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Georgia voters have set a new all-time record for early voting in mid-term elections.

Georgia sets new record for mid-term election early voting

by Thom ChandlerNovember 5, 2018March 18, 2019

With just two days until the election, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp's office is investigating a hacking attempt into the state's voter registration system. The department is pointing the finger at The Democratic Party of Georgia and claims the party is under investigation.

Brian Kemp’s office accuses democrats of attempting to hack into Georgia’s voter registration system

by Thom ChandlerNovember 4, 2018March 18, 2019

Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens says reported insured losses from Hurricane Michael have climbed to more than $696 million, with insurers reporting approximately 68,000 claims filed so far.

Losses from Hurricane Michael total nearly $700 million in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 31, 2018December 14, 2018

Georgia's candidates for governor, republican Brian Kemp and democrat Stacey Abrams, have each released statements about the Oct. 27 shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, which claimed 11 lives. Here's what they had to say:

Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams respond to Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting

by Thom ChandlerOctober 28, 2018December 14, 2018

Eligible voters in Fulton County have this weekend, October 27 and October 28, to vote for the November General and Special Election. Early voting ends Friday, November 2.

Fulton County Residents: This is the last weekend you can vote early

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2018September 24, 2023

Georgia public-school students improved their performance on the SAT in 2018 and outperformed their counterparts in the nation’s public schools, recording a mean score of 1054 compared to the national mean of 1049.

Test scores are up in Georgia’s public high schools

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2018December 14, 2018

Fulton County reports over 68,416 residents have voted during the first week of Early Voting for the 2018 General and Special Election. This count includes three outreach locations that were also open Saturday and Sunday. With this being the second week of early voting, the county is expecting to set a new gubernatorial election record for early voting participation of over 200,000 voters.

Fulton County on track to set record for early voting turnout

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2018March 18, 2019

In the first week of early voting in Georgia, thousands of voters have either voted in person or completed absentee ballots, with metro Atlanta counties leading the charge.

Metro Atlanta counties have highest turnout in early voting

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2018March 18, 2019

Voters in Georgia Counties that were hardest hit by Hurricane Michael can still register to vote in the Nov. Election until the end of the day Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Voter registration extended in Counties hardest hit by Hurricane Michael

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2018March 18, 2019

If northeast Georgia yards seem a little extra spooky this Halloween season, there’s a good reason. They may have a little extra help from a new neighbor who is really into those cobweb decorations.

Evergreen, In The News

Is this multi-colored spider dangerous?

by Sage Barnard | CAES NewsOctober 12, 2018September 24, 2023

Insurers are prepared to surge catastrophe teams into the affected communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Michael as soon as emergency officials give access, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI).

Did you get flood damage from Hurricane Michael? Here’s what to do next

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2018March 18, 2019

If you already know who you want to vote for in the Nov. election, there are plenty of opportunities to vote early in Gwinnett County. Here's what you need to know about voting early.

How to vote early in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2018March 18, 2019

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers, particularly those in South Georgia who were hit hardest by Hurricane Michael, to be on the lookout for scams in the wake of storm.

Don’t be suckered by post-hurricane scams

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2018September 24, 2023

Reporter'S Notebook: Trump Declares Federal State Of Emergency For Georgia

Reporter’s Notebook: Trump declares federal state of emergency for Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2018December 14, 2018

An early morning fire at a boat storage facility near Lake Lanier took out 86 boats and four other vehicles. According to Gwinnett County fire officials, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

86 boats destroyed in fire at boat storage facility near Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2018December 14, 2018

A 12-year-old girl and a 51-year-old man were found dead Saturday morning after an early morning house fire in Rossville in a home that had no working smoke detectors, according to Walker County fire officials.

12-year-old girl killed in early morning house fire

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2018March 18, 2019

The News: Fast-food workers throughout Atlanta are gathering today at a McDonald's in Southwest Atlanta to demand the right to a union at McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and other fast-food chains. They are also demanding a pay bump to $15 per hour.

Atlanta fast-food workers are demanding $15 an hour and unions

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2018September 24, 2023

The Scam: Officials in several states have reported a scam involving scammers attempting to register residents to vote over the telephone and gaining personal information in the process. While the Secretary of State's office is not aware of any attempts made to do this in Georgia, residents should be aware of the scam.

Fraud Alert: No, you can’t register to vote by phone in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2018March 18, 2019

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