Georgia governor gets GOP primary challenge from former Dem

ATLANTA (AP) — Former Democrat Vernon Jones crowd-surfed across adoring Trump supporters in October after speaking at one of the former president’s campaign rallies. Now the scandal-plagued politician hopes to surf their discontent to a Republican...

Vernon Jones quits Georgia governor bid to run for Congress

ATLANTA (AP) — One of the Republican challengers to incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp dropped out of the race Monday, a move that could help clear the way for Donald Trump-backed challenger David Perdue in Georgia’s GOP primary. Vernon Jones, a...

Correction: Election 2022-Georgia-Governor story

ATLANTA (AP) — In a story published on April 16, 2021, The Associated Press erroneously reported that charges were dropped against former DeKalb County, Georgia, Chief Executive Officer Vernon Jones following a rape allegation. In fact, Jones was...

Georgia Landlords Ranked Among Nation’s Worst

Georgia renters are filing complaints, facing common rental problems, and dealing with landlords who rank near the bottom nationally, according to a new survey of renters across 48 states. What It Means For You: If you rent in Georgia, you’re...

Georgia Today: Candidates seek Trump endorsement; Dominion Voting Systems sold; Air traffic shortage

Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here, we bring you the latest reports from the GPB newsroom. On today's episode, Georgia Republicans seek President Trump's endorsement in the upcoming Senate race. Georgia's voting system has...

America's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Bars In Every State

Over the past few years, there's been a rise in craft cocktail bars. The best cocktail bars certainly have their place — unique cocktail menus, innovative spirits, and a swanky ambiance. However, sometimes you just want to visit a classic dive,...

Georgia Tech Football: Things I Think I Know – Duke

After a redemption game against the Hokies, the Jackets sit at 6-0 on the season and are one of 11 undefeated teams left in the country. This weekend, Duke awaits, in what is potentially the biggest game of the season for the Jackets. The Blue...

Georgia voter turnout groups founded by Stacey Abrams are closing

Associated Press Atlanta (AP) — Two Georgia voter turnout groups credited with chipping away at Republicans’ edge in the state announced Thursday they are closing down, raising questions about whether Democratic organizing can be sustained in...

Georgia Voter Mobilization Groups Founded by Stacey Abrams Cease Operations

Two voter-turnout mobilization organizations in Georgia, founded by Stacey Abrams, have announced that they will cease operations. This decision highlights the question of whether Democratic vote-mobilization groups can sustain influence in a...

USDA to begin aerial rabies vaccine drops across northwest Georgia counties

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — Aerial drops of the oral rabies vaccine have started in several northwest Georgia counties, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The drops will occur between October 14th-28th to vaccinate raccoons...

Georgia National Fair goes out with a bang, concluding with a record-breaking year

PERRY – The Georgia National Fair has officially concluded another successful year, announcing it welcomed 612,706 visitors this year. According to their press release, the fair had visitors from across the state and beyond, experiencing...

Stacey Abrams’s New Georgia Project Shutters After Copping to Illegal Campaign Activity

Stacey Abrams (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images) The New Georgia Project, the voter registration charity founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams and once led by Sen. Raphael Warnock (D., Ga.), is no more, just months after admitting to illegally campaigning...

After Georgia loss, House runoff gives Trump another chance

MCDONOUGH, Ga. (AP) — Nearly a month after his preferred candidate for governor in Georgia was defeated by more than… MCDONOUGH, Ga. (AP) — Nearly a month after his preferred candidate for governor in Georgia was defeated by more than 50 points,...

Vernon Jones leaves Georgia gov race to run for Congress

ATLANTA (AP) — Vernon Jones, who dropped out of Georgia’s governor’s race on Monday at Donald Trump’s behest, confirmed Tuesday that he’s entering the crowded Republican primary in the state’s 10th Congressional District. His switch came days...

Did He Jump...Or Was He Pushed? US Top Commander for Latin America Abruptly Retires

By streiff | 7:22 PM on October 16, 2025 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Less than a year into his tenure, the four-star commander of US Southern Command has abruptly...

4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter

Nearly a year out from the 2026 midterms, the latest federal fundraising reports show challengers outraising several vulnerable House and Senate members in key races. Candidates continued to build up their campaign resources between the months of...

4 Ole Miss players to watch against Georgia football

The undefeated Ole Miss Rebels are preparing to face the Georgia Bulldogs. Ole Miss has found success by utilizing the transfer portal for key players. Georgia focuses on recruiting and developing high school talent rather than transfers. Key Ole...

Blue Angels won’t appear at Wings Over North Georgia Air Show because of government shutdown

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Blue Angels will not perform at this weekend’s Wings Over North Georgia Air Show in Rome because of the federal government shutdown. “The most recent vote today by the U.S. Senate did not result in an...

Legislators hear more about changing Georgia election law

Published 6:02 pm Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Ty Tagami, Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — State lawmakers wrapped up another marathon hearing on Georgia’s election procedures Thursday, ahead of possible legislative changes next year. The...

Voter mobilization group once led by Abrams and Warnock that helped drive Democrats' advances in Georgia reportedly shuts down

The Associated Press confirmed Thursday with the organization that it was shuttering. ATLANTA — The New Georgia Project, a Stacey Abrams founded voter mobilization group that rose to be a powerhouse political organizing force in the Peach State...