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Harris tears into Trump, praises Gen Z in closing argument to Georgia voters

Democratic 2024 presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris blasted former President Trump and praised young voters in what was likely her final campaign speech in Georgia. Harris spoke to supporters in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, three days before ...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to visit Georgia before Election Day: Live updates

Election Day is fast approaching in Georgia. Follow along with the AJC for live updates throughout the day and beyond.

Flipped or fluke? Georgia readies for monumental 2024 vote

Both presidential campaigns have fought hard for Georgia's 16 electoral votes. The outcome of the race could settle the question of whether Georgia remains a swing state.

Raffensperger says viral video of alleged voting fraud ‘obviously fake’ and likely foreign meddling in Georgia’s elections

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Thursday said the state had been targeted by election disinformation, pointing to a viral video of alleged voter fraud that he suggested could be the result of foreign meddling.

Harris set to rally Atlanta voters Saturday, Trump to speak in Macon on Sunday

With Election Day nearing, both campaigns are making a final effort to energize supporters and sway undecided voters in the state.

What channel is the Georgia vs. Florida game on?

TV channel and live stream links for the Nov. 2 Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators Week 10 college football matchup.

UConn vs. Georgia State prediction, odds, spread, time: 2024 Week 10 college football picks by proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks for Georgia State Panthers vs. Connecticut Huskies on Friday on CBS Sports Network

Georgia Presidential Polling: Four days until election, here's where Harris, Trump stand

Election Day is Tuesday, and Georgia is a tight battleground state. Millions have already taken part in advanced voting, but here's what polls are showing.

Georgia-Florida football game to be played in Atlanta in 2026

The future of the Georgia-Florida rivalry has been settled, with both schools announcing an agreement on the continuation of the series.

Georgia's top election official warns of fake online video

Georgia's top election official warned Thursday that a fake video circulating online claiming to show voter fraud in the state is "likely foreign interference."

Donald Trump is returning to Georgia this weekend for his final 2024 rally here

Former President Donald Trump is returning to Georgia on Sunday for what’s expected to be his final stop in the battleground state before the election.

Rapper Young Thug accepts plea deal in what has become Georgia’s longest criminal trial

Williams’ plea deal is the latest development in what has become Georgia’s longest criminal trial in history. Earlier this week, Whitaker commented, for the first time publicly since she took over the trial less than six months ago, that she believed there is evidence of an organized crime-like conspiracy.

Georgia State vs UConn Prediction and Picks: Sheffield, Robinson Sparkle for Huskies

The Georgia State Panthers are in great danger of making it five straight losses on Friday vs. an improving and motivated UConn Huskies team, as Jeremy Jones' college football betting picks explain.

Rapper Young Thug to be released on house arrest for time served as part of plea deal in Georgia RICO case

Rapper Young Thug, whose legal name is Jeffrey Lamar Williams, has accepted a plea deal, changing his plea to guilty on gang-related charges in Fulton County, Georgia.

Marvel’s ‘Armor Wars’ with Don Cheadle potentially shooting Georgia in 2025

Potential good news for the Georgia TV and film business: Marvel is reportedly planning to spend seven months next year shooting Don Cheadle’s “Armor Wars.” Productionlist.com has “Armor Wars” now listed as an active project with scheduled production dates between Jan. 6 and Aug. 4, 2025.

Bill Clinton says it’s OK to vote for Harris even though Trump’s economy ‘was better’

Former President Bill Clinton seemingly conceded to voters in the swing state of Michigan that the economy was better under former President Donald Trump's leadership.

YSL defendant Yak Gotti rejects plea deal, attorney says

Douglas Weinstein, who represents Gotti, stated his client “fully intends to take this to the jury and get our not guilty verdicts and go home."

Ken Chesebro, 2020 fake elector architect, has N.Y. law license suspended

Just ahead of Election Day, the ruling is a timely reminder of the plot to subvert the 2020 election and the potential consequences of trying to overthrow this one.

