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From 11Alive.com, WSB-TV and 18 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. 11Alive.com58 minutes ago

    Georgia Election Coverage | How to watch live election results on 11Alive

    11Alive reporters and political experts will cover key races across Georgia.

  2. 11Alive.com58 minutes ago

    2026 midterms what-to-know: How ballots are counted in Georgia

    The counting process in Georgia is designed, in the wake of the contentious 2020 election period, to deliver preliminary results quickly.

  3. 11Alive.com58 minutes ago

    Georgia midterm election guide: These are the races that will be decided, candidates on the ballot

    With a number of high-profile statewide races on the ballot, this guide breaks down the candidates, their backgrounds and the major issues shaping their campaigns.

  4. 11Alive.com58 minutes ago

    Chaka Khan opens new plant-based cafe in metro Atlanta to serve up food with a purpose

  5. WSB-TV1 hour ago

    Why past financial mistakes do not define your current borrowing power

    Uncover how previous financial errors don't determine your borrowing power today. Empower your financial journey with expert advice.

  6. 11Alive.com1 hour ago

    Live Updates: The 2026 election in Georgia

    Today's general election includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.

  7. 11Alive.com1 hour ago

    What times do polls open and close in Georgia?

    Here are the voting hours for Election Day.

  8. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer2 hours ago

    Week 9 Fantasy Team Defense Rankings

    Will Anderson and the Texans D are ranked third thanks to a favorable matchup against the Chargers.

  9. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer2 hours ago

    Pacers Used Just Six Players Against the Hawks and It Didn't Go As Poorly As You'd Expect

    The Indiana Pacers had just six players available on Monday, but the depleted roster competed much better than anyone expected.

  10. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer2 hours ago

    Week 9 Fantasy Football Flex Rankings

    Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson improves by 11 spots in Fabs's flex ranks this week thanks to a favorable matchup at Dallas.

  11. 11Alive.com2 hours ago

    11Alive News at 11pm - Weekdays

    Watch breaking news, weather, and investigations for metro Atlanta.

  12. WTOC2 hours ago

    Georgia Southern Men win, Women lose to open College Hoops Season

    Georgia Southern Men's and Women's basketball teams both opened up the regular season on Monday.

  13. WSB-TV3 hours ago

    This political season, when you scroll down social media, how often is a bot writing the comments?

    A new report examining online conversations surrounding Georgia’s race for governor found potentially inauthentic accounts targeting both candidates, with hundreds showing signs of coordinated activity.

  14. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3 hours ago

    Georgia Election Day 2026: Live updates and results

    Follow the AJC’s live Election Day coverage of Georgia’s governor, Senate and local races, with voting updates and results as polls close at 7 p.m.

  15. FOX 5 Atlanta3 hours ago

    Monday night weather forecast

    Election Day morning temperatures will begin around 60 degrees inside the Atlanta perimeter and in the 50s for surrounding areas, well above the historical average low of 48 degrees for early November.

  16. FOX 5 Atlanta3 hours ago

    Kingston data center: City leaders approve special use permit

    Kingston city officials cleared the path Monday night for a massive 350,000-square-foot data center despite fierce community opposition.

  17. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3 hours ago

    Atlanta Braves' Sale, Weiss named finalists for BBWAA awards

    A pair of Braves — pitcher Chris Sale and manager Walt Weiss — were named finalists for the Baseball Writers Association of America awards.

  18. Rockdale Citizen4 hours ago

    Atlanta 108, Indiana 104

    ATLANTA (108)

    Also reported byGwinnett Daily Post

  19. FOX 5 Atlanta4 hours ago

    Keisha Lance Bottoms mounts final push in Atlanta

    Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms held her final campaign rally at her headquarters in southwest Atlanta, focusing on health care expansion and affordability.

  20. FOX 5 Atlanta4 hours ago

    Georgia beats Florida 27-8 in rivalry matchup

    Kirby Smart led the Georgia Bulldogs to a 27 to 8 victory over the Florida Gators inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. We take you beyond the score in this week's episode of Kirby Smart All Access.

  21. Atlanta News First4 hours ago

    Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads Hawks past short-handed Pacers

    Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a season-high 34 points as the Atlanta Hawks defeated a heavily depleted Indiana Pacers squad 108-104 on Monday night.

  22. FOX 5 Atlanta4 hours ago

    What Georgia voters need to know on Election Day

    Georgia voters heading to the polls on Nov. 3 can prepare by checking their polling place, bringing photo identification and reviewing their sample ballot.

