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Election officials urge patience as historic early voting wraps up

A historic early voting period in Georgia wraps up Friday with another large turnout expected at the polls. But even with 3.6 million votes coming...

Struggle for control of the U.S. Senate enters its final tense hours

WASHINGTON — Democrats have a shot at winning the White House, capturing the Senate majority and keeping their hold on the House—an election result...

Georgia film production action picks up as COVID intermission wraps up

Actor Gloria Bishop of Decatur is back on the job after seven months off work. She walked off set March 13, the day before...

Early voting knocked offline in several counties after storm blows through

Tropical storm Zeta’s heavy winds caused power outages across Georgia early Thursday morning, including at some of the state’s early voting sites, but the...

Georgia still on president’s mind with Sunday rally in Rome planned

President Donald Trump is scheduled to stop in Rome Sunday as he rallies his supporters to the polls Tuesday, yet more evidence Georgia has...

Biden visits ‘competitive’ Georgia to stake claim, call for national healing

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden brought his closing pitch to Georgia, calling for national healing from a landmark rife with symbolism before traveling to...

GA Power preps for Zeta

As Tropical Storm Zeta continues to strengthen as it tracks towards the Gulf Coast, Georgia Power wants customers to know it's prepared. The state's...

Georgia secretary of state touts record early turnout, warns of lines

Heading into the final week of in-person early voting, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has two messages for voters: return your absentee ballot...

Ga. House Speaker on tour to boost members in tough re-election fights

MILLEDGEVILLE — A top Georgia Republican is traveling the state this week to shore up support for vulnerable incumbent GOP lawmakers, aiming to avoid...

Battleground Georgia: Joe Biden to visit Atlanta, Warm Springs Tuesday

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is making campaign stops in Georgia one week before Election Day, hoping to capitalize on the state’s changing demographics...

Federal COVID aid program sending up to $55 million to Georgia child care

Georgia child care providers could soon receive $240 per child from CARES Act funding, federal aid meant to relieve financial pain caused by the...

Gun sales up sharply in a time of uncertainty

Gun sales are soaring in Georgia this year, with background checks for buyers already far exceeding the total for all of last year. The issuance...