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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 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.

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.

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.

Early voting started statewide on Tuesday, giving voters three weeks to cast ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

“For me, this is all about ratepayers. Will this keep our rates low? That’s my biggest concern on a project like this.”

The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive end Charles Snowden to the active roster from the Washington Commanders’ practice squad on Wednesday.

Georgia has a weekend to catch its breath. Kirby Smart intends to make sure the Bulldogs also regain their footing.

The No. 2-ranked Georgia Southwestern State University men’s golf team closed its fall season in commanding fashion Tuesday, cruising to a 35-stroke victory at the Parris Island Legends Collegiate.

I’m not one who bows to SEC superiority

Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta Falcons Owner and Chairman, announced the addition of Arctos, a business of KKR, as a limited partner to the organization’s ownership group.

It’s been 13 years since the Atlanta Dream took their home court for a WNBA Finals game.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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).