Shelia Edwards wins District 3 Public Service Commission race

Shelia Edwards, a veteran of Atlanta government and politics, has won the three-way race to secure the Democratic nomination for the District 3 Public Service Commission (PSC) seat.

With nearly 97% of ballots counted, Edwards led with about 55% of the vote. Chandra Farley, an energy activist and consultant, was in second with about 31% of the vote, while small business owner Missy Moore sat in third with about 15%.

The Associated Press called the race for Edwards about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Judge keeps alive subpoenas of Fulton County’s 2020 ballots

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney clears the way for Georgia's State Election Board to obtain Fulton ballots and other documents from the 2020 election.

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Despite recent frigid temperatures, this season might feel more like a typical late fall in the Peach State, making for slim chances to see any snow.

Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.

Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. And foundation-giving has had huge ripple effects not only in the metro area, but far beyond Georgia.