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Voters will decide on Dougherty County Commision District 4 in Nov. 3 election
Only one competitive Dougherty County Commission race remains to be decided on Nov. 3. Democratic challenger Anthony Patterson is the challenger for incumbent Republican Russell Gray in District 4.
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Voters will decide on Dougherty County Commision District 4 in Nov. 3 election
Only one competitive Dougherty County Commission race remains to be decided on Nov. 3. Democratic challenger Anthony Patterson is the challenger for incumbent Republican Russell Gray in District 4.
Lee commissioners adopt 29.71-mill tax levy, including school bond payments
Lee County commissioners adopted a combined county and school property tax rate of 29.71 mills Monday, formalizing a levy that includes 17.96 mills for school operations and a separate 0.58-mill charge to repay school bonds.
Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Albany during first week of early voting
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms made a campaign stop in Albany on Friday. Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs through Oct. 30.
A new generation takes the field in southwest Georgia
At Daniels Kennels on Saturday, the lessons moved from checking dogs’ feet to tying knots, giving horses room and handling a loss. Professional trainers were teaching young people how to compete in field trials — and the daily responsibilities that come with a sport built around animals.
Turnout steady during first week of early voting in Dougherty County
Early voting started statewide on Tuesday, giving voters three weeks to cast ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Albany considers battery storage system to address electricity surplus
“For me, this is all about ratepayers. Will this keep our rates low? That’s my biggest concern on a project like this.”
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Voters will decide on Dougherty County Commision District 4 in Nov. 3 election
Only one competitive Dougherty County Commission race remains to be decided on Nov. 3. Democratic challenger Anthony Patterson is the challenger for incumbent Republican Russell Gray in District 4.
Cowboys give coach Brian Schottenheimer vote of confidence
The Dallas Cowboys stumbled to their fourth loss in six games this season on Sunday, but coach Brian Schottenheimer doesn’t have to fear for his job, according to team executive vice president Stephen Jones.
Georgia Southwestern golf now ranked No. 2
The Georgia Southwestern State University men’s golf team climbed to No. 2 in the latest Bushnell/Golfweek NCAA Division II Coaches Poll released Friday, Oct. 16, matching its position in the Scoreboard powered by Clippd national computer rankings.
Lee commissioners adopt 29.71-mill tax levy, including school bond payments
Lee County commissioners adopted a combined county and school property tax rate of 29.71 mills Monday, formalizing a levy that includes 17.96 mills for school operations and a separate 0.58-mill charge to repay school bonds.
Reports: Auburn dismisses star LB Xavier Atkins
Star linebacker Xavier Atkins was dismissed from the Auburn football team, multiple media outlets reported.
FSU’s Mike Norvell: Holding penalty on Hail Mary ‘absolute joke’
Two days after Florida State’s double-overtime loss to rival Miami on Saturday, Seminoles coach Mike Norvell criticized the officiating, taking issue with a holding penalty that nullified a potential Hail Mary touchdown and the interception that ended the game.
Voter Guide 2026
These 3 constitutional amendments are on the 2026 ballot in GA
Georgia voters will be charged with deciding the fate of three constitutional amendments on this year’s ballot.
They include measures to shore up funding for the future of 911 systems, an increase on the amount of agricultural and timber property that can be classified for conservation use, and changes to how probate judges are elected across the state.
Voting in the Georgia 2026 midterm elections? Here’s key information
Georgia’s 2026 general election could be one of the most impactful in the country, so residents need to be sure they understand how to register to vote and where to find their polling place.
Never voted in Georgia? Here’s what you need to know before Nov. 3
If you want to vote in Georgia’s Nov. 3 general election, there are three essential steps: register by Oct. 5, check your registration, and decide how you want to vote.
Essential information for voting in Georgia in 2026
Georgia’s Nov. 3 general election is closer than it feels, and the voter registration deadline is Oct. 5. Here’s who is eligible to vote, how to get on the voting rolls, what to bring to the polls and where barriers exist to vote in Georgia.
Race for GA governor’s office in the national spotlight
Georgia voters will elect their next governor in the Nov. 3 midterm. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) will run against Jackson Healthcare founder Rick Jackson (R).

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Cowboys give coach Brian Schottenheimer vote of confidence
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