State government, courts, rural Georgia, and statewide policy
After a stretch of record-breaking temperatures, CBS News reports that significant weather changes are on the way for Georgia. AtlantaStar explores the climate-driven volatility affecting the state.
October 15, 2026
Georgia's State Election Board has asked the DOJ and DHS to step in regarding an election equipment update, raising questions for Atlanta voters about voting infrastructure and security.
October 4, 2026
Georgia Democrats are setting their sights on the state's most conservative congressional seat, betting that national Republican headwinds and unpopular policies could make even deep-red districts competitive in the midterms.
October 3, 2026
A federal judge has dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking unredacted voter information from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
October 1, 2026
A new report highlights how Georgia preschool students are getting an early introduction to journalism through a World News Day initiative, underscoring the growing push for media literacy in the state's classrooms.
September 29, 2026
CBS News raises the question of whether Georgia's brutal heat wave may break soon, but climate experts warn that temporary relief does not change the long-term warming trend.
September 22, 2026
Atlanta news station WSB-TV has released a new report highlighting the opioid crisis affecting communities across Georgia, according to a Google News aggregation.
September 21, 2026
Georgia’s youngest-ever elected Black mayor, 23, has been removed from office following allegations of explicit texts with an 18-year-old and misuse of city funds. The case underscores accountability challenges facing young leaders across the state.
September 20, 2026
A new report from The Atlantic suggests Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is taking an unconventional political approach, but details remain scarce.
September 20, 2026
Georgia health officials have confirmed two additional measles cases linked to a daycare outbreak in Atlanta, raising concerns about community spread.
September 16, 2026
Georgia communities hit hard by Hurricane Helene are waiting to learn whether critical water infrastructure repairs will receive federal dollars, as climate change makes such storms more destructive.
September 12, 2026
Spectrum News featured Aaron Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth at Georgia Power, highlighting the utility's role in Atlanta's energy and economic landscape.
September 3, 2026
Georgia residents are buying from local growers as a Cyclospora outbreak raises concerns about imported produce, according to a new report.
August 31, 2026
A new Georgia proposal would create a task force to oversee Flock surveillance cameras, according to WSB-TV, raising questions for Atlanta-area communities.
August 25, 2026
Four Savannah police officers were arrested over alleged Flock Safety surveillance misuse, raising urgent oversight questions for Georgia law enforcement.
August 24, 2026
Georgia political leaders are pushing back on an upcoming address by Donald Trump, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. AtlantaStar has the latest.
August 23, 2026
U.S. House lawmakers called for the shutdown of a Georgia immigration detention center during a recent visit, according to CBS News.
August 20, 2026
Georgia has recorded its seventh measles case as more kindergartners enter school with vaccine exemptions, raising concerns for Atlanta families and health advocates.
August 19, 2026
New research shows Georgia households are skipping meals and taking on debt to get by, according to an Atlanta News First report.
August 18, 2026
Voters in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District began casting early ballots Saturday in the special election runoff for the late Rep. David Scott’s seat. Election Day is Aug. 25.
August 16, 2026