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Atlanta police reforms offer a reference point for ICE
Public safetyAtlanta’s use-of-force changes could give ICE a framework for reviewing its own public-safety practices.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 29, 2026
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Georgia 2026 Election Focus Includes Past Presidential Results
Elections and votingThe 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
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Ossoff’s faith draws focus in early 2028 discussion
Foreign policyStrategists 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
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Atlanta mayor calls for new surveillance rules
Elections and votingAtlanta’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
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Rural farm votes shape Georgia governor campaign
Elections and votingFuel 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
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Georgia tops Area Development business ranking again
Economy and jobsArea 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
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Atlanta mayor proposes city surveillance oversight rules
Public safetyThe plan would require reviews, use policies and audits for higher-risk tools, including some license plate readers.
The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
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Atlanta mayor proposes rules for Flock, surveillance tools
Elections and votingThe mayor’s proposal would establish new rules for Flock and other surveillance tools in Atlanta.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 22, 2026
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Atlanta mayor seeks limits on license plate reader cameras
Elections and votingThe proposal would add new guardrails for Atlanta’s use of cameras that read vehicle license plates.
The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Atlanta mayor proposes rules for license plate cameras
Public safetyMayor Andre Dickens’ proposal would set citywide privacy, oversight and accountability standards for Atlanta’s public safety technology.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 16, 2026
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Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor
Elections and votingThe 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
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Ossoff’s poll strength raises his profile among Democrats
Foreign policyThe 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
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Georgia holds runoff for David Scott’s U.S. House seat
Elections and votingGeorgia voters are deciding a special election runoff for the U.S. House seat associated with David Scott.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskAug 25, 2026