Cobb chairman campaigns wage competing ground wars

The race to reach voters is in full swing in Cobb County, where teams of volunteers for incumbent Tim Lee and challenger Mike Boyce, a retired marine colonel, go door to door rallying support for their candidate ahead of the July 26 runoff.

“I don’t hear as much negative as you would think,” said Lee.

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Democrat Jason Esteves posts $1.1M cash haul in bid for governor

The Atlanta Democrat’s campaign said roughly 85% of contributions come from in-state donors, though the full report won’t be disclosed until later this month.

Senate GOP looks for votes to pass budget bill while Democrats pound away

The U.S. Senate is expected to take a final vote on July 1 on the tax and spending bill championed by President Donald Trump, but Republican holdouts remain.

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Former Democratic House leader readies to run for Georgia attorney general

The former leader of the House Democratic Caucus in Georgia has filed paperwork to run for attorney general in the state.

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.