A ‘bloodbath.’ Georgia Democrats sweep statewide offices in historic political upheaval
A Democratic wave ended decades of GOP dominance in Georgia and threatened the GOP's grip on the state Legislature.
More than 1 million Georgians voted on Election Day
Those state numbers build on the 2.8 million people who voted in advance.
Latest results for Tuesday’s midterm election races across Georgia
Midterm election contests for local, state and congressional contests took place across the state Tuesday.
Keisha Lance Bottoms and the long road from Crawfordville to Governor’s Mansion
More than 160 years after her ancestors were enslaved in Georgia, the former Atlanta mayor has made history as the first Black woman elected governor.
Georgia voters approve three new amendments to state constitution
Georgia voters approved three new amendments to the state's constitution Tuesday by wide margins.
Check out how your neighborhood voted in Georgia’s 2026 races
Live precinct results from Georgia's Nov. 3 General Election: Governor, U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and other statewide races, by neighborhood.
Arts and Entertainment
Virginia-Highland Porchfest is taking a break next year. What happens now?
The annual Atlanta event announced a hiatus for 2027. Organizers and attendees weigh in on next steps.
Cabbagetown’s Chomp & Stomp and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
Activities include the Decatur Wine Festival and Taste of Kennesaw.
12 metro Atlanta author and book events to check out in November
Jill Biden, Ariel Lawhon and Ben Mezrich are among the authors speaking at events this month.
ICYMI
What is ‘Project Bulldog?’ No, it has nothing to do with Georgia football.
Yancey Bros. acquires former UPS Atlanta hub to redevelop into a power systems facility. It received preliminary OK this week for a $3.3M tax break.
Parents want closed Atlanta private school to refund tuition, complaint says
‘You stole money,’ one parent says of school leaders.
Tequila in a lip-shaped bottle with a racy name was born in Atlanta
The tequila brand was created by a woman and is targeted at women.
American deportation of Haitians threatens civil war in the island nation
Unless Haiti’s youth can be reached and empowered, the situation on the ground is a tinderbox waiting to happen.
I mourn this Kennesaw State University student a year after her tragic death
Marisol Payero was transgender and led KSU’s Pride organization. Federally mandated anti-DEI rollbacks led her to despair.
Which Georgia interest groups will sway the election?
Insights, debates and conversations featuring compelling opinion columns.
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Rick Jackson supporters gather as election results roll in
Supporters gather for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson as polls close. He was defeated by Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Jon Ossoff supporters gather as election results roll in
Supporters of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff rally as election results come in for Ossoff's re-election bid.
Dream-Valkyries battle for winner-take-all Game 7 in WNBA Finals
The finale of the hard-fought WNBA Finals was at Golden State’s raucous arena. The Atlanta Dream must win at “Ballhalla” to become WNBA champions.
