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Vice President Kamala Harris holding campaign rally in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to the Peach State on Saturday for an Atlanta campaign rally. The exact details of when and where her event are scheduled have not been made public. Harris is expected to stay in the Atlanta area and attend church services at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday morning.

Why is Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium? What to know of neutral game

Here's why Notre Dame is playing Georgia Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, plus a look at the Irish's recent and future neutral-site games:

Seahawks vs Falcons Picks & Predictions for Week 7: Expect Plenty of Points in GA

Yes, the Seahawks hope to welcome back defensive difference-makers Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II, and Julian Love, but there are still key injuries in the secondary, and they’re giving up 144.7 rushing yards per game this year (seventh worst in the NFL).

Report: Georgia Tech starting QB Haynes King will miss game vs. Notre Dame football with injury

Notre Dame football reportedly will face Georgia Tech backup quarterback Zach Pyron with Haynes King out on Saturday

Barack Obama and Kamala Harris will campaign together in Georgia

Former President Barack Obama will join Vice President Kamala Harris for the first time on the campaign trail this election season with a rally next week in Georgia as Democrats race to turn out more Black voters.

Can Georgia Tech take advantage of No. 12 Notre Dame’s depleted defense?

Cornerback Benjamin Morrison’s season-ending hip injury is a serious loss for No. 12 Notre Dame’s already depleted defense as the Irish prepare to face Georgia Tech.

Trump rallies in Georgia with early voting underway

Former President Trump rallied in Georgia on Tuesday, the first day of early voting in the state, urging supporters to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day in the crucial battleground state. “Early mail-in voting in your state is now underway,

Georgia economic growth slow but steady, unemployment rate at 3.6%

Georgia's economy in September had modest job growth and a small increase in the number of unemployed workers.

Ga. ballot measure would cap rises in homes’ taxable value

With early balloting underway, voters are deciding on a state constitutional amendment that would limit valuation increases for property tax purposes to the yearly rate of inflation.

Pod of Gold: Previewing Notre Dame’s matchup against Georgia Tech

ND Insiders Tom Noie and Mike Berardino, along with WNDU Sports Coordinator Jackson Neill, preview the Georgia Tech game while recapping the win over Stanford.

Democrats struggle to limit the loss of black voters in Georgia

Fully 33% of Georgia’s registered voters are black—more than in any other swing state. Polls put Ms Harris’s support ten points lower among black voters in Georgia than Mr. Biden’s share in 2020. Sources: Catalist; YouGov; The Economist

La Niña developing this winter | What that means for north Georgia

On the opposite side of the spectrum, El Niño is when sea surface temperatures are warmer than average. Easterly winds near the equator weaken or, in some cases, even change direction to blow from west to east. ENSO neutral occurs when sea surface temperatures are near normal.

Georgia to receive more than $119M in Helene relief, Biden administration says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia will receive more than $119 million in federal funding to aid the recovery effort from Hurricane Helene, according to the Biden administration. The money is part of more than $1.8 billion approved for recovery efforts nationwide.

Trump speaks at Ga. campaign event, mentions Laken Riley

During his remarks, Trump mentioned Laken Riley, the Augusta University nursing student who was killed on the University of Georgia campus in February. Jose Ibarra, an immigrant from Venezuela who was in the country without proper documentation, was charged in connection to her death.

A Weary Trump Whips Up Anger in Atlanta

The 78-year-old Republican candidate was standing onstage at an opera house in Atlanta, looking out at red hats amid red plush seats. Mr. Trump, who likes to play Luciano Pavarotti at his rallies, is ordinarily something of a one-man opera himself. And yet, over the course of one hour on Tuesday evening, he sounded strangely muted.

Frost Advisory for metro Atlanta; Freeze Warning for extreme north Georgia mountains

A Freeze Warning has been issued for Fannin, Union, Towns, and Rabun counties, with protective advice for outdoor pipes. ATLANTA - Metro Atlanta will experience one of its coldest nights of the season on Wednesday evening and will wake up to possible frost early Thursday morning.

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds campaign rally in Atlanta as early voting begins

More than 250,000 Georgians cast ballots on Tuesday, the first day of early in-person voting in the southern swing state.