  23. WRDW4 hours ago

    Ga. medical student receives mail-in ballot just a day before midterms

    One absentee voter from Cobb County says his ballot still hasn’t arrived the day before the midterm election.

    Also reported byAtlanta News First

  24. Marietta Daily Journal5 hours ago

    Meet : Pet of the Day

    Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, GA is looking for a loving home for , today's featured pet.

  25. FOX 5 Atlanta5 hours ago

    Lamar schools employee removed from campus during conduct probe

    School district officials removed an employee from Lamar County Primary School on Monday following misconduct allegations that prompted an immediate local and state investigation.

  26. Atlanta News First5 hours ago

    Atlanta relaunches water bill relief program

    It offers interest-free payment plans for up to three years with down payments starting at just 2.5%.

    Also reported byMajic ATLWABESecret AtlantaRough Draft Atlantaand 1 more

  27. Atlanta News First5 hours ago

    ‘I got to have water:’ Atlanta relaunches relief program for overdue water bills

    The debt spans more than 60,000 accounts across the city, officials said.

  28. Gwinnett Daily Post5 hours ago

    Two Gwinnett projects recognized for redevelopment impact

    Two Gwinnett redevelopment projects found themselves in the spotlight at the recent Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit.

  29. FOX 5 Atlanta5 hours ago

    Two found dead off Highway 136 in Gordon County

    Authorities in Gordon County are investigating after two people were found dead inside a Sugar Valley home over the weekend.

  30. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer6 hours ago

    When Will Kyle Monangai Return? Latest News on Bears RB

    Kyle Monangai is still dealing with thumb and toe injuries.

  31. Fulton Neighbor6 hours ago

    North Springs High open house highlights STEAM and career prep

    North Springs High School will host an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its campus in Sandy Springs.

  32. Fulton Neighbor6 hours ago

    Piedmont Oncology gala raises $1.4M for cancer research

    Piedmont Oncology’s second Luminaria gala held on Oct. 24 at the St. Regis Atlanta in Buckhead raised more than $1.4 million to support the ongoing expansion of cancer research and

  33. telemundoatlanta.com6 hours ago

    Lista de eliminados en Juego de Villanos: ¿Quiénes siguen en competencia?

    Descubre la lista de eliminados en Juego de Villanos de Telemundo. Consulta quiénes quedan en competencia, horarios y cómo ver en vivo.

  34. WNEG Radio6 hours ago

    Georgia Gas Prices Drop; Oil Bears Watching

    By Montrae Waiters, Spokesperson for GA AAA – The Auto Club Group Georgia gas prices continue to move lower this week, giving drivers additional relief at the pump. However, rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns about global supply disruptions could slow that trend in the coming weeks. The Georgia average currently stands at $3.58 per gallon, subject to overnight changes. “Georgia [...]

  35. FOX 5 Atlanta7 hours ago

    Falcons shutout in Tampa, head to Madrid vs Bengals

    B-Rich of The Waterboyz Show joined us to break down the Atlanta Falcons' brutal 16–0 shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how the team must regroup before flying to Madrid for Week 9.

  36. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News7 hours ago

    Dade County Visitor Spending Reaches $25.7 Million As Visitation Grows 10.4% In 2025

    Alliance for Dade - Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center announced that visitors spent $25.7 million in Dade County in 2025, supporting 149 jobs directly...

  37. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7 hours ago

    5 final thoughts from Falcons’ loss to Bucs

    Before the Falcons fly to Madrid for a Week 9 bout with the Cincinnati Bengals, here are five fast thoughts on Atlanta’s third loss in its last four games.

  38. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer7 hours ago

    Bears vs. Seahawks Prediction: Why Chicago Falls Short on Monday Night Football in Week 8

    Chicago's defense got a major boost from a midweek trade, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a stingy Seattle defense leave the Bears little room for error in Week 8.

  39. Southern Poverty Law Center7 hours ago

    Young, Black voters in the Deep South offer road map to get out the vote

    Every election cycle, voter participation campaigns ask how to get young Black voters to the polls. A better question gets asked far less often: What are those voters already telling us? Between December 2025 and March 2026, six focus groups brought together 39 young Black Southerners in Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi; and Montgomery, […]

  40. WSB-TV7 hours ago

    ‘That’s not true:’ Atlanta pastors warn of false election-date signs in Black communities

    Some local pastors think someone is putting out misinformation about the date of the big election to keep the black community from voting. A sign posted in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood suggests the election is Nov. 5, and not Tuesday, Nov. 3.