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Georgia, Atlanta and Keisha Lance Bottoms

Georgia governor's race draws the former mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms took a big step Monday toward running for governor of Georgia in 2026, about four years after the Democrat broke Atlanta tradition by skipping a second mayoral run.

USA TODAY · 11h

Former Atlanta mayor forms committee to consider 2026 run for Georgia governor

Bottoms joins state Sen. Jason Esteves of Atlanta in the 2026 gubernatorial race on the Democratic side. Multiple news outlets have reported that former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams of Atlanta, a two-time Democratic nominee for governor, also is considering mounting a third bid for the state's highest office.

The Hill on MSN · 16h

Keisha Lance Bottoms moves closer to Georgia governor bid

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is moving closer toward an official run for Georgia governor after she filed paperwork on Monday that would allow her to receive campaign

Georgia, Brian Kemp and Apalachee High School

The Associated Press on MSN · 11h

As Gov. Brian Kemp signs Georgia school safety law, supporters look to implementing it

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed a law that supporters hope will prevent future school shootings like the one that killed two students and two teachers on Sept. 4 at the Apalachee High School northeast of Atlanta.

11Alive · 9h

Gov. Kemp signs school safety bills into law

When he made his appearance, Gov. Kemp’s staff had lined up scores of backers on a staircase, giving an upbeat tone to a piece of legislation rooted in tragedy. "This was a real step forward. Before,

WABE · 9h

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs bills to restrict trans athlete participation in schools, create school safety measures

A Georgia bill barring transgender athletes from participating in interscholastic sports teams that align with their gender identity is now law.

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New mixed-use development on GA Tech campus will have dorm rooms, retail spaces

The five-story building will house 55 new student residences along with a coffee shop and other retail spaces.

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Georgia Man Facing Murder Charges After Allegedly Concealing HIV-Positive Status from Wife Before Her Death

A Georgia man is facing a felony murder charge after family and prosecutors allege he knowingly did not reveal his ...

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Supreme Court hears arguments on case about FBI raid on wrong Georgia home

An Atlanta woman whose house was wrongly raided by the FBI will go before the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a key case over when people can sue to try to hold federal law enforcement accountable.

FOX 5 Atlanta on MSN17h

Georgia leads nation in REAL ID compliance ahead of May 7 deadline

Starting May 7, 2025, only REAL ID-compliant licenses or passports will be accepted at TSA checkpoints. To get a REAL ID, ...

A 'river' of 10 million birds fly over Georgia skies nightly this week, migrating north

Some of those songs may be from year-round residents of your nearby park or backyard. Others are just stopping in for a day or two. At night, "Our skies are filled with this river of migrating birds, ...

Hoodline12h

Deputy Killed, Another Critically Wounded Near Augusta, Georgia in Shootout During Traffic Stop

A Georgia deputy was killed, another wounded during a traffic stop shootout with James Blake Montgomery, who later died in ...

WTAP8h

Atlanta drivers incorrectly ticketed by speed cameras

Warning lights intended to alert drivers when speed cameras issue tickets were not working. Now, some drivers will get ...

Atlanta News First on MSN5h

Georgia voters react to Trump’s first 100 days

President Donald Trump’s allies continue to praise the administration and its efforts during his first 100 days in office.

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