Close race for Fulton District 2 commission

Early results for Democrats seeking the District 2 seat on Fulton County Commission put Megan Harris ahead of Jennifer Phillipi by 336 votes out of 3,658 cast, but with many more to come. The two are seeking to challenge incumbent Republican Bob Ellis in the November election; Ellis is unopposed in the Republican primary.

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Election Day II: Tuesday’s runoffs will decide local races in metro Atlanta

More than a dozen contests in metro Atlanta, including some races for city council and school board in the city of Atlanta, are being decided Tuesday in runoff elections.

Special election for state House seat in Cherokee County set for Dec. 9

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A 30-year-old’s overdose sparked a new law. Now courts are testing how far it can go.

Austin’s Law, passed in 2024, is leading to convictions of fentanyl dealers after a father’s fight for justice following his son’s overdose death.

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Search for inmate who escaped from Grady hospital enters second day

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