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SportsGeorgia lands at No. 2 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026If you watched Georgia beat Florida 27-8 in Atlanta on Halloween, the committee noticed. The Bulldogs landed at No. 2 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 on Tuesday, with only undefeated Miami ahead of them. Utah is No. 3, and defending champion Indiana is No. 4.Today’s editionRead ElectionCobb voters lean yes on renewing the 1% SPLOST, with results still unofficialIf you voted in Cobb on Tuesday, the big question was whether to renew the 1% sales tax known as SPLOST. As of 11 p.m., a majority of voters were in favor. The tax is estimated to bring in $1.15 billion over its six-year life.Today’s editionRead DawgsKirby Smart says SEC players are practicing less but getting hurt moreGeorgia answered the Auburn upset in a big way. The No. 3 Bulldogs beat Florida 27-8 on Saturday in Atlanta, and every SEC team now has at least one loss.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Atlanta

From WSB-TV, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and 20 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WSB-TV27 minutes ago

    Low overhead can make a business idea easier to test

    Looking for good businesses to start without expensive rent or inventory? Compare ideas that keep overhead manageable from the beginning.

  2. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution28 minutes ago

    What worries Atlanta residents most

    This week, Georgianomics includes the election, housing affordability, a task force to address economic immobility and Atlanta brands going viral .

  3. CBS Atlanta33 minutes ago

    Gov. Kemp won't call special session to limit executive powers or redraw Georgia maps

    Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not call Georgia lawmakers back into a special session to limit executive branch powers or redraw voting districts following Tuesday's election.

    Also reported byFOX 5 Atlanta

  4. FOX 5 Atlanta43 minutes ago

    How to stop worry from ruining your day

    Leadership coach Angela Goodman has tips to help you release the worry.

  5. Fayette County News50 minutes ago

    Fayetteville Firefighter Honored with BA Flight

    Fayetteville Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Hyde flew with U.S. Navy Blue Angels as part of the “Key Influencer” program on Wednesday ahead of the annual Atlanta Air Show, held in Peachtree City.

  6. Fayette County News50 minutes ago

    Blue Angels Headline 2026 Atlanta Air Show

    U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlined the 2026 Atlanta Air Show last weekend as part of the 2026 Air Dot Show Tour.

  7. FOX 5 Atlanta55 minutes ago

    Casting Call: Atlanta Hawks jobs, TV roles and more

    Looking to break into the entertainment industry or take the next step in your career? FOX 5 entertainment insider Tess Hammock shares the latest paid casting opportunities and job openings across metro Atlanta.

  8. Rough Draft Atlanta1 hour ago

    Local No. 7: The backdrop for Tucker's incorporation

    Local No. 7 restaurant owner Luis Finley reflected on the establishment's long-standing role in supporting Tucker's community development and city incorporation ahead of the city's tenth anniversary celebration.

  9. 11Alive.com1 hour ago

    When does Keisha Lance-Bottoms take office as Georgia governor? Here's when she will be sworn in

    The newly elected governor takes the oath of office on the first day of the General Assembly session in January.

  10. WGAU Radio1 hour ago

    Georgia House races bring familiar faces and new winners to Congress

    Georgia's incumbent members of the U.S. House of Representatives held onto their seats in Tuesday's midterm elections, while several new candidates secured victories in other congressional districts.

  11. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1 hour ago

    Atlanta Braves Holdings releases third quarter financial report

    Total revenue for Atlanta Braves Holdings grew to $325 million in the third quarter, up 4% from the prior year period.

  12. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1 hour ago

    Economic inequality gets new focus in metro Atlanta, leading to task force

    Opportunity Rising, a new task force announced Wednesday during the ARC’s annual meeting, will evaluate the region’s economic inequality and identify barriers to mobility.

  13. Atlanta News First1 hour ago

    Car smashes into historic downtown Athens building, causes partial collapse

    It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the crash.

  14. Tifton Gazette1 hour ago

    Locate South Georgia formalizes partnership with Czech business group

    The Czech Business Incubator Atlanta and Locate South Georgia formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding Oct. 9.

  15. WUGA1 hour ago

    2026 midterm election results

    Georgia experienced a blue wave in statewide races for the 2026 midterms, sweeping the state’s top executive offices and possibly flipping the State House of Representatives.

  16. FOX 5 Atlanta1 hour ago

    Sam Juergens producer brings Jimmy Stewart’s untold story to theaters

    The film focuses on the untold true story of America’s most beloved actor, and the iconic role that saved him.

  17. Rough Draft Atlanta2 hours ago

    Did you miss these October 2026 Atlanta restaurant openings?

    Check out this roundup of recent restaurant openings and upcoming restaurant announcements you might have missed in October.

  18. WSB-TV2 hours ago

    Election 2026: Former MLB slugger Mark Teixeira elected to Congress

    Mark Teixeira hit the last of his 409 career home runs a decade ago. On Tuesday, the former MLB slugger connected solidly again, as he won election to the House of Representatives in Texas' 21st Congressional District.

