Keisha Lance Bottoms details transition, Kemp call in post-win remarks
Hours after securing a historic victory in the Georgia gubernatorial race, Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms met with campaign volunteers and addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon, detailing a productive transition call with outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp and laying out her initial governing plans.
Hours after securing a historic victory in the Georgia gubernatorial race, Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms met with campaign volunteers and addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon, detailing a productive transition call with outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp and laying out her initial governing plans.
Georgia's new era: Women take charge of top state offices
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia governor race in historic election
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Georgia governor's office Tuesday, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson to become the first Black woman elected governor in American history.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Georgia governor's office Tuesday, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson to become the first Black woman elected governor in American history.
Democrats hold Georgia Senate seat as Ossoff defeats Collins: AP
Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia Tuesday, turning away Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in a high-stakes battle for Senate control.
Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia Tuesday, turning away Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in a high-stakes battle for Senate control.
LIVE: Election results; Democrats sweep top Georgia executive seats in 2026
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Nearly 1.1 million voters cast ballot on Election Day in Georgia
Georgia voters head to the polls Tuesday for a midterm election featuring closely watched races for governor and the U.S. Senate, along with contests for other statewide offices. Follow our live blog for updates.
Georgia voters head to the polls Tuesday for a midterm election featuring closely watched races for governor and the U.S. Senate, along with contests for other statewide offices. Follow our live blog for updates.
Kingston data center: City leaders approve special use permit
Kingston city officials cleared the path Monday night for a massive 350,000-square-foot data center despite fierce community opposition.
Kingston city officials cleared the path Monday night for a massive 350,000-square-foot data center despite fierce community opposition.
Douglasville homeless camp provides structured shelter for men
A structured tent community operating on county property near the local courthouse offers temporary shelter to men working to rebuild their lives after displacement.
A structured tent community operating on county property near the local courthouse offers temporary shelter to men working to rebuild their lives after displacement.
Jackson and Bottoms deliver emotional final pitches to voters
Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates dashed across the state Monday to deliver their final campaign messages ahead of Tuesday’s neck-and-neck election.
Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates dashed across the state Monday to deliver their final campaign messages ahead of Tuesday’s neck-and-neck election.
2 DeKalb police officers shot, suspect arrested during domestic call
Two DeKalb County police officers are recovering in a local hospital after a man shot both of them during a Sunday evening domestic disturbance call on Bouldercrest Road, authorities said.
Two DeKalb County police officers are recovering in a local hospital after a man shot both of them during a Sunday evening domestic disturbance call on Bouldercrest Road, authorities said.
Family disputes affair claim after deadly Buford Highway shooting
Daniel Roman-Cortez faces a murder charge after police say he shot and killed a Buford Highway restaurant employee, though the victim's grieving family strongly rejects the suspect's claims about a workplace affair.
Daniel Roman-Cortez faces a murder charge after police say he shot and killed a Buford Highway restaurant employee, though the victim's grieving family strongly rejects the suspect's claims about a workplace affair.
Florida plane crash: 9 dead after Learjet crashes in Palm Beach County, officials say
A private business jet traveling from Texas to the Bahamas crashed into a Florida area Sunday afternoon, killing nine people aboard and forcing hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate, according to officials.
A private business jet traveling from Texas to the Bahamas crashed into a Florida area Sunday afternoon, killing nine people aboard and forcing hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate, according to officials.
Atlanta Dream falls to Valkyries in historic WNBA Finals Game 7
The Atlanta Dream's quest for the franchise's first WNBA championship ended in heartbreak at Chase Center as Golden State held on in the closing seconds of a frantic fourth quarter.
The Atlanta Dream's quest for the franchise's first WNBA championship ended in heartbreak at Chase Center as Golden State held on in the closing seconds of a frantic fourth quarter.
Son tried to kill mother before 100-mph chase, police say
A 19-year-old man is behind bars after investigators said he attempted to strangle his mother outside a Cartersville grocery store and led officers on a two-county chase topping speeds near 100 mph.
A 19-year-old man is behind bars after investigators said he attempted to strangle his mother outside a Cartersville grocery store and led officers on a two-county chase topping speeds near 100 mph.
DFCS warned for months about abuse before 4-year-old's death, friend says
State child welfare officials received multiple warnings about severe abuse months before 4-year-old Colby Cooks was found beaten to death inside a southwest Atlanta townhome, according to family friends.
State child welfare officials received multiple warnings about severe abuse months before 4-year-old Colby Cooks was found beaten to death inside a southwest Atlanta townhome, according to family friends.
Brewers World Series parade, rally attendance estimated at 750K+
The Brewers World Series championship parade and rally drew more than three-quarters of a million people to Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 30.
The Brewers World Series championship parade and rally drew more than three-quarters of a million people to Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 30.
Former Atlanta Falcons head coach June Jones dies at 73
June Jones, the pioneering former Atlanta Falcons head coach who revolutionized modern passing attacks with the run-and-shoot offense, has died at age 73, the team announced Thursday.
June Jones, the pioneering former Atlanta Falcons head coach who revolutionized modern passing attacks with the run-and-shoot offense, has died at age 73, the team announced Thursday.
Driver shot, killed by Atlanta police after ramming patrol car, APD says
Atlanta police officers shot and killed a driver Thursday evening after a car rammed a patrol cruiser as officers tried to arrest a wanted suspect in northwest Atlanta, according to police.
Atlanta police officers shot and killed a driver Thursday evening after a car rammed a patrol cruiser as officers tried to arrest a wanted suspect in northwest Atlanta, according to police.
Warrants reveal new details after 4-year-old found dead in SW Atlanta
Atlanta police have arrested a second woman on murder charges as arrest warrants reveal new disturbing details in the death of 4-year-old Colby Cooks.
Atlanta police have arrested a second woman on murder charges as arrest warrants reveal new disturbing details in the death of 4-year-old Colby Cooks.
Dream forces WNBA Finals Game 7 against Valkyries
The Atlanta Dream kept their championship hopes alive Thursday after beating the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.
The Atlanta Dream kept their championship hopes alive Thursday after beating the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.