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Trump returning to Georgia as political heavyweights flood state ahead of election
ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia sure is popular with America's top political bigwigs these days. But that's to be expected, given how important the Peach State's midterms are to the nation's political spectrum. Just over a week after rallying supporters in northwest Georgia , President Donald Trump will return to Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, for an appearance in Macon.
More than 1 million votes cast in Georgia’s midterm election so far
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia surpassed more than 1 million votes cast on Monday, one full week after polls opened early in the state’s nationally watched 2026 midterm elections. As of 5:50 p.m., the total turnout for voting so far in Georgia is 1,005,130. That includes 960,707 votes cast in person during early voting so far. The remainder is from absentee ballots. Georgia’s early voting opened Oct. 13, 2026, with more than 190,000 voters casting ballots in person.
President Trump in Macon Saturday, as political heavyweights flood Georgia before Nov. 3 Original
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia sure is popular with America’s top political bigwigs these days. But that’s to be expected, given how important the Peach State’s midterms are to the nation’s political spectrum. Just over a week after rallying supporters in northwest Georgia, President Donald Trump will return to Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, for an appearance in Macon.
New Georgia poll: Ossoff leads by nearly 7, Jackson and Dolezal cling to narrow edges Original
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia voters in a new Quantus Insights poll like U.S. Jon Ossoff more than they like the rest of the Democratic ticket. The incumbent Democratic senator leads his challenger, Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, by nearly seven points, but Keisha Lance Bottoms and Josh McLaurin - running for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively - are running eight points behind him in a dead heat.
Uncovered | Chemical fire, fake reviews, $30K theft, pink driveway
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Uncovered by Atlanta News First Investigates pulls back the curtain on the stories powerful people don’t want told. As the Southeast’s largest investigative team, we dig deeper to expose corruption, hold companies and government accountable, and uncover systemic failures that affect everyday consumers. Season 2, Episode 22 Two years ago, a chemical plant fire in metro Atlanta sent massive smoke plumes across the region, forcing thousands out of their homes.
On the record: Georgia shatters early voting records as Trump, Vance, Obama circle November midterms
This week, On The Record ... Georgia is shattering early voting records — what the rush says about November. Trump takes Dalton while Bottoms and Ossoff team up for a weekend push. One race is a dead heat, the other isn't — and both could reshape Georgia. Half of Georgia's top offices are open — the change coming no matter who wins. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia voters are shattering early voting records in the first days of in-person voting for the Nov.
On the Record: Georgia shatters early voting records as Trump, Vance, Obama circle November midterms
This week, On The Record ... Georgia is shattering early voting records — what the rush says about November. Trump takes Dalton while Bottoms and Ossoff team up for a weekend push. One race is a dead heat, the other isn’t — and both could reshape Georgia. Half of Georgia’s top offices are open — the change coming no matter who wins. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia voters are shattering early voting records in the first days of in-person voting for the Nov.
President Trump headlines Dalton rally for GOP candidates as Georgia early voting underway
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump headlined a campaign rally in Dalton on Friday as Georgia's nationally watched midterm races entered their final stretch. The event took place at Dalton Municipal Airport, where newly elected U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller — facing a challenge from Democrat Shawn Harris in the 14th congressional district — appeared. Republican candidates U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (U.S. Senate); Rick Jackson (governor); state Sen.
LIVE: President Trump headlining Dalton rally today as Georgia early voting underway
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump is headlining a campaign rally in Dalton on Friday as Georgia’s nationally watched midterm races entered their final stretch. The event took place at Dalton Municipal Airport, where newly elected U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller — facing a challenge from Democrat Shawn Harris in the 14th congressional district — appeared. Republican candidates U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (U.S. Senate); Rick Jackson (governor); state Sen.
LIVE: President Trump headlining Dalton rally today as Georgia early voting underway
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump will be in Georgia on Friday, headlining a campaign rally in Dalton as the state’s nationally watched midterm races enter their final stretch. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today at the Dalton Municipal Airport, where newly elected U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller — facing a challenge from Democrat Shawn Harris in the 14th congressional district — may appear.
President Trump headlining Dalton rally today as Georgia early voting underway
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump will be in Georgia on Friday, headlining a campaign rally in Dalton as the state’s nationally watched midterm races enter their final stretch. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today at the Dalton Municipal Airport, where newly elected U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller — facing a challenge from Democrat Shawn Harris in the 14th Congressional District — may appear.
New poll shows Ga. governor candidates in tight race
ATLANTA, Ga. - A new InsiderAdvantage poll released after this week's Georgia Public Broadcasting governor's debate shows Rick Jackson with a slim lead over Keisha Lance Bottoms, despite Jackson choosing not to appear at the event. The poll was conducted among 800 likely voters from Oct. 12-13. Jackson came in at 49% to Bottoms' 47%, with 4% undecided. The poll's margin of error was 3.46%, meaning Jackson's lead over Bottoms remains within that margin.
New poll shows Ga. governor candidates in tight race
ATLANTA, Ga. - A new InsiderAdvantage poll released after this week’s Georgia Public Broadcasting governor’s debate shows Rick Jackson with a slim lead over Keisha Lance Bottoms, despite Jackson choosing not to appear at the event. The poll was conducted among 800 likely voters from Oct. 12-13. Jackson came in at 49% to Bottoms’ 47%, with 4% undecided. The poll’s margin of error was 3.46%, meaning Jackson’s lead over Bottoms remains within that margin.
Six Flags Over Georgia rides were inspected before season, commissioner says after fatal fall
ATLANTA (Atlanta News First/Gray News) — The Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner said his office is investigating the death of a man at Six Flags Over Georgia.
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