  19. Tifton Gazette2 hours ago

    Bottoms claims place in history as first Black woman elected to govern a state

    Georgia voters made history Tuesday, electing for the first time in 238 years of statehood a woman — and a Black person — as governor.

    Also reported by11Alive.comWSB-TVGeorgia Public Broadcasting

  20. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2 hours ago

    ServeGuard app helps diners communicate food allergies to restaurant staff

    Developed by a former server and current Georgia Tech student, the ServeGuard app helps diners communicate allergies to restaurant staff.

  21. CBS Atlanta2 hours ago

    Keisha Lance Bottoms surprised by lopsided win in Georgia governor's race: "I thought it could be much closer"

    Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the first Black woman to serve as governor in any state in the country.

  22. Creative Loafing Atlanta2 hours ago

    NBA: Mavericks @ Spurs | 11/04/2026 9:30 PM | CL

    Be part of the action as the Dallas Mavericks take on the San Antonio Spurs in Shared Reality at Cosm. Go courtside and take the NBA to a new level as every play comes to life around you. [Time subject to change*] The chase for the Larry O’Brien Trophy starts at Cosm. This NBA season, wrap yourself in the heart-pounding action of every foul, three-pointer, and dunk from on the court in Shared Reality. Experience the game like never before. *Event times hosted by Cosm may be subject to change due to scheduling conflicts. Cosm reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust the start or en

  23. WGAU Radio2 hours ago

    Georgia breaks midterm voter turnout record with more than 4 million ballots cast

    The numbers are preliminary, with the final vote count still pending.

    Also reported byMetro Atlanta CEO

  24. Georgia Asian Times2 hours ago

    AAPI Candidates Win Big Across Metro Atlanta as One Georgia House Seat Hangs by 27 Votes

    Fourteen of 16 AAPI legislative candidates won on Tuesday, setting up a larger AAPI presence under the Gold Dome in January.

  25. FOX 5 Atlanta2 hours ago

    Falcons arrive in Madrid, head straight to practice

    The Atlanta Falcons arrived in Madrid, Spain, early Wednesday morning and headed straight from the airport to the practice field as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday's NFL international matchup. FOX 5 Sports' Justin Felder reports from Madrid, where the team held a light workout at Real Madrid's training facility just hours after its transatlantic flight.

  26. WSB-TV2 hours ago

    Gov. Brian Kemp will not call special session on redistricting, governor’s powers

    Gov. Brian Kemp says he won't call a special session and that he respects results of “secure, accessible and fair elections.”

  27. Marietta Daily Journal2 hours ago

    Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 11/03/2026

    The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 11/03/2026. The following 4 establishments were inspected.

  28. Streetz 94.52 hours ago

    Episode: 116 Yung Joc & The Streetz Morning Takeover Ft. MzShyneka & Shawty

    Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. CLICK HERE FOR MORE EXCLUSIVE CONTENT @Streetz945atl

  29. Albany Herald2 hours ago

    Tony’s Take | Imagine | Seasons | Lockout | Edition 119

    Falcons fans have grown accustomed to setting infamous records. No, I’m not going to recap the Super Bowl.

  30. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer2 hours ago

    6 Truths About the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Heading Into Week 9 at Chicago Bears

    The NFL's top rushing offense and a league-best 16 takeaways carry Tampa Bay into Soldier Field, where Jeffery Simmons waits for Baker Mayfield's offense.

  31. FOX 5 Atlanta2 hours ago

    Pedestrian struck by vehicle in DeKalb County

    A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Glenwood Road and Lynn Lane in DeKalb County.

  32. CBS Atlanta2 hours ago

    Zoo Atlanta announces six critically endangered Bali myna chicks born under breeding program

    Zoo Atlanta visitors can now see one of the world's rarest bird species.

  33. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2 hours ago

    Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he won’t call special session to redraw maps

    The governor’s announcement comes hours after Bottoms’ historic victory, which ended 24 years of GOP control of the Governor’s Mansion.

  34. ARTS ATL2 hours ago

    At Jackson Fine Art, Sam Taylor-Johnson looks back at the selves she was

    Sam Taylor-Johnson's latest photography exhibition She Was I explores the famous photographer's trajectory as an artist, not only through her own self-portraits, but through who she was behind the lens as she captured portraits of others.