Hey, Michigan: manufacturing goes where the growth is — in Georgia

Georgia is among the leaders in growth, partly because it's a center for electric vehicle development. The state boasts 433,000 manufacturing jobs.

Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout

Former first lady Michelle Obama will headline a rally in Atlanta a week before the Nov. 5 election alongside celebrities and civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color.

Election 2024 updates: Harris appears with Charlemagne tha God; Trump hosts Georgia rally

Election Day is just three weeks away. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their pitches to voters across the country.

Frost Advisory issued for metro Atlanta, Freeze Warning in the mountains

Alive has issued a Weather Impact Alert as temperatures will drop to their coldest of the season early Thursday morning

Georgia judge blocks ballot counting rule and says county officials must certify election results

The rulings are victories for Democrats, liberal voting rights groups and some legal experts who have raised concerns over Donald Trump’s allies.

Republicans challenge more than 63K Georgia voters, but few removed from rolls

While Georgia has seen a surge in challenges to the qualifications of voters by Republicans, a new survey shows counties have removed just a small number of voters from the rolls.

Nathan Wade testified about Georgia election probe on Capitol Hill. Here’s what he said.

Read the opening statement former Fulton County special prosecutor delivered to the House Judiciary Committee about Georgia' election interference investigation

In Georgia, Trump paints dark picture of Democratic policies as early voting starts

Racing to win more metro Atlanta votes, former President Donald Trump made two campaign stops in the region Tuesday.

Georgia man wanted for 2017 rape, incest charges

The initial arrest in 2013 by Sandy Springs police for simple battery eventually led to more serious charges through an investigation by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, which resulted in the 2017 indictment.

Georgia voters motivated by Harris-Trump contest flock to polls in record numbers on first day

The previous record was 136,000 votes on the first day of advanced voting in 2020, according to Georgia Secretary of State officials. In polling places across vote-rich metro Atlanta, backers of both political parties showed up in droves to back their ...

Election certification is mandatory, Georgia judge rules

A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ruled that election results must be certified in Georgia, according to an order handed down on Monday.

Atlanta weather: North Georgia mountains brace for Frost Advisory, sub-freezing nights

A Frost Advisory has been issued for the extreme North Georgia mountains with below average temperatures closer to Atlanta.

The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2028

The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta in 2028 at the home of the Falcons, following a vote of approval by NFL team owners on Tuesday at the league's annual fall meeting

Brett Kavanaugh's Words Used to Thwart Last-Minute Georgia Voting Changes

A warning by Supreme Court judge Brett Kavanaugh that hand-counting ballots can lead to "chaos and confusion" has been used by a Georgia judge to strike down a new election rule. Judge Robert McBurney appeared to choose Kavanaugh's words to counter any Republican challenge to the Supreme Court.

Georgia breaks turnout record for first day of early voting

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Early voting in Georgia’s hugely consequential presidential, congressional, and state and local elections begins Tuesday, with the Nov. 5, 2024, election now only three weeks away.

Georgia Supreme Court rejects appeal in foster child murder case

Jennifer Rosenbaum was found guilty of felony murder, child cruelty, and other charges in 2019 and was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years.

NFL announces Atlanta will host Super Bowl LXII in 2028, marking fourth time city landed big event

ATLANTA — Welcome to Super Bowl LXII, where the players play. The NFL announced Tuesday afternoon that Atlanta will host Super Bowl LXII. The game will be played in February 2028 and mark the fourth time Atlanta has hosted the Super Bowl, and the second in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta to host Super Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2028

The last time the ATL was host city was back in 2019 with Mercedes-Benz Stadium serving as the venue for Super Bowl LIII. The city was lit with excitement for that game, with numerous events and celebrities flocking to Atlanta as the New England Patriots took on the LA Rams. The Patriots ended up beating the Rams 13-3 in that game.

Atlanta named Super Bowl LXII host in 2028

Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will play host to Super Bowl LXII in 2028, the NFL announced at its Fall League meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday. The announcement was made following a proposal review by the NFL’s Fan Engagement & Major Events Committee and a vote by full ownership.

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