In today’s AJC: A school shooting in Texas and the big election day in Georgia

052422 Atlanta: Governor Brian Kemp reacts to cheering supporters as he take the stage to deliver his election night party speech at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

052422 Atlanta: Herschel Walker speaks after his Republican Primary win on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta. Walker would face U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, in November. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to media Tuesday, May 25, 2022 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Rome, Ga. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath gives a victory speech at her primary election night party at Hilton Atlanta Northeast on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. McBath won a three-way Democratic primary in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District.(Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Ryan Sewell of Dalton and Melissa Johnson of Tunnel Hill share a laugh while waiting for U.S. Rep. Marjorie Green Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Rome, Ga. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A supporter wears a “Moms Demand Action” t-shirt at U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath’s primary election night party at Hilton Atlanta Northeast on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. McBath won a three-way Democratic primary in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District.(Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

May 24, 2022 Atlanta - Nadine Williams, elections chief, speaks to members of the press as Cathy Woolard (left), chairwoman, looks on at Fulton County Election Preparation Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

052422 Atlanta: Governor Brian Kemp flashes four more years while delivering his election night party speech at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

052422 Atlanta: Governor Brian Kemp gives the thumbs up as he takes the stage with his family to deliver his election night party speech at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

David Perdue concedes the primary Republican Governor’s race to Brian Kemp during his election party on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

052422 Atlanta: Herschel Walker, with his wife Julie, speaks after his Republican Primary win on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta. Walker would face U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, in November. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Supporters, including Chris Cox founder of Bikers for Trump, are interviewed at David Perdue's election party, where they gathered to view the primary Republican Governor’s race results on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Perdue conceded the race to Brian Kemp. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

052422 Atlanta: Governor Brian Kemp and his wife Marty thank supporters while he delivers his election night party speech at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath celebrates at her primary election night party at Hilton Atlanta Northeast on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. McBath won a three-way Democratic primary in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District.(Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

052422 Atlanta: Insurance Commissioner John King, his wife Carol, and Governor Brian Kemp supporters pray for the shooting victims in Texas during Kemp's election night party at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

052422 Atlanta: Former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie, left, talks with Keith Bolyes during the watch party for senate hopeful Herschel Walker on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta. Flutie and Walker played football together in the USFL. Walker would face U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, in November. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

052422 Atlanta: Supporters Holly Gardner (front) and Joyce Stevens (back) sign a large banner for Governor Brian Kemp as they arrive for his election night party at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux speaks to her supporters during the Election Night Watch Party at KettleRock Brewing on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. According to the Election Chef, they would know the result around 10:30. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

May 24, 2022 Atlanta - Fulton County election workers prepare before all voting machines come back to the warehouse at Fulton County Election Preparation Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Campaign Manager Ashley Wolsefer for Carolyn Bourdeaux and Deputy Campaign Manager Matt Yarbrough closely follow the election results during the Election Night Watch Party at KettleRock Brewing on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

May 25, 2022 Atlanta: Voters at Park Tavern located at 500 10th Street NE, Atlanta. encountered short lines and limited problems as election day got underway. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Voters at Park Tavern on Tuesday, May 24 2022. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

David Perdue concedes the primary Republican Governor’s race to Brian Kemp, with his wife Bonnie Perdue at his side, during his election party on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Stacey Abrams talks at a press conference at Israel Baptist Church in Atlanta Tuesday, May 23, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker talks to news media after voting at Sutton Middle School on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

A poll worker sets out signs near the GraceLife Church before the polls open Tuesday, May 23. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Rick Sloss (L) talks to voters about the voting process before the polls open on election day at GraceLife Church in Marietta Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Bee Nguyen, running for Secretary of State of Georgia, talks to supporters before the start of a Stacey Abrams press conference at Israel Baptist Church in Atlanta Tuesday, May 23, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

First-time voter Aylin Diaz cast her vote at GraceLife Church in Marietta Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022. (Steve Schaefer/ Steve.Schaefer@ajc.com)

Rick Sloss (L) helps voters fill out their paperwork on election day at GraceLife Church in Marietta Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Voters wait in line to vote during an early morning rush at GraceLife Church in Marietta Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Voters cast their ballots during the primary on Tuesday May 24, 2022 at Coastal Cathedral Church of God in Savannah. (Savannah Morning News)

Voters cast their ballots in the Georgia primary on Tuesday May 24, 2022 at the Progressive Recreation Center in Garden City. (Savannah Morning News)

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker casts his ballot at Sutton Middle School on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

A voter casts her ballot in the Georgia primary on Tuesday May 24, 2022 at Coastal Cathedral Church in Savannah. (Savannah Morning News)

Rick Sloss (L) directs voters on election day at GraceLife Church in Marietta Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Dorothy Stinchcomb takes her ballot to be tabulated at South Atlanta High School. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Chandra Farley campaigns for herself for Georgia Public Service Commission on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe Drive in front of the Park Tavern in Atlanta (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Dancing was in while Dad voted (center) at Park Tavern located at 500 10th Street NE, Atlanta. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Voters at Park Tavern located at 500 10th Street NE, Atlanta. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

A Gwinnett voting sign outside of Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

A Gwinnett voter walks into Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center to vote on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Gwinnett voters cast their votes at Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Poll manager Heather Walden assists a voter at Lucky Shoals Park Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Sadeq Haidani votes at Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Assistant poll manager Shiferaw Abera (left) chats with Poll manager Heather Walden (right) at Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Poll worker Micheal Williams (left) chats with voter Jim McCoy at Rock Bridge Baptist Church of Norcross on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Voting stickers at Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Jodikay Clements votes at Rock Bridge Baptist Church of Norcross on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Voters wait in line at Rock Bridge Baptist Church of Norcross on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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052422 Atlanta: Governor Brian Kemp reacts to cheering supporters as he take the stage to deliver his election night party speech at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

By AJC staff

May 25, 2022

Folllow the horrific shooting at an elementary school in Texas and Georgia’s closely-watched primary election in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday, including expanded coverage in the ePaper edition and continuing updates on AJC.com and the AJC app.

Coverage of the Texas school shooting on the ePaper front page includes the ongoing investigation and a report from President Joe Biden’s televised address Tuesday night from the White House.

The AJC ePaper’s Georgia Primary Extra features 13 pages covering the elections for governor, U.S. Senate and Secretary of State, as well as key ballot questions, including the Atlanta T-SPLOST and three proposed new cities in Cobb County. The election section of the ePaper features interactive election charts that are updated in real time.

Coverage of these and other stories continue Wednesday across all of the AJC platforms:, AJC.com, the AJC app, newsletters for our readers and updates on Twitter and Facebook.

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