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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Ex-lawmaker, former Cobb school board member head to Georgia Senate runoff

Two Democrats are top voter getters, headed to runoff in Georgia Senate special election for metro Atlanta seat.

Fulton County proposes property tax increase for jail improvements

The tax increase would raise $32 million next year and cost $62.40 for the owner of a home with a fair market value of $400,000.

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GHSA suspends 39 Gainesville football players for brawl that ended playoff game

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Experts say more than 2 million Peach State residents will travel by car for Thanksgiving.