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Georgia breaks early voting record with 4 million ballots cast before Election Day - see who has already turned out 🗳️

Early voting totals in Georgia 2024: See how many have already voted in-person or by mail How is early voting going in Georgia? Use this page from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to see updated counts of votes cast by mail or in-person in the 2024 general election

The hard-fought battle for Georgia’s 16 Electoral College votes next week could help settle the questions that have shaped state politics over the past decade and kept voters here in the spotlight since Donald Trump’s closer-than-expected win in 2016.

Presidential race in Georgia: Battle for state’s 16 Electoral College votes in national spotlight Both presidential campaigns have fought hard for Georgia's 16 electoral votes. The outcome of the race could settle the question of whether Georgia remains a swing state.

The Falcons placed rookie defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, who suffered an left ankle sprain Sunday against the Buccaneers, on injured reserve Friday. The team signed linebacker Rashaan Evans from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Falcons place Ruke Orhorhoro on injured reserve, sign Rashaan Evans to roster Evans started all 17 games for the Falcons in 2022. He led the team in tackles with 159.

David Duchovny, who shot the film “The Joneses” in metro Atlanta in 2009, is back in town in a comedic family drama, “See You When I See You." The film is shooting at Atlanta’s Shadowbox Studios through Nov. 26.

David Duchovny in Atlanta shooting family drama ‘See You When I See You’ David Duchovny, who shot the film “The Joneses” in metro Atlanta in 2009, is back in town in a comedic family drama, “See You When I See You.”

The Hawks erased an 18-point deficit, tying the game a couple of times to give themselves a chance on Friday night at State Farm Arena. But the Kings got the better of them down the stretch to hand the Hawks a 123-115 loss.

Hawks fight back but Kings hand them fourth straight loss

BREAKING: Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Atlanta on Saturday for what could be her final stop in Georgia before Election Day with a star-studded rally urging voters to reject former President Donald Trump’s comeback bid.

Kamala Harris urges voters in Georgia to reject ‘increasingly unstable’ Donald Trump Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Atlanta on Saturday for what could be her final stop in Georgia before Election Day.

One person was shot Friday evening at the West End MARTA station in southwest Atlanta, police said.

1 shot at West End MARTA station in Atlanta

Chef Tenney Flynn, a metro Atlanta native, shares his recipe for Mini Apple Pies with Cheese Straw Crust.

Cheese straws take center stage in this reimagined apple pie recipe

Atlanta-based Coca-Cola and its rival PepsiCo are entangled in a lawsuit filed in California that alleges they misled the public about the recyclability of their plastic bottles.

Coca-Cola, Pepsi hit with lawsuit over recyclability of plastic bottles This is not the first lawsuit the beverage giants have faced about their claims on recyclability of bottles.

A Clayton County police officer was arrested Thursday for allegedly releasing information about a murder case to a wanted felon, the agency said.

Clayton County officer arrested, accused of giving warrant details to suspect

Teams are beginning to move through the first week of the offseason. The good news for Braves fans who are waiting for more to occur: You will not need to wait long. Here’s a quick look at what must be done by Monday.

A rundown of the decisions the Braves must make by Monday Teams are beginning to move through the first week of the offseason. The good news for Braves fans who are waiting for more to occur: You will not need to wait long.

The family of a man who died after an alleged hit-and-run driver crashed into his broken-down car on an Atlanta interstate found a small measure of relief Friday when they reached a settlement with the suspect’s insurer, according to their attorney.

Family of fatal hit-and-run victim settles with suspect’s insurer

🔴 LIVE UPDATES: Today, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will be back in Georgia while Republican former President Donald Trump makes a stop Sunday. Follow us all weekend for live updates from AJC reporters following the biggest campaign and voting news across Georgia.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to visit Georgia this weekend before Election Day: Live updates Election Day is fast approaching in Georgia. Follow along with the AJC for live updates throughout the day and beyond.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz will be joined by a star-studded lineup for his Sunday get-out-the-vote rally in Georgia, part of a final Democratic push to string together back-to-back victories in the battleground state.

Jon Bon Jovi and Michael Stipe are joining Tim Walz for a get-out-the-vote rally in Georgia More than 4 million people – more than half the state’s active voters – have already cast ballots in Georgia.

Defense attorneys for Jose Ibarra, accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, sparred with a prosecutor Friday over what evidence can be admitted at trial later this month.

Defense lawyers in UGA murder case spar over evidence ahead of trial Defense lawyers for Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of killing Laken Riley, sparred with a prosecutor over evidence in a pre-trial hearing Friday in Athens, Georgia.

BREAKING: Early voting ended in Georgia with a record 4 million ballots cast before Election Day, a huge turnout featuring many first-time voters, women and voters over 50 years old.

Early voting ends in Georgia as swing state heads for Election Day Early turnout exceeded 4 million voters in Georgia, a record number heading into Election Day on Tuesday.

The Jaguars’ decision to give EverBank Stadium a $1.4 billion facelift will send the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” to Atlanta and Tampa from 2026-27.

St. Simons Island braces for 2 years without Georgia-Florida football Known as East Beach the rest of the year, this stretch of sand on the east end of St. Simons Island becomes “Frat Beach” the day before the Georgia-Florida game.

If Atlanta United defeats Leo Messi and Inter Miami in the second match of its best-of-three playoff series at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, its season will continue for at least one more game.

Atlanta United ready for Inter Miami in Game 2 of MLS playoffs If Atlanta United defeats Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday, its season will continue for at least one more game.

BREAKING: Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Atlanta for a Saturday rally that is expected to disrupt traffic this afternoon.

Harris rally in Atlanta to disrupt Saturday traffic Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Atlanta for a Saturday rally that is expected to disrupt traffic this afternoon.

A nonprofit called the Election Defense Fund, created by Ryan Germany — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s former top attorney — and other allies has raised about $2 million to defend local election officials against anticipated challenges over election procedures, certification and potential litigation.

Georgia election defense fund raises money for post-election disputes Amid fears of post-election litigation seeking to challenge the results of this year’s election, the secretary of state's allies have raised millions to defend the outcome.

Georgia, along with the University of Florida, announced Friday that the annual rivalry football game between the Bulldogs and Gators would return to Jacksonville in 2028.

Jacksonville will pay UGA, Florida considerably more under new contract for rivalry game In 2028 and 2029, Georgia and Florida each will receive a minimum guarantee of $10 million. For the 2030 and 2031 games, the guarantee rises to $10.5 million for both schools.

Pocketbook issues and economic opportunity have supplanted crime as the top concerns facing metro Atlanta residents, according to a new survey released Friday by the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Crime is no longer metro Atlanta’s top concern. Here’s what replaced it Nearly a third of respondents to ARC’s regular Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey labeled the economy as the biggest issue facing the 11-county region.

The Republican Party can’t force Fulton County to hire more of its handpicked election workers right before Election Day, according to a judge’s ruling Friday.

Judge rejects Georgia Republicans' attempt to force hiring of GOP poll workers A Fulton County judge denied an effort by the Republican Party to force the county to hire more partisan election workers.

State officials are redirecting $100 million toward helping farmers and timber growers struggling to recover after Hurricane Helene, Gov. Brian Kemp’s office said Friday.

Georgia to provide $100 million in disaster relief for farmers, foresters The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission voted to redirect $100 million toward helping farmers and timber growers struggling to recover after Hurricane Helene.

With two preseason all-conference players on the roster, this may be the year that the Georgia State women make a move in the competitive Sun Belt Conference.

Georgia State women build around pair of all-Sun Belt players