North Fulton’s Josh McLaurin Wins Georgia Lieutenant Governor’s Race
Josh McLaurin defeated Greg Dolezal to become Georgia’s next lieutenant governor, bringing a North Fulton connection to the Senate’s presiding office.
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Democrats Win Georgia Utility Commission Majority. What Changes for Your Power Bill?
Hubbard and Edwards won Georgia’s PSC races. The new majority will oversee Georgia Power rates, but the election does not automatically lower bills.
Jeffrey Allen Leads Norcross Council Race in Unofficial Results
Norcross reports 750 votes for Jeffrey Allen and 340 for Bucky Johnson in the special council election. Certification is pending.
Fulton Voters Back School Tax Renewal, Advancing $1.3 Billion Capital Plan
Fulton County voters backed a sales tax renewal to support a $1.3 billion school capital plan covering renovations, new buses, and technology upgrades through…
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Georgia Election Live: Morning Results and North Atlanta Updates
Democrats sweep Georgia’s statewide executive races. Updated morning totals, North Atlanta legislative contests and Fulton and Gwinnett commission results.
Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia, Becoming First Black Woman Elected Governor in U.S. History
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia’s governor’s race. Morning returns put her at 54.3%, with an estimated 98.6% counted, after a historic victory over Rick…
The First Election Results Arrive Tonight. The Final Count Takes Longer.
Polling places close Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Fulton, Forsyth, and Gwinnett. Early results will appear, but official counts and audits will continue for…
Gwinnett Early Vote Rises 25% Ahead of Tuesday’s Election
Nearly 976,500 early ballots were recorded across Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cherokee and Forsyth. Gwinnett led the five counties in growth over 2022.
Georgia’s Absentee-Ballot Window Opens Next Monday. Here Are the Dates North Atlanta Voters Should Know
Georgia absentee ballot requests begin August 17 for the November general election. Ballots will start mailing October 5, with early voting from October 13…
Why Trump Chose Cobb County for Today’s Visit
President Trump is visiting Wheeler High School in Cobb County to promote a new child savings program. The event also features top Georgia Republican…
Why Georgia’s New Redistricting Fight Could Reshape North Atlanta Politics After 2026
Georgia's upcoming redistricting will affect North Atlanta suburbs by changing congressional boundaries after 2026. These shifts reflect evolving demographics and political balances between North…
Forsyth County Community Leader Announces Candidacy for Georgia State House
CUMMING, GA — Longtime Forsyth County resident, business executive, pastor, and community leader Mathew Philip announced today that he is running for the Georgia…