  35. ARTS ATL2 hours ago

    Podcast: Shepard Fairey, Stay Productive, Potential Spam and more on ATL Arts Collective

    Featured contributor Will Feagins Jr. discusses his documentary series Our Voices, Our Lives, and Shepard Fairey brings new art to Atlanta. Plus, a look inside Stay Productive, the annual gathering of Atlanta beatmakers, a behind-the-scenes conversation with Potential Spam Comedy and ArtsATL’s Best Bets for the week. :: Prefer to…

  36. Metro Atlanta CEO2 hours ago

    Georgia Midterm Election Results

    Also reported byMiddle Georgia CEOColumbus CEO

  37. Creative Loafing Atlanta2 hours ago

    Ronnie Bullock’s 5 Man Trio at Northside Tave... | 11/04/2026 10:00 PM | CL

    Ronnie Bullock is a classically trained saxophonist with a degree in music performance. Based in Atlanta, he also works as a keyboardist and music director with local and touring acts.

  38. Creative Loafing Atlanta3 hours ago

    Blind Willie’s Jazz Night at Blind Willie's | 11/04/2026 8:30 PM | CL

  39. Creative Loafing Atlanta3 hours ago

    Back By Popular Demand | 11/04/2026 7:30 PM | CL

    A Women of Rock tribute show fronted by Adena and Julie, celebrating female rock and pop stars from the 80s, 90s, and today, with a five-piece backing band.

  40. Creative Loafing Atlanta3 hours ago

    Karaoke Night W/ Music Mike | 11/04/2026 8:00 PM | CL

    Join us (almost) every Wednesday night at Boggs Social & Supply for Karaoke Night with Music Mike!8-11PM | FREE

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Atlanta’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • FultonFulton County's election board held a special meeting before polls closed Tuesday night to address scanner issues affecting roughly 1,000 early votes at two precincts.

    Fulton County's election board held a special meeting before polls closed Tuesday night to address scanner issues affecting roughly 1,000 early votes at two precincts.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: 11Alive.com

  • DeKalbDeKalb's election night results are preliminary, unofficial and incomplete, and they're posted on the county's election results webpage.

    DeKalb's election night results are preliminary, unofficial and incomplete, and they're posted on the county's election results webpage. The Board of Registration and Elections holds a pre-certification meeting Fri., Nov. 6, at noon and votes on certification Mon., Nov. 9, at noon, both at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: On Common Ground News

  • Georgia TechGeorgia Tech opened the Scott Cross era with a 75-55 win over Hampton at McCamish Pavilion.

    Georgia Tech opened the Scott Cross era with a 75-55 win over Hampton at McCamish Pavilion. The Jackets grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and held Hampton to 28% shooting, but they had 18 turnovers and made only 4 of 28 3-pointers. Cross, in his first year, is working with an almost entirely new roster after an ACC-worst finish.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, CBS Sports

  • ChathamNinety minutes after polls closed, Chatham County's count began at the Elections Board headquarters.

    Ninety minutes after polls closed, Chatham County's count began at the Elections Board headquarters. Forty temporary election workers checked in boxes from the county's 88 precincts.

    Around Georgia · Today’s editionSource: The Current

  • Prep footballAppling County is the unanimous new No. 1 in Class 3A in the AJC Varsity Composite rankings after beating former No.

    Appling County is the unanimous new No. 1 in Class 3A in the AJC Varsity Composite rankings after beating former No. 1 Toombs County 11-7. Thomas County Central (6A), Sandy Creek (4A) and Heard County (2A) are also unanimous No. 1s.

    Around Georgia · Today’s editionSource: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

  • Johns CreekMedley has opened its first phase with its speculative office space fully leased, Toro Development Company announced.

    Medley has opened its first phase with its speculative office space fully leased, Toro Development Company announced. It's the first spec office project in metro Atlanta to open fully leased in more than a decade. Toro's firm acquired the aging State Farm campus in 2024.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: Metro Atlanta CEO, ajc

  • HawksThe Hawks beat the Pacers 108-104 on Monday in Indianapolis.

    The Hawks beat the Pacers 108-104 on Monday in Indianapolis. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a season-high 34 points, and Indiana dressed only six players, the fewest of any NBA team this season. Atlanta hosts Washington at State Farm Arena on Fri., Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta News First, Atlanta events calendar

  • BravesChris Sale is a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award, and Walt Weiss is a finalist for NL manager of the year, the BBWAA announced Monday.

    Chris Sale is a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award, and Walt Weiss is a finalist for NL manager of the year, the BBWAA announced Monday. Sale posted a 2.16 ERA and struck out 200 batters. The manager award will be announced Nov. 10 and the Cy Young Nov. 11.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, atlantanewsfirst.com

  • DreamThe Dream fell to the Golden State Valkyries 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday.

    The Dream fell to the Golden State Valkyries 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday. Angel Reese had eight points and 12 rebounds. "I love our team," coach Karl Smesko said.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: Atlanta News First, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

  • GasGeorgia drivers are paying an average of $3.58 per gallon for regular, according to AAA data, compared with $4.17 nationally.

    Georgia drivers are paying an average of $3.58 per gallon for regular, according to AAA data, compared with $4.17 nationally. AAA says rising oil prices could affect how long the relief lasts.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: FOX 5 Atlanta, WNEG Radio