3+ week, 5+ day ago   (553+ words) ATLANTA - Georgia's November general election is still more than two months away, but one of the first major voting deadlines has arrived. Beginning Monday, Aug. 17, registered Georgia voters can request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Under state…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (158+ words) Starting Monday, Georgia voters will be able to submit their applications to vote via absentee ballot. The process, known as mail ballot voting, for the November midterms officially opens as an option on Monday and ends on Oct. 23. To apply…...

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, 3+ 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…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (54+ words) Johnson is asking voters for a second term. He says his campaign has focused on continuing work already underway, including economic development, infrastructure improvements and public safety. Johnson is asking voters for a second term. He says his campaign has…...

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, 3+ week ago   (271+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Crowded primaries will determine who represents the Democratic and Republican parties on…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (196+ words) SPLOST 9 Richmond County AUGUSTA, Ga. (WXFG) — Public safety officials and business leaders in Augusta are urging residents to support SPLOST 9, a one-cent sales tax referendum they say will fund critical needs without raising property taxes. Leaders gathered Monday at the…...