1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (207+ words) Polls for this year's election to determine the next governor of Georgia are tight, but a new one showed more of a favorite. Here's what we know about the candidates along with the latest opinions from voters: The Republican nominee…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1209+ words) Jul 17, 2026 at 01:50 PM EDT Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms leads Republican Rick Jackson in Georgia’s closely watched governor's race in a new poll, boosting Democratic hopes of flipping a governorship the GOP has controlled for more than two decades. Republican Governor…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (256+ words) After a very up-and-down primary election and runoff, Georgia finally has the nominees for its major races, including who will succeed Gov. Brian Kemp next year. Who is expected to win? Here's what we know: The Democratic nominee for governor…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (915+ words) A new petition effort would implement a rare form of ranked-choice voting in Augusta’s local elections and eliminate ward-based representatives in favor of citywide elected officials. The petition has already drawn stiff opposition from city councilors who represent Augusta’s four…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (221+ words) Georgia’s 33-cents-per-gallon tax on gasoline will return Wednesday after Gov. Brian Kemp declined to extend a suspension lawmakers approved amid soaring fuel prices during the war with Iran. Georgia was the first state to suspend its gas tax, which also…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (228+ words) Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has won the Democratic primary in Georgia’s race for governor, NBC News projects. Bottoms secured more than 50% of the vote, which was necessary to avoid a runoff and advance to the November general election....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (320+ words) Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 10:34 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has avoided a runoff and will be the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, CBS News projects. Bottoms, who previously served as mayor of Atlanta and later as…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1292+ words) The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus raises concerns ahead of June’s special session on redistricting. Georgia Supreme Court challenger Jen Jordan infuriates Republicans with a new fundraising email....

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (425+ words) Midterm primary season is in full swing in many parts of the country, and while some states are debating their redistricting plans, Georgians are already at the polls. Early voting in the primaries began last week and will continue until…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (348+ words) MACON, Ga. — Gov. Kemp signed multiple bills into law on Wednesday at the Georgia Public Safety Center in Forsyth. He signed 11 pieces of legislation to support law enforcement and 10 that will protect Georgia agriculture and natural resources. Here's a look…...