How to register to vote

National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.

Georgia politics: Mail ballot ruling, Cobb plans, AI voting concerns

From a major U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting mail ballots to new concerns about artificial intelligence and Georgia's voting system, several developments could affect voters ahead of the midterms.

Jonesboro City Council censures mayor over spending concerns

The Jonesboro City Council unanimously voted to censure Mayor Donya Sartor over concerns about city spending.

Residents question removal of young Stockbridge mayor

Stockbridge residents are questioning the City Council's decision to remove Mayor Jayden Williams from office, asking whether the punishment was proportional to the allegations against him.

Mike Collins gets Gov. Brian Kemp endorsement in Senate bid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Rep. Mike Collins on Monday in the Republican campaign to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after 'free Palestine' speech

Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s "Loop" tour following backlash over pro-Palestine remarks the rapper made during a recent opening performance.

House speaker says $5,000 'Trump Dividend' needs congressional approval

President Donald Trump’s pledge to send $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress would require lawmakers’ approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday. 

Mike Collins targets Ossoff in FOX News appearance
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During an appearance on FOX News, Mike Collins highlighted his stance on immigration and his support for the Laken Riley Act, while criticizing Sen. Ossoff's record on the legislation.

Judge rules Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce in half was unlawful

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s workforce by 50% violated congressional protections governing the agency.

Economy takes center stage at Athens rally with Ossoff and Bottoms

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms are slated to address supporters in Athens on Sunday as both campaigns work to rally their base ahead of early voting.

Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports

The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.

Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.

Fulton County absentee ballots finalized as mailing deadlines approach

Election officials in Fulton County are finalizing the midterm ballot before sending mail-in options to military members and residents living overseas.