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May 24 Mid-Term Primaries – Georgia Alabama Arkansas Texas

May 24, 2022
Liz Harrington: Pres. Trump Makes Statement On Georgia Primary

May 20, 2022
The Georgia Record Endorses John Gordon For GA Attorney General

May 16, 2022
Interview With GA Gubernatorial Candidate Senator David Perdue

May 16, 2022
CD Media Big Data Poll: Georgia Voters Have Little Faith In Election Fairness, Party Leadership Neutrality

May 15, 2022

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WEDNESDAY’S WEATHER: Damp, muggy for another day of showers and high humidity

Showers are falling across parts of North Georgia on Wednesday to kick off what will be for many a damp and sticky day.

Atlanta voters on track to approve $750M in infrastructure spending

The city of Atlanta is on track to unlocking a whopping $750 million to spend on roads, sidewalks, parks and other infrastructure improvements as preliminary results showed voters overwhelmingly supported a slate of ballot questions in Tuesday’s primary election.

73-year-old veteran injured by employee at Atlanta VA clinic, officials say

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs is investigating an incident at the Fort McPherson VA Clinic that led to an employee’s arrest after he was accused of assaulting a 73-year-old Vietnam veteran, officials said.

Hartsfield-Jackson to spend down relief funding over next two years

Hartsfield-Jackson plans to spend the remainder of its COVID relief funds over the next two years.

TUESDAY’S WEATHER: Fog, sunshine and scattered rain on tap for Georgia’s primary

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday will need to prepare for all kinds of weather, but not widespread rain.

A summer guide to beating the heat at Atlanta’s best public pools

Instead of searching for "Atlanta swimming pool near me," check out this AJC guide of the best public metro Atlanta swimming pools for 2022. From the Piedmont Park pool to the Murphey Candler pool, Georgia has water parks and public pools abound to help you beat the heat.

Sneak Peek: RHOA’s Marlo Hampton is building a Decatur dream home with a ‘department store’ closet

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Marlo Hampton's new house is being built in Atlanta, Georgia's Decatur community. The RHOA's closet is set to nearly double the size of her master bedroom, perhaps to little surprise for RHOA fans.

Heads of 5 metro Atlanta counties meet to talk public safety

The elected officials who represent roughly 40% of all Georgians met Friday to talk about one thing: public safety....

Crackdown of Atlanta’s unregulated vacation rentals delayed a third time

The city of Atlanta’s plans to enforce regulations impacting thousands of short-term vacation rentals — which were approved over a year ago — have been delayed for a third time.

Atlanta to host technology jobs fair at Georgia Institute of Technology

The city of Atlanta is currently hiring for 21 positions — including IT program managers, tech analysts, cloud and serve...

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Georgia school districts react to Texas school tragedy

More than a dozen students were killed during a Texas school shooting Tuesdsay.

Georgia primary races called for governor, Senate

Georgians went to the polls Tuesday to vote in primaries for races including governor, the Senate and secretary of state.

Election Results | Georgia governor primary

Georgians headed to the polls on Tuesday, May 24, for primary voting that determines who appears on the general election ballot this November.

'My heart was broke today' | Uvalde in mourning after 22 people killed in elementary school attack

Authorities say the shooter was wearing body armor and was armed with a long rifle when he entered the school before noon Tuesday.

Who was the suspected gunman in the Uvalde school shooting?

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott identified the suspect who killed 19 students and two adults in Uvalde.

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Kemp crushes Perdue in Georgia GOP gubernatorial primary, setting up rematch of 2018 election

(The Center Square) – Incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp fended off a challenge in the Republican primary Tuesday, setting up a November rematch of the 2018 election. At about 8:30… [...]

Herschel Walker scores big win in Georgia GOP U.S. Senate primary

(The Center Square) — Herschel Walker, a former University of Georgia football standout, cruised to victory on Tuesday, knocking off a crowded field to win the Republican primary for U.S.… [...]

Georgia House subcommittee to examine recruiting and retention challenges for state's workforce

(The Center Square) — A new state House subcommittee plans to examine the Georgia workforce’s challenges in recruiting and retaining talent. The subcommittee, which falls under the purview of the… [...]

Gubernatorial, U.S. Senate races represent biggest storylines for Georgia's primary election

(The Center Square) — Georgians head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the state’s prolonged primary election. However, a record number of voters have already voted. More… [...]

Hyundai to build first electric vehicle plant in Georgia, but officials mum on incentives offered

(The Center Square) — Hyundai Motor Group has selected Georgia for its first fully dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility and plans to invest more than $5.5 billion to… [...]

Georgia Sports Headlines

These playoffs show why Hawks need to get serious about defense

If the Hawks make significant improvement on defense, then they can become a true contender like Horford’s Celtics.

NFL amends anti-tampering rule for head coaching candidates

The NFL voted to amend its anti-tampering policy, with regards to hiring head coaches, Tuesday at the league meeting at a hotel in Buckhead.

Georgia Tech pitching falters in ACC Tournament loss to Pitt

No. 7-seed Tech lost 12-6 at Truist Field in Charlotte, N.C., with the No. 11-seed Panthers blowing the game open with eight runs in the top of the sixth.

Georgia Tech NIL collective ‘Swarm the ATL’ to launch Wednesday

Georgia Tech athletes can begin to benefit soon from a name, image and likeness collective that is set to launch Wednesday.

Atlanta United’s Marcelino Moreno adapting to new role

Marcelino Moreno credits the success to consistency in the lineup. One goal and five assists have happened with Ronaldo Cisneros, Thiago Almada and Luiz Araujo starting together.

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