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How your neighborhood voted in Georgia’s 2026 races

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A look at the top 10 Georgia high school football games for Week 12

The most detailed map of Jon Ossoff’s Senate reelection

A new Colombian cafe, an ice cream parlor expands and more from Savannah’s dining scene

Keisha Lance Bottoms made history with her win. Now comes the hard part.

Democrats win PSC majority, which could affect Georgia Power bills

Walmart beats verdict under Georgia’s new lawsuit rules

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Georgia Election 2026: Live updates, race calls and early takeaways

Follow the AJC’s live Election Day coverage of Georgia’s governor, Senate and local races, with voting updates and results.

Jim Kingston avoids upset in Coastal Georgia U.S. House race

Republican Jim Kingston defeated Democrat Amanda Hollowell by a narrow margin in Georgia's First Congressional District, sending Kingston to the U.S. House.

Georgia voters approve three new amendments to state constitution

Georgia voters approved three new amendments to the state's constitution Tuesday by wide margins.

Jon Ossoff declares Georgia voters rejected Trump in victory speech

Let Me Put U On: How sisterlocks are changing the natural hair journey

Bert Weiss left radio at the top. Here's why he walked away.

Georgia Democratic voters explain what's driving them to the polls

These Black Georgians plan to vote Republican. They explain why.

How the FBI raid in Fulton County could influence Georgia's 2026 midterm elections

Keisha Lance Bottoms takes aim at Rick Jackson's ties to Trump during Atlanta rally

Jon Ossoff at Atlanta rally: 'I refuse to leave my daughters this world'

Obama urges Georgians to elect Bottoms, reelect Ossoff at Atlanta rally

Why Atlanta pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell rejects the 'Black church' label

Georgia voters approve three new amendments to state constitution

Georgia voters approved three new amendments to the state's constitution Tuesday by wide margins.

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.

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Stacey Abrams is back on the campaign trail, just not for herself

Stacey Abrams isn't a candidate this year. But she said she is still working to get more Democrats elected and is excited about the potential payoffs on Election Day.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff cruises to reelection over Republican Mike Collins

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff reelected after an early call on his race against Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins.

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Carrollton completes its regular season as state’s highest-scoring team

Carrollton compiled a 56.5 points-per-game average to complete its regular season as Georgia's highest scoring high school football team.

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Team of the Week Heritage adds to its historic season with region title

Heritage, which was 1-9 a year ago, became the 16th team in GHSA history to win a region title after a 1-9 or 0-10 finish.

Before you rake leaves this fall, take tips from a Georgia chiropractor

Before you grab a rake this fall, learn how to protect your back, avoid muscle strain and recognize when it’s time to seek medical care.

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PSR has undefeated football teams getting lower seeds than teams they beat

Here are the PSR standings as calculated by Maxwell with one week remaining in the regular season. The list shows each team’s PSR current standings and its projected finish.

What to expect on election night in Georgia when polls close

Here's what to expect after the polls close in Georgia on Election Day, Nov. 3.

U.S. justices weigh pregnancy bias case against Fulton DA’s office

U.S. Supreme Court justices debated Monday whether to revive a fired staffer's pregnancy bias lawsuit against the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.