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Lawmaker, ex-TV judge face off in Georgia secretary of state race

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Here’s how much metro Atlanta gas prices could fall by Fourth of July

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Georgia lawmakers closer to fixing election mess

Their son was killed in a PIT maneuver. Now, they’re suing to get answers.

Senate Republicans seek a delay on banning QR code vote counting

A tactical GOP retreat comes with a cost in Georgia

U.S. House District 7: Immigration attorney seeks to oust two-term Republican

Georgia Election - Insurance Commissioner

Former Democratic state lawmaker challenges GOP insurance commissioner

MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case

A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.

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Caleb Wilson expected to extend Georgia’s unique NBA draft streak

Holy Innocents' Caleb Wilson is expected to extend Georgia's streak of a top-10 NBA draft picks.

2 state senators battle for Georgia lieutenant governor

Republican Greg Dolezal and Democrat Josh McLaurin are running to be Georgia's lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3 general election.

Southern accents are fading across the South. Here's why.

What the World Cup means for Black culture in Atlanta

Southern hospitality has a dark past. Here’s how it rebranded itself.

Is MARTA safe? What riders across Atlanta say.

Where does the South actually begin?

Collins takes aim at Ossoff in GOP runoff victory speech

Jade Novah: From viral Rihanna cover to Atlanta music star

MARTA police chief defends safety record while acknowledging riders' fears

This Atlanta man turned a Barbie van into a gas-powered ride

Why the South can’t agree on its own history

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Rodeo fundraiser offers revealing glimpse of Georgia GOP’s future

The first-of-its-kind event reflected a party eager to experiment and broaden its appeal beyond the traditional political crowd.

Georgia state Senate victory lifts Democratic turnout hopes for midterms

After concerns that low Democratic turnout could flip the Gwinnett County district, an aggressive voter mobilization effort kept the seat blue. What does it mean for November?

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally

Ossoff, Collins kick off Georgia’s U.S. Senate race with attack ads

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins started the attacks immediately after learning they will face each other in November's general election.

The power of being seen: Inside one of Atlanta’s most affirming hair salons

It's more than a haircut. Atlanta's Keenan Salon has gone viral for creating an inclusive space where clients can feel confident, welcome and authentically themselves.

Georgia Republicans move to keep touchscreen voting to head off election mess

The Georgia Senate on Saturday passed a measure delaying a law that would do away with counting ballots using QR codes.

Georgia Democrats block sales-for-property tax swap

Property tax bills were defeated in the Georgia General Assembly.

WILD GEORGIA

Meet some birds that deserve a Father’s Day card (and some that don’t)

Male woodpeckers and brown thrashers are among the bird dads that take parenting seriously.

Georgia Election - Georgia Public Service Commission

PSC races that could affect your Georgia Power bill are set for November

Two Public Service Commission races will decide the balance of power on the state’s top utility regulator, which oversees Georgia Power and its rates.

U.S. House District 9: Community organizer tries to oust GOP incumbent

Republican U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde is facing a challenge from Democrat Caitlyn Gegan in Georgia's 9th Congressional District.

U.S. House District 12: Republican incumbent faces challenge from local lawmaker

Democrat Ceretta Smith is challenging U.S. Rep. Rick Allen in Georgia's 12th Congressional District.