Stories tagged #local-election

What are the amendment questions on the Georgia ballot and what do they really mean?

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia voters will decide three constitutional amendments on Nov. 3. We are breaking them down for you so you can understand what exactly they mean. Amendment 1 would double the acreage cap for the farm conservation tax break from 2,000 to 4,000 acres to...

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Absentee ballot issues may disenfranchise thousands of metro Atlanta voters, lawsuit claims

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What Georgia’s elected offices do, from Senate to agriculture

Families enjoying Halloween festivities in Alpharetta, Georgia, with pumpkins and autumn leaves

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Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

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Caregiver advocate shares 3 policies that could help family caregivers

(Aging Untold) — More than 60 million Americans are family caregivers, balancing work, kids and care for an aging parent or loved one. Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, recently testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. He joined...

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Lawsuit: Nearly 2,900 Cobb absentee ballots at risk in Nov. 3 election

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With less than a week until Election Day, about 2,900 Cobb County absentee voters could be disenfranchised by ballot mailing delays, a new class-action lawsuit claims.The suit, filed Tuesday in Cobb County Superior Court by voter Michael Olaribigbe on behalf of...

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Anxious voter holding an absentee ballot, symbolizing the urgency of election participation.

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Lawsuit seeks emergency delivery of Cobb absentee ballots

As the countdown to Election Day grows shorter, the anxiety of nearly 2,900 Cobb County voters hangs in the balance, their voices echoing the urgency of the situation. Many families are waiting for their absentee ballots, hoping to ensure their voices are heard in a pivotal moment for their...

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By the numbers: Georgia’s daily early voting totals ahead of the November election

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The November Georgia midterm election is right around the corner, and Georgians are already out in force casting their ballots early. Early voting kicked off across the Peach State on Oct. 13. More than 190,000 ballots were cast during the first day of early...

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Early voting sign with incorrect dates in Decatur, DeKalb County

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Inaccurate early voting signs create concern among DeKalb County residents

In the heart of Decatur, a quiet disquiet brewed as early voting signs appeared, casting a shadow of doubt on the critical information residents rely on to participate in our cherished democracy. This unsettling confusion prompted a swift and commendable response from Jen Jones-Paratore, a...

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Incorrect early voting signs in Decatur raise voter concerns

Unofficial signs displaying an incorrect early voting deadline have appeared around Decatur. DeKalb County election officials urge voters to use trusted sources for election information. Early voting ends Oct. 30, and Election Day is Nov. 3. CBS News Atlanta’s Emily McLeod reports.

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Bartow County data center: Neighbors raise water, land concerns

Community members packed a local restaurant to question developers over a massive data center proposed on more than 500 acres of rural Bartow County land.Kingston data center proposalNew York City-based Thor Equities wants to build a data center along State Route 293 about two miles east of town....

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