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winnipegfreepress.comJasmine Clark Wins Democratic Primary in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District
Jasmine Clark, who holds a Ph.D. in microbiology, won a Democratic primary last week and expects to begin serving in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2027.
nationalpost.comFederal Court Unseals Dispute Over Grand Jury Subpoena for Fulton County Election Records
A federal court unsealed filings in a dispute between Fulton County, Georgia, and the Justice Department over a grand jury subpoena seeking contact information for 2020 election workers. County officials are seeking to block the subpoena while the court considers enforcement.
NewsweekPoll Shows Mike Collins Leading Derek Dooley in Georgia Senate Runoff
A JMC Analytics and Polling survey of 600 likely Republican voters conducted May 26-27 found Collins ahead of Dooley 50 percent to 36 percent. Three other recent polls also showed Collins with an advantage ahead of the June runoff.
New York PostThree Die After Tree Falls on Car in Georgia
A Georgia high school graduate, his girlfriend, and his father were killed when a tree struck their car on a highway two days after graduation. An 18-year-old driver in another vehicle suffered minor injuries.
The IndependentInvestigation Underway After Fish Kill Spans 20 Miles on Chattahoochee River
Environmental officials and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper are examining a fish kill that began south of Peachtree Creek and extends at least 20 miles downstream. The cause remains undetermined, and water-quality testing continues.
New York PostGeorgia Teacher Charged with Additional Sex Abuse Counts
A Georgia science teacher faces 11 new charges after authorities say she sexually abused five additional students. The new allegations include encounters in a vehicle and at a golf course parking lot.
foxnews.comDemocrats Record High Turnout in Georgia Primaries
Democrats recorded unusually high turnout in Georgia's primary elections on Tuesday. The increased participation did not result in victories in two state Supreme Court races held on the same day.
nbcnews.comGeorgia Republican Justices Win Reelection Despite Democratic Challenges
Two Georgia Supreme Court justices defeated Democratic challengers in Tuesday's election. The winners received endorsements from former President Barack Obama and former Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
foxnews.comGeorgia Town Mayor Resigns After Police Force Dispute
The mayor of Cohutta, Georgia, resigned on May 15 after firing the town's entire police department earlier in the month. The town council later reinstated the officers and scheduled a meeting to select an interim mayor.
Washington ExaminerRaffensperger Falls Short in Georgia GOP Governor Primary
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received 14 percent of the vote in the Republican primary for governor and did not advance to the runoff. Primaries also took place Tuesday in Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
Washington ExaminerGeorgia GOP Senate Primary Advances to June Runoff
Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will face each other on June 16 for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins led with roughly 41 percent of the vote but fell short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff.
Fox NewsTrump-Backed Burt Jones Advances to Georgia Governor Runoff
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson finished first and second in Tuesday's Republican primary for Georgia governor. Jones and Jackson will face off in a June 16 runoff after neither reached a majority.
Usa TodayGeorgia Holds Primary Elections for Senate and Governor
Voters in Georgia cast ballots Tuesday in crowded Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and governor. Early voting data showed Democrats outpacing Republicans by 150,000 ballots.
nbcnews.comGeorgia Republicans Hold Primary for Senate and Governor Seats
Voters in Georgia go to the polls Tuesday to select Republican nominees for U.S. Senate and governor. President Trump has endorsed one candidate for governor but has not endorsed anyone in the Senate race.
upi.comGeorgia Voters Head to Polls in Statewide Elections
Voters in Georgia are casting ballots in elections that could affect the balance of power in the state. The outcome remains uncertain as results come in.
washingtonpost.comKentucky and Georgia Hold Primary Elections
Voters in Kentucky and Georgia participated in primary elections on May 19, 2026. Conservative political consultant and pollster Sarah Longwell discussed the outcomes and their possible implications for the midterm elections.
Washington ExaminerGeorgia Lieutenant Governor Reports for Jury Duty Day Before Primary
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones appeared for jury duty in Butts County on Monday, one day before the Republican primary for governor. The appearance occurred while his opponents conducted final campaign events.
slate.comGeorgia Judicial Commission Finds Two Supreme Court Candidates Violated Conduct Rules
The Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission determined that candidates Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin violated judicial conduct rules by publicly endorsing each other and pledging to restore abortion rights. The findings became public after an 11th Circuit ruling allowed their…
nbcnews.comGeorgia Holds Primary Election Tuesday for Senate and Governor Races
Georgia voters will select nominees Tuesday for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Jon Ossoff and for the open governor’s office. The results will shape the November midterm contests and influence control of the state legislature.
Georgia Holds Primary Elections for Senate, Governor and Court Seats
Voters in Georgia go to the polls Tuesday for Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and governor. Democrats seek to win two seats on the state supreme court.
slashgear.comData Centers in Arizona and Georgia Used Public Water Without Authorization
Developers behind two data center projects took water they were prohibited from using in communities facing water stress. In Georgia, a QTS facility consumed more than 29 million gallons. In Arizona, a contractor for Beale Infrastructure used approximately 650,000 gallons for dus…
ecns.cnLion Finance Enters FTSE 100 as Georgia and Armenia-Focused Lender
The Georgia-based bank, formerly known as Bank of Georgia, joined the FTSE 100 in March 2026 after its shares rose more than 80 per cent in the past year. Archil Gachechiladze, 46, gave his first profile interview at the Rosewood hotel in central London, detailing the company's g…
thegatewaypundit.comAlabama man gets prison term for 2020 Columbus Home Depot robbery linked to 10 others
A federal judge sentenced an Alabama man to prison for the 2020 armed robbery of a Columbus Home Depot. The case triggered the identification of 10 additional home-improvement store robberies or thefts across Georgia before the suspect's arrest after a metro-Atlanta Lowe's theft.
abcnews.go.comFulton County Board Votes to Block DOJ Subpoena for 2020 Election Workers' Names
The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections filed a 27-page motion Monday in Georgia federal court to block a Justice Department grand jury subpoena. The subpoena seeks names and contact information for thousands of 2020 poll workers and county employees.
uctoday.comJustice Department Requests Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia
The Justice Department has requested the names of election workers involved in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. This action relates to investigations into claims of election irregularities. The New York Times reported the development as part of ongoing federal inquiries…
news.sky.comTornado in Northern Texas Kills One Person Amid Ongoing Wildfires in Georgia
A tornado struck northern Texas on Saturday night, resulting in one death and injuries to six others. Wildfires continue to burn in southeastern Georgia, destroying homes and prompting containment efforts. Severe weather is expected to persist in parts of the southern and midwest…
NASA's Earth Observatory / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Volunteer Firefighter Dies Battling Florida Wildfire as Georgia Blazes Destroy Over 120 Homes
A volunteer firefighter died after a medical emergency while fighting a brush fire in northern Florida. In southeast Georgia, wildfires have destroyed more than 120 homes, with thousands under evacuation orders. Officials attribute the fires to human causes amid drought and high…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLongtime Georgia Congressman Dies at 80
A former Georgia state lawmaker who served in the U.S. House has died at age 80. He had supported Black communities during his time in Congress. He also received attention for continuing to serve despite health issues.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNearly 100 Wildfires Reported in Georgia, Burning Thousands of Acres Including Major Blaze in Clinch County
Wildfires are spreading across Georgia, with nearly 100 fires reported. These blazes are consuming thousands of acres, including a significant fire in Clinch County exceeding 8,000 acres. The events highlight ongoing fire activity in the region as of April 22, 2026.