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Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project voter group dissolving

Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project voter group dissolving

The New Georgia Project and its affiliate, the New Georgia Project Action Fund, announced they are dissolving.

October 17, 2025 5:28am EDT
Georgia surplus hits $14.6B as lawmakers eye spending plans

Georgia surplus hits $14.6B as lawmakers eye spending plans

Georgia’s reserves have climbed to $14.6 billion, including $9 billion in undesignated funds and $5.6 billion in the rainy day account.

October 16, 2025 11:39pm EDT
Jason Esteves endorsed by Jason Carter for Georgia governor

Jason Esteves endorsed by Jason Carter for Georgia governor

Former state senator Jason Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party’s 2014 nominee for governor, has endorsed Jason Esteves in Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race.

October 15, 2025 7:58am EDT
Jason Dickerson sworn in as newest state senator in Cherokee County

Jason Dickerson sworn in as newest state senator in Cherokee County

Dickerson, a Republican, will represent Senate District 21, which includes parts of north Fulton and Cherokee counties. He won the seat in a runoff election against Democrat Debra Shigley.

October 15, 2025 5:58am EDT
Early voting begins for Nov. 4 elections in Georgia

Early voting begins for Nov. 4 elections in Georgia

Early voting begins today across Georgia for the Nov. 4 municipal elections, marking the start of the final stretch before Election Day.

October 14, 2025 7:56am EDT
Cobb County delays vote on naming James Ferrell police chief

Cobb County delays vote on naming James Ferrell police chief

Cobb County’s vote to appoint Interim Chief James Ferrell as police chief was postponed to Oct. 28.

October 13, 2025 8:40pm EDT
South Fulton mayor election: Meet the candidates

South Fulton mayor election: Meet the candidates

Nine candidates are running for South Fulton mayor, each pledging to rebuild trust and improve city accountability.

October 13, 2025 7:52pm EDT
Vernon Jones announces campaign for Georgia Secretary of State

Vernon Jones announces campaign for Georgia Secretary of State

Former state representative and DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones has announced he’s running to become Georgia’s next Secretary of State.

October 13, 2025 8:05am EDT
Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.

October 9, 2025 2:09pm EDT
Atlanta elections: A look at who is on the ballot in November 2025

Atlanta elections: A look at who is on the ballot in November 2025

Atlanta voters now have a full picture of who will be on the ballot this fall.

October 6, 2025 7:35am EDT
A look at who is running for Atlanta mayor in November 2025

A look at who is running for Atlanta mayor in November 2025

One of the most closely watched races on the November ballot is for mayor of Atlanta.

October 6, 2025 6:28am EDT
Monday is deadline to register to vote in Georgia this year

Monday is deadline to register to vote in Georgia this year

Today is the voter registration deadline for Georgia residents ahead of the Nov. 4 elections.

October 6, 2025 6:13am EDT
Former police officer enters Atlanta mayor’s race

Former police officer enters Atlanta mayor’s race

Former Atlanta police officer Kalema Jackson is making his case to voters as he challenges Mayor Andre Dickens in the city’s upcoming election.

October 2, 2025 6:34pm EDT
State Sen. Greg Dolezal announces bid for lieutenant governor

State Sen. Greg Dolezal announces bid for lieutenant governor

State Sen. Greg Dolezal of Forsyth County has launched a campaign for lieutenant governor.

October 1, 2025 7:53am EDT
Rep. Romman joins crowded race for governor, pledges 'new kind of politics'

Rep. Romman joins crowded race for governor, pledges 'new kind of politics'

State Rep. Ruwa Romman, a Democrat from Gwinnett County, officially announced her campaign for governor on Monday.

September 29, 2025 7:42am EDT
Helmut Domagalski, known as 'Helmut Love,' running to be Atlanta mayor

Helmut Domagalski, known as 'Helmut Love,' running to be Atlanta mayor

Helmut Domagalski — who also goes by Helmut Love — is running to be the next mayor of Atlanta.

September 27, 2025 4:20pm EDT
Atlanta native Eddie Meredith challenges Mayor Dickens in re-election bid

Atlanta native Eddie Meredith challenges Mayor Dickens in re-election bid

Atlanta native Eddie Meredith is running to replace Mayor Andre Dickens as the city's mayor.

September 24, 2025 6:05pm EDT
Republican Jason Dickerson wins District 21 Senate seat

Republican Jason Dickerson wins District 21 Senate seat

Republican Jason Dickerson has secured the state Senate seat for District 21, which covers north Fulton and Cherokee counties.

September 24, 2025 8:14am EDT
Gov. Kemp traveling to South Korea this fall to strengthen ties

Gov. Kemp traveling to South Korea this fall to strengthen ties

Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will travel to the Republic of Korea this fall to strengthen Georgia’s economic ties with one of its largest development partners.

September 23, 2025 8:13am EDT
Residency rules disqualify two candidates from Atlanta City Council race

Residency rules disqualify two candidates from Atlanta City Council race

Two candidates disqualified from Atlanta City Council race for not meeting residency requirements.

September 22, 2025 6:37pm EDT
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