Georgia’s race for governor is heading in two very different directions Tuesday night. On the Republican side, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson are headed to a June runoff. On the Democratic side, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has all but locked up her party’s nomination. Republicans headed back to […]
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May 19 Georgia Primary Election Results
Election results for Georgia’s major statewide races are below. This page will automatically refresh as new results come in. Polls close at 7 p.m. and results will begin rolling in shortly after.
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Technical problems reported at Cobb County voting precincts
Some Cobb County polling precincts ran into technical problems Tuesday morning, but voting has not stopped. What’s Happening: Poll pad devices — the electronic tablets used to check voters in at the door — lost access to the voter file at some locations. Those polling places are now using paper backup check-in sheets instead. What’s […]
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What is all the smoke in the Savannah River area?
A 209-acre planned burn in southern McCormick County is sending a visible cloud of smoke across the Savannah River and toward Thurmond Lake today. What’s happening: The burn is a hazard reduction burn, meaning crews set a controlled fire on purpose to clear out vegetation and lower the chance of a larger, uncontrolled wildfire. It […]
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Forget politicians, the real stank is at the bank
As I write this, it is Election Day – a day when republicans will blame democrats (whom they refer to as demon-rats) for all of the problems in this nation, and democrats will blame republicans (whom they call ignorant) for all of the problems of this nation. It has become its own sport and at […]
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Woman stabbed and killed on Atlanta Beltline
What happened: The stabbing was reported about 12:11 p.m. May 14 near 1764 Flagler Ave. NE. Officers who arrived found the woman with a stab wound. She died at the hospital despite efforts to save her life. Who was charged: 21-year-old Jahmare Brown was taken into custody just after 5 p.m. the same day. He […]
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Election Day Coverage: What you need to know going into today’s Georgia primaries
Georgia voters will choose party nominees for high-profile races like the primary to decide which Republican will face Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and down-ballot seats like the Georgia Public Service Commission. Many of these races are likely to go to a runoff since Georgia law requires a candidate to clinch 50% of the vote […]
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Roswell to hold annual Memorial Day ceremony at City Hall
The event takes place at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. Guests may arrive at 10 a.m., with the ceremony starting at 11 a.m. It will be held rain or shine. Retired Army Lt. Colonel Cary S. King of Atlanta will serve as the guest speaker. King served in the Army and National Guard for […]
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New pedestrian bridge opens at MARTA’s Indian Creek Station
A new pedestrian bridge opened today at MARTA’s Indian Creek Station, giving people on Durham Park Road a direct way into the north end of the station for the first time. What’s happening: Indian Creek is the last stop on the Blue Line in eastern DeKalb County and sees about 3,000 riders a day. Along […]
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Georgia woman gets 21 years in prison for 2-year-old’s death
What happened: 44-year-old Phillissa Diallo pleaded guilty May 11 to three charges in the death of Alyssa Rose Davis. Chief Superior Court Judge David L. Cannon Jr. sentenced her to 37 years, with the first 21 to be served in prison. Diallo pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, second-degree cruelty to children, and concealing the death […]
