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Georgia voters meet candidates ahead of November election

Georgia voters meet candidates ahead of November election Voters across Georgia are getting the opportunity to question candidates face to face ahead of the November midterm elections. In Cobb County on Tuesday, the League of Women Voters of Georgia and the Marietta-Cobb County chapter hosted the 2026 Nonpartisan Candidate Meet & Greet at Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on North Marietta Parkway. Marietta voter Laurie Williamson-Holliday brought a list […]

todayOctober 5, 2026

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Georgia breaks tourism record for fourth consecutive year

Georgia breaks tourism record for fourth consecutive year Georgia has broken its tourism record for the fourth consecutive year. Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced the achievement Wednesday. Georgia also ranked No. 5 in the nation for domestic overnight visitation for the sixth year in a row. “Georgia’s incredible natural wonders, welcoming communities, and unique attractions make our state a top destination for business and […]

todayOctober 2, 2026

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Wet weekend ahead for Georgia as fall burn ban ends

Wet weekend ahead for Georgia as fall burn ban ends Georgia may have a very wet weekend coming up. The National Weather Service says several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from Friday through Monday, with the potential for heavy rains and isolated flooding across north Georgia. It is unclear where the heaviest rainfall will occur, but the National Weather Service predicts localized amounts up to 3-4 inches, with […]

todayOctober 2, 2026

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Banned Books Week highlights Georgia fight over books on race and gender

Banned Books Week highlights Georgia fight over books on race and gender Banned Books Week starts Oct. 4, and Georgia advocates are pushing back against recent announcements of banned books in public schools. The focus this year is on books about transgender people and Black history being removed from schools and libraries, including Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye,” which was recently banned by the state’s second largest school district. Cobb […]

todayOctober 1, 2026

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Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax for 30 days amid rising fuel costs

Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax for 30 days amid rising fuel costs Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Georgia’s motor fuel excise tax for 30 days after declaring a state of emergency Monday due to global market volatility. The suspension will run from Sept. 29 through Oct. 29. The executive order also suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles to reduce the cost of everyday goods. “Over the past several years, with […]

todayOctober 1, 2026

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Mail-in voting remains available for Georgia’s 2026 elections. Here’s what you need to know.

Mail-in voting remains available for Georgia’s 2026 elections. Here’s what you need to know. Voting by mail will remain available for Georgia voters for the 2026 midterm elections after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an effort to restrict the practice. Georgia election officials still say voters should pay close attention to the rules surrounding mail-in voting to ensure their vote counts. The Georgia Recorder reports that nothing has changed with […]

todaySeptember 30, 2026

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12 injured in shooting at Macon birthday gathering

12 injured in shooting at Macon birthday gathering A mass shooting happened at a birthday gathering in Macon, and so far, 12 victims have been reported, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened at Carolyn Crayton Park early Sunday morning near the park’s skatepark area. One group arrived at the park for a party, and a second group arrived across the street. The sheriff’s office said the […]

todaySeptember 29, 2026

Kylie Hardy, Cobb County School District's Elementary Teacher of the Year, teaches English learners at Mableton Elementary School.
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Cobb County teacher helps English learners feel they belong

Cobb County teacher helps English learners feel they belong National Hispanic Heritage Month lasts until Oct. 15, but that won’t stop this Mableton Elementary School teacher from helping students who speak languages other than English. Kylie Hardy is Cobb County School District’s Elementary Teacher of the Year, and she teaches English for Speakers of Other Languages. "The fact that you don't know a language should not make learning any less […]

todaySeptember 29, 2026

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Georgia Power, Google agree to fund nuclear reactor upgrades

Georgia Power, Google agree to fund nuclear reactor upgrades Georgia Power recently announced an agreement with Google, in which the giant technology company agreed to help pay for upgrades to Georgia’s nuclear reactors, according to WABE. The utility company wants to upgrade four of the state’s older nuclear reactors so that they produce more energy.  Although the Georgia Public Service Commission approved upgrades to Plant Vogtle last year, specifics about […]

todaySeptember 28, 2026