is no longer with the school district after officials say he used a racial slur while speaking with a student in class.
Ex-Calhoun police officer accused of lying to investigators about shooting
The former Calhoun police officer is accused of helping the gunman follow his victims and then lying to law enforcement about it.
Starbucks closing Atlanta and other regional offices, laying off hundreds
Starbucks says it is shutting down its Atlanta office and other across the country as part of a series of layoffs and closures.