General Election Day,
VOTE TRACKING

The latest results for some top races in Tuesday’s primary

Track unofficial 2026 Georgia primary election results, including for governor and other races in the state spotlight.

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Incumbent Woods appears headed to runoff in Georgia school superintendent race

Henry County educator Lydia Powell leads among Democrats.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Big wins, surprises and signals from Georgia’s primary night

Runoffs in Republican races for governor and U.S. Senate will dominate the news in the next month.

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The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival gathers thousands to Piedmont Park over Memorial Day Weekend

12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week

Highlights include the 49th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival and a 40 Years of ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ panel at the Center for Puppetry Arts.

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: How T.I.’s eldest son, Buddy Red, found his voice
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‘It’s UATL’ podcast: How T.I.’s eldest son, Buddy Red, found his voice

Plus, the wild world of Hulu’s ‘Natureboy’ documentary.

Vinnie Politan

Despite sale, Court TV still has a presence in Atlanta

Alpharetta resident Vinnie Politan has retooled his "Vinnie Politan Investigates" show as a digital-first podcast that will also air on Court TV.

Curiosities of the South

One industry polluted this town. Now the city is betting on AI.

Check out the AJC's YouTube series' new episode that explores a major manufacturing city caught between its past and a high‑stakes future.

NEDRA RHONE

Why Atlanta’s women-owned sports bars in Kirkwood can both win

It’s another moment for women to show they can thrive and compete in a league of their own.

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GET SCHOOLED

Opening new doors to opportunity: From ‘Hidden Figures’ to visible futures

Like engineers of NASA’s past, the next generation of data center professionals must be prepared to lead with precision, creativity and courage.

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GUEST COLUMNISTS

How CDC can restore public trust in the wake of health crises like hantavirus

Three public health experts offer nine principles of leadership essential to creating a path forward, including commiting to science.

May 19, 2026
GUEST COLUMNISTS

During National Police Week and beyond, law enforcement officers merit respect

Georgia needs leaders who understand that supporting law enforcement and pursuing justice go hand in hand.

May 19, 2026

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PHOTOS: Scenes from the 2026 Georgia Primary

Voters steadily poured through the polls during the day, and supporters rallied around their candidates at watch parties during the night.

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PHOTOS: Clark Atlanta University 2026 spring commencement

Clark Atlanta University held its commencement exercises on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center.

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PHOTOS: Morris Brown College 2026 spring commencement ceremony

Friends and family of graduates attend Morris Brown College’s commencement at Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16, 2026.