Georgia Decides 2025

With nearly 1,000 municipal contests underway across Georgia, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is your trusted source for election coverage. Check back for results.

Top races: Polls have opened across Georgia. Here are the key races in the metro Atlanta area to watch.

What’s going on today: One extra hour. After a contentious battle, judge rules Atlanta polls will remain open until 8 p.m.

Early data: Most registered voters have yet to cast a ballot — only 8% of Georgians voted early and overall turnout is expected to remain light. Here’s who voted early in Atlanta’s municipal elections.

What to watch: Will it be a good night for Democrats? What could key races mean for 2026? 5 questions about Georgia’s elections.

The issues: The statewide Public Service Commission contest is likely the most closely watched race today among political experts and voters alike. Meet the candidates running for seats on the state’s powerful utility regulator.

Opinion: “You can talk about any issue, but you’ve got to be focused because you’re not the mayor, you’re not the City Council.” Candidates locked in a fierce fight to become Atlanta City Hall’s second-in-command.