Across the state, runoff elections will be held Dec. 2 between the top two candidates in races where no one captured the majority of votes.

Mayor’s races in Roswell, Sandy Springs headed to runoff elections.

Supporters say the project will be transformative; critics call it a taxpayer-funded personal monument.

Some officials, like Atlanta City Council member Matt Westmoreland, say the change toward a more unified metro Atlanta already is underway.

In College Park, some residents question the spending of public funds by City Council members that could boost their reelection bids.

College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom said the city she represents violated her free speech rights. A judge disagreed.

Cities all over the state will be electing mayors and council members, though not every local seat is on the ballot.

Richie Schmidt made derogatory and threatening comments in a recorded telephone call with the city manager.

Fulton and DeKalb counties indicate Lauren Locke and her husband, John, had state and federal tax liens in excess of $1 million.

Councilman Richie Schmidt calls city contractor names and threatens to `tear her feet off’ in recorded conversation with city manager.