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06/17/2026

We have more on the unexpected move at the Capitol: Georgia House and Senate leaders declined to redraw the state’s legislative maps, at least for now. GPB’s Sarah Kallis breaks down what happened on day one of the special session.

The Georgia Legislature will not redraw the state’s legislative and congressional maps during the summer's special legis...
06/17/2026

The Georgia Legislature will not redraw the state’s legislative and congressional maps during the summer's special legislative session, Speaker of the House Jon Burns announced Wednesday.

Republicans did not rule out redistricting during the regular legislative session, which would allow more time for public input.

In an unexpected move, state House, Senate leaders decline to redraw Georgia legislative maps — for now

Rick Jackson will be the Republican nominee for governor, according to a race called by the Associated Press on Tuesday ...
06/17/2026

Rick Jackson will be the Republican nominee for governor, according to a race called by the Associated Press on Tuesday evening.

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins will be the Republican U.S. Senate nominee to face incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff on the ballot in November. Republican voters also picked Rick Jackson to compete against Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Republican Rep. Mike Collins has won a primary election runoff and will challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff i...
06/17/2026

Republican Rep. Mike Collins has won a primary election runoff and will challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, according to a race call by The Associated Press.

The Collins-Ossoff matchup will be closely watched nationally as the major political parties vie for control of the Senate.

06/16/2026

Georgia lawmakers will convene for a special session Wednesday. On the agenda are a few key issues with potentially huge consequences for elections, notably the redrawing of congressional and state legislative district maps and ballot laws. GPB's Sarah Kallis has more on what to expect.

It’s Election Day in Georgia 🗳️ Before you head to the polls, check out our voter guide to see who’s on your ballot and ...
06/16/2026

It’s Election Day in Georgia 🗳️ Before you head to the polls, check out our voter guide to see who’s on your ballot and where candidates stand on the issues that matter to you. Then follow along for live results after polls close. Find it all at

Coverage of 2026's elections from GPB News, NPR, and PBS.

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Governor and Senate made their last pitches to voters today ahead of ...
06/15/2026

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Governor and Senate made their last pitches to voters today ahead of Tuesday’s runoff elections. GPB's Sarah Kallis was there.

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Governor and Senate made their last pitches to voters today ahead of Tuesday’s runoff elections.

Atlanta’s World Cup moment is here ⚽ Get match updates, fan coverage and local stories all tournament long on our World ...
06/15/2026

Atlanta’s World Cup moment is here ⚽ Get match updates, fan coverage and local stories all tournament long on our World Cup blog.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer games have arrived in Atlanta! The games will take place between June 15 and July 15, with 8 of those matches taking place at Atlanta Stadium, the FIFA-designated name for Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the tournament.

With soccer fans flocking to Atlanta for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, GPB's Sofi Gratas looks at how public health and publi...
06/14/2026

With soccer fans flocking to Atlanta for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, GPB's Sofi Gratas looks at how public health and public safety departments have been preparing.

How the city’s public health and public safety departments have been preparing for the global event.

“I just kept going”: Singer Amy Grant reflects on writing songs for this moment in America.The 65-year-old Georgia-born ...
06/14/2026

“I just kept going”: Singer Amy Grant reflects on writing songs for this moment in America.

The 65-year-old Georgia-born musician is drawing attention with a socially conscious new album and returns home for a metro Atlanta performance in Decatur on June 17. GPB’s Kristi York Wooten has a preview.

The Georgia-born musician is making waves with a socially conscious new album. GPB’s Kristi York Wooten speaks with Grant about overcoming health obstacles and writing songs with renewed purpose.

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