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News · GA

Atlanta police reforms offer a reference point for ICE

Public safety

Atlanta’s use-of-force changes could give ICE a framework for reviewing its own public-safety practices.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 29, 2026

News · GA

Georgia 2026 Election Focus Includes Past Presidential Results

Elections and voting

The Georgia election overview pairs a 2026 focus with historical presidential results but does not identify a specific race or candidate.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 28, 2026

News · GA

Ossoff’s faith draws focus in early 2028 discussion

Foreign policy

Strategists see Sen. Jon Ossoff’s Jewish faith as a possible hurdle as Democrats debate Israel and the war in Gaza.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 28, 2026

Race preview · GA

Georgia’s 8th District field for the 2026 House race

Elections and voting

Five candidates are listed in the contested race for Georgia’s 8th Congressional District ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 26, 2026

News · GA

Atlanta mayor calls for new surveillance rules

Elections and voting

Atlanta’s mayor is seeking new city rules for surveillance, opening a policy discussion over how the technology should be governed.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 26, 2026

News · GA

Rural farm votes shape Georgia governor campaign

Elections and voting

Fuel costs, trade impacts and Trump are emerging as central themes in the competition for Georgia’s rural farm voters.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 26, 2026

Candidate profile · GA

Candidate profile: Ellis Bachman in Georgia’s 11th District

Elections and voting

Republican Ellis Bachman is one of 11 candidates listed for Georgia’s 11th District in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 25, 2026

News · GA

Georgia tops Area Development business ranking again

Economy and jobs

Area Development placed Georgia first in its 2026 business survey, extending the state’s run at the top of the magazine’s ranking to 13 years.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 24, 2026

News · GA

Atlanta mayor proposes city surveillance oversight rules

Public safety

The plan would require reviews, use policies and audits for higher-risk tools, including some license plate readers.

The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 23, 2026

News · GA

Atlanta mayor proposes rules for Flock, surveillance tools

Elections and voting

The mayor’s proposal would establish new rules for Flock and other surveillance tools in Atlanta.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 22, 2026

News · GA

Atlanta mayor seeks limits on license plate reader cameras

Elections and voting

The proposal would add new guardrails for Atlanta’s use of cameras that read vehicle license plates.

The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 17, 2026

News · GA

Atlanta mayor proposes rules for license plate cameras

Public safety

Mayor Andre Dickens’ proposal would set citywide privacy, oversight and accountability standards for Atlanta’s public safety technology.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 16, 2026

Race preview · GA

Seven candidates enter Georgia’s U.S. House District 1 race

Elections and voting

Three Republicans, three Democrats and one SLP candidate are running in the contested election for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 16, 2026

News · GA

Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor

Elections and voting

The Stockbridge City Council voted to remove the mayor in a city government action unrelated to an election or candidate race.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 14, 2026

Candidate profile · GA

Candidate profile: Caesar Gonzales in Georgia’s 13th

Elections and voting

Republican Caesar Gonzales is one of 11 candidates in Georgia’s 2026 general election for U.S. House District 13.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 11, 2026

Candidate profile · GA

Derek Dooley in Georgia’s 2026 U.S. Senate race

Elections and voting

Republican Derek Dooley is among 20 candidates listed in Georgia’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 8, 2026

Candidate profile · GA

Candidate profile: Christopher Matthew Harden

Elections and voting

Christopher Matthew Harden is a Democrat running in Georgia’s contested 11th District U.S. House race in 2026.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 7, 2026

Candidate profile · GA

Candidate profile: Gavin Solomon for U.S. Senate

Elections and voting

Republican Gavin Solomon is running in Georgia’s contested U.S. Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 7, 2026

Candidate profile · GA

Candidate profile: T. Jonathan Ossoff

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent T. Jonathan Ossoff is running in Georgia’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskAug 31, 2026

Candidate profile · GA

Candidate profile: Jasmine Clark in Georgia's 13th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Jasmine Clark is one of 11 candidates listed in Georgia's 13th District race for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Georgia DeskAug 29, 2026

News · GA

Ossoff’s poll strength raises his profile among Democrats

Foreign policy

The Georgia senator’s steady polling lead has challenged expectations of vulnerability and fueled attention around a possible role in 2028.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskAug 27, 2026

News · GA

Georgia holds runoff for David Scott’s U.S. House seat

Elections and voting

Georgia voters are deciding a special election runoff for the U.S. House seat associated with David Scott.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskAug 25, 2026