Georgia's president refuses to appear before prosecutors in election fraud probe

The Prosecutor’s Office in Georgia announced on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into alleged vote rigging in last weekend’s parliamentary election. #EuropeNews

Florida vs Georgia Prediction and Picks: Offenses Won't Explode Early

Considering the way these teams will want to match up, our Florida vs. Georgia predictions don't expect a ton of early scoring.

How Election Deniers Took Over Georgia’s Election System

Election deniers at the county level—influenced by the likes of Greene and members of the state board—could use false claims of fraud to refuse certification in defiance of the law, furthering the distrust of the election process that Trump’s movement has weaponized so successfully.

An elegy for Georgia’s democracy

The West must see Georgia as a warning, pointing to the growing sophistication of authoritarian political technologies, which have implications for foreign elections as well as those at home.

Q&A: South Georgia podcaster, writer describes Winnersville Classic and what’s at stake

Today’s interviewee is Phil Jones, host of the “Extra Point! with Phil Jones” high school football show and the “Next Take Georgia” podcast and a writer for ITG Next. Jones is based in Valdosta, site of Friday night’s Winnersville Classic between Lowndes and Valdosta.

When the Weight of Democracy Is on Your Shoulders

In Minnesota, Democrats have a 68-64 edge in the House, with two vacancies, after shepherding a sweeping agenda that helped make Gov. Tim Walz a progressive star. A special Senate election will determine the balance of power in that chamber, which is tied.

Some US Muslims struggle to find a candidate they can tolerate supporting for president

Just four years ago, most U.S. Muslim voters supported Democratic President Joe Biden. But with his administration's support for Israel and handling of the wars in the Middle East leaving many of them feeling outraged and ignored,

Three of the most important down-ballot races facing Georgians in the 2024 election

Nov. 5 won't just be an Election Day for president. Here's what to know about Georgia's less high profile but crucial races to watch.

In Georgia, Harris Supporters Pull Together and Fight the Odds

Kannan Udayarajan, chair of the Forsyth County Democratic Committee, said a Black friend who had grown up in Atlanta warned him of the area's history when he began protesting Donald Trump four years ago by standing along Route 141 holding American and Biden flags.

Election security in Georgia includes panic buttons and Narcan

Following a tumultuous 2020 election in Georgia, security measures now include panic buttons and Narcan. Learn more.

Cognitive Decline? Trump Goes on Weird Tangent Explaining Water

After taking jabs at Kamala Harris and his second debate moderators at a North Carolina rally Wednesday afternoon, Trump suddenly turned to Hurricane Helene, the category storm that devastated large swaths of the state earlier this month, leaving 130 people dead and damaging key infrastructure beyond repair.

Gov. Kemp extends State of Emergency for Georgia following Hurricane Helene

ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp is extending the State of Emergency for Georgia that was put in place following Hurricane Helene. Kemp posted on X that "Georgians impacted by Hurricane Helene need every resource available as they continue to recover."

Georgia’s EU accession halted ‘due to actions’ by government

TBILISI, Georgia — The European Commission is unlikely to recommend opening accession talks with Georgia in the near future, to judge by a report on the matter released Wednesday. The document is another nail in the coffin of Georgia’s aspirations to ...

Georgia may be ‘ghost town’ on Election Day as 45% of votes already cast

ATLANTA — Georgia polling locations may be a “ghost town” next Tuesday, Nov. 5, on what has historically been the busiest day for voters to cast their ballot, according to a senior state elections official. To date, 45% of the 7.2 million registered ...

What to expect in Georgia on Election Day

Georgia voters are once again expected to play a pivotal role in the presidential election on Nov. 5, even as many are focusing on recovering and rebuilding from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene.

Georgia polling places could be ‘ghost town’ on Election Day after heavy early voting

Georgia election officials say nearly 3.3 million people either voted early in person or had absentee ballots accepted.

Georgians urged to drop off mail-in ballots as early voting continues breaking records

If you are one of the 140,000 Georgians who have your absentee ballot and haven't put it in the mail yet, elections officials say you should drop it off in-person to make sure your vote counts.

Biden ‘deeply alarmed’ by democratic backsliding in Georgia after election outcry

U.S. president calls on authorities in Tbilisi to investigate election violations and to repeal a Russian-style “foreign agent” law.

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