Georgia Press

06/17/2026

Georgia runoff voters chose party nominees for lieutenant governor and other statewide offices, setting November matchups for key state leadership posts.

06/16/2026

Redistricting shapes every Georgia election. Ken Lawler of Fair Districts GA explains map-drawing, fairness, and why district lines matter.

Georgia’s Plant Hatch won NRC approval to operate 20 more years. The Baxley nuclear plant’s 1975 and 1979 reactors can run until 2054 and 2058 after safety reviews.

06/15/2026

Explore the 1976 Loch Ness Monster craze with Rebecca Siegel, author of Loch Ness Uncovered. We examine Nessie hunts, media hype, and enduring mystery.

06/15/2026

Trump endorsed Mike Collins in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff against Derek Dooley, backing the congressman before Tuesday’s vote.

06/13/2026

The votes are in, the results are set, and Georgia's political landscape is taking shape.

The Georgia Politics Podcast recaps Georgia’s primary results, key surprises, and what they signal ahead of runoff elections, with a look at the races to watch next.

06/11/2026

MARTA launched a new app with trip planning, live tracking and safety reporting tools as federal prosecutors charged a man in the latest of three recent violent attacks on the transit system.

MARTA launched a new app with trip planning, live tracking and safety reporting tools as federal prosecutors charged a man in the latest of three recent violent attacks on the

06/08/2026

Georgia’s gas tax suspension saved drivers nearly $200M in May. The tax resumed Tuesday, while overall state tax collections fell 12.6% year over year.

06/05/2026

Federal investigators will review MARTA security after two recent stabbings, including a fatal attack, as Atlanta prepares for the FIFA World Cup and faces scrutiny over transit safety.

06/04/2026

Podcast: LGBTQ+ advocates discuss defeating 15 anti-LGBTQ bills, local activism, and building inclusive communities in Georgia.

On a special Pride Month episode, LGBTQ+ advocates discuss defeating 15 anti-LGBTQ bills, local activism, and building inclusive communities in Georgia.

06/04/2026

Jones used a solo GOP runoff debate to tout his positions on abortion, election laws and tax credits while criticizing absent rival Rick Jackson for skipping.