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Adam Clack has Parkview gunning for first region title in 7 years

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‘It’s a mess’: In flood-ravaged North Georgia town, more devastation

8 face murder charges in Ga. party shooting that killed 2, injured dozens

Lee County earns Top 25 recognition in national high school football rankings

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Pierce County RB’s 309-yard game pushes him to the lead in GHSA rushing

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18 GHSA teams that lost their last regular-season game but won a state title

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GHSA to investigate Newton football but can’t rule until after playoffs

Nikki Porcher elected Georgia’s first Black female labor commissioner

As Democrats dominated Georgia’s election results, a nonprofit leader made her own history by being elected the state's first Black female labor commissioner.

Democrats win PSC majority, which could affect Georgia Power bills

On Tuesday night, amid a national blue wave, Democrats claimed the majority on the Georgia Public Service Commission for the first time in more than 20 years.

Georgia’s incoming secretary of state takes over a lightning rod role

Penny Brown Reynolds won her bid for Georgia secretary of state in a Democratic wave. Now she faces the challenging part.

Atlanta fans celebrate latest ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ book at midnight release

How Georgia's historic election night unfolded for Keisha Lance Bottoms

Jon Ossoff declares Georgia voters rejected Trump in victory speech

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

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

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'

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.

How a voting dispute boosted a House winner

Georgia House election winner who was nearly disqualified over a voting controversy said the incident helped boost his profile with voters.

Grayer, larger, more diverse: Big changes on deck for Georgia’s population

The demographic estimates are aimed at helping state officials plan for future infrastructure and public service needs, from transportation to hospitals and schools.

How a $140M verdict is shaping landlord liability in Georgia

In a case shaping landlord liability statewide, the Georgia Supreme Court is considering whether to restore a $140 million jury verdict against an Atlanta apartment complex.

How Keisha Lance Bottoms overcame the odds to win Georgia’s race for governor

The former Atlanta mayor's advisers believed attacks on her record would backfire.

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

There is a lot on the line for many teams this week.

The most detailed map of Jon Ossoff’s Senate reelection

A precinct-level analysis breaks down Jon Ossoff's victory over Mike Collins in the U.S. Senate race.

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

Colombian cafe Maizal will open soon, Leopold’s Ice Cream expands and the Georgia Oyster Revival returns in November’s food and dining news from the Georgia coast.

Detainee escaped from Georgia ICE facility, manhunt still underway

The escape comes on the heels of a detainee death at the Folkston facility.

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

The former Atlanta mayor made history as the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history. She'll face a host of challenges, with some starting before she takes office.