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Georgia Gov. Kemp announces distribution of tax relief grants

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These Central Georgia counties will begin to see funds from the Homeowner Tax Relief Grant this week

The Georgia Department of Revenue will began to distribute funds from the Homeowner Tax Relief Grant program to local governments, including Houston and Peach counties, according to Governor Brian Kemp's office. The "one-time" program gives eligible Georgia homeowners with an $18,000 reduction in the assessed value of their homesteads for...

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Randy Robertson retains Georgia Senate seat. Teddy Reese wins Districts 15

Now that millions of votes have been cast statewide in the 2026 midterm election, state Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) holds on to his seat in the Georgia Senate, and state Rep. Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) will fill the seat state Sen. Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) retires from this year. Shortly after midnight as Tuesday nigth became Wednesday morning, with an estimated 99% of total votes counted, the AP reported Robertson won 57.8% of the votes in his race against Democratic challenger Jeff Lowe of Greenville. The AP also reported Reese won 71.2% of the votes in his race against the Republican nominee, construction worker Chuck Hand of Butler, with an estimated 99% of total votes counted. Georgia Senate District 15 race District 15 comprises Macon, Marion, Talbot, Taylor and Schley counties as well as portions of Chattahoochee County and Muscogee County. Reese lives in Columbus and works as an attorney . He was elected state representative of Georgia’s District 140 in 2022. Hand was an officer in the local Republican Party. He was originally running for the Congressional District 2 seat, which is filled by U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Albany), but he dropped out of that race to run for the state

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Keisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia’s first female governor, first Black female Governor in US

Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as Georgia's first female and first Black female governor, taking office this January.

Georgia · 3d

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Rep. Sanford Bishop says high voter engagement ahead of Midterm Election Day is a positive sign

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., who represents Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District, said high early voter turnout is a sign voters feel invested in the 2026 Midterm Election. Bishop said “there’s a lot of excitement” and “a lot of energy.” He said people are concerned about...

Albany, GA · 4d

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Much-needed repairs prompt Amerson River Park playground closure Nov. 5-6

MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — The playground at Amerson River Park will temporarily close this Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6, for 'much-needed' equipment repairs and ground recoating. Macon-Bibb County officials said three slides will be replaced, as well as the adventure tube. Additionally, the bonded rubber ground covering...

Macon, GA · 2d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Georgia election results for Nov. 3, 2026

Get live updates on Georgia's Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election results, including state races and local counts for cities and counties across metro Atlanta. The post Georgia election results for Nov. 3, 2026 appeared first on Rough Draft® .

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Georgia live results: 2026 House races

Georgians on Tuesday will pick their U.S. representatives for the next two years, although election handicappers do not rate any of the races as competitive. The Peach State is home to 14 congressional districts, split between nine Republicans and five Democrats. Outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp (R) attempted to initiate mid-decade redistricting earlier this year following…

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Cochran builders call on the city to sever ties with Falcon Design inspector

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Cochran builders are calling on the city to sever ties with Falcon Design Inspector Anne Cleveland, citing concerns with her communication and stringent inspection standards. In the past couple of months, builders have taken to council meetings to voice their concerns with the civil...

Cochran, GA · 3d

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Crowd grows at the Jackson watch party on election night

Jennifer Bellamy reports live from the Jackson watch party as the crowd continues to grow and supporters follow Georgia's results.

Georgia · 3d

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Gov. Kemp announces new property tax relief for Georgia homeowners

The reduction will be applied directly to homeowners' property tax bills, lowering the amount they owe.

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Georgians react to state troopers allowed to scan digital IDs at traffic stops

PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia drivers can now use a digital driver’s license or ID during traffic stops, crash investigations, and under other circumstances, according to the state Department of Public Safety. All state troopers, commercial vehicle enforcement officers, and Capitol Police will be able to scan the...

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Tate House celebrates 100 years: A century of elegance and vision in North Georgia

For 100 years, the Tate House Mansion has stood as one of North Georgia’s most iconic and remarkable properties. Born from the discovery of rare pink Etowah marble, shaped by the vision of the Tate family, and brought back to life through an extraordinary restoration, the mansion represents a century of history, architectural beauty and enduring legacy.

North Georgia, GA · 5d

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Jim Webb's Middle Georgia Live Music Report (11/2-11/8)

The joyous sound of live music will be heard inside venues large and small and filling the air at special community events throughout Middle Georgia this week. First Friday in Downtown Macon is one special event where live music will be easy to find, both on street corners and in the city's many downtown music venues. Music fan Jim Webb has once again searched low and high for the following mostly comprehensive list of live music shows in the heart of Georgia the first full week of November 2026.

Macon, GA · 3d

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Georgia lender who funded Alabama politicians gets 15 years

Chief U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May ordered Edwin Brant Frost IV to serve 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Frost, 69, of Newnan, Georgia, founded First Liberty Building and Loan. He must also pay $76,454,374.39 in restitution after pleading guilty to wire fraud on May 12.

Alabama · 5d

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"Hold On, We're Almost There." - Kamala Harris

Headlines Fulton Forward 2026 Dinner

Fulton County, GA · 5d

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Bill Clinton makes eleventh-hour endorsement of Keisha Lance Bottoms to replace Brian Kemp

SAVANNAH, Georgia — Former President Bill Clinton offered an eleventh-hour endorsement on Monday of Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor who is running in Georgia’s competitive gubernatorial race against Republican businessman Rick Jackson to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA). With less than 24 hours until Election Day, Bottoms’s campaign released a video […]

Georgia · 4d

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From Pathways to Runways: Bibb County students take the runway for Macon Fashion Week opening show

The second annual Macon Fashion Week began Monday night with a runway show featuring Bibb County School District students, highlighting how classroom skills can translate into real-world career opportunities. Held at the Tubman Museum in Downtown Macon, the show featured the theme “From Pathways to Runways,” bringing together fashion, education,...

Bibb County, GA · 4d

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‘A Vote Is a Kind of Prayer’: Sen. Raphael Warnock Joins ‘Wake Up With Dee’ on Election Day

The Georgia senator and pastor speaks with Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler about HBCU funding, staying in line at the polls, and why casting a ballot is a moral imperative .

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Macon buildings to light up green at night in community support of veterans

BIBB COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — Buildings across Macon may light up green at night to honor veterans. According to county officials, "Operation Green Light for Veterans" encourages residents, businesses and other organizations to replace normal light bulbs with green ones to let veterans know that "they are seen, appreciated and supported."

Macon, GA · 3d