Georgia

ATLANTA —  Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker Tuesday in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff, securing a 51st seat for Democrats in Congress’ upper chamber, giving the party greater power to push its agenda in the chamber.The Associated Press projected Warnock as the winner Tuesday night, though official results will take longer.Warnock’s victory means Senate Democrats — as long as they vote in unity — will no longer need to rely on Vice President Kamala Harris to cast tie-breaking votes. It…

ATLANTA —  Over the last week, LaTosha Brown has been in full-throttle mode, leading grassroots voting rights activists fanning across Georgia, canvassing door to door, hosting screenings of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” dancing to hip-hop outside polling stations.But after watching people wait more than an hour in some metro Atlanta areas to vote in the Senate runoff race, Brown is uncertain whether her group’s efforts to increase turnout will be enough to secure a win for Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock over…

It was all there for a Hollywood tale — the USC Trojans making the College Football Playoff for a chance to play for a national championship just down the road at SoFi Stadium.But it was not meant to be. The Utah Utes saw to that Friday night, and so now the four teams vying for a January trip to Los Angeles will carry no local flavor.No. 1 Georgia, the defending national champions at 13-0, will face No. 4 Ohio State in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve. The Buckeyes, 11-1, backed into the final spot thanks to…

ATLANTA—Georgia voters have suffered through an extra dose of political ads because of Tuesday’s U.S. Senate runoff, and their pain has meant extra profit for WSB-TV, the station that has seen more money pass through it in 2022 than any other in the nation. More than $86 million in political advertising flowed into the ABC affiliate so far this year, according to data from the ad tracker AdImpact. It is a windfall generated by a confluence of high-profile races for governor and U.S. Senate, including the bonus of the…

The cooling towers of the Plant Vogtle nuclear plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, under construction in 2019.Photo: Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle (AP)There’s an incredibly heated, competitive election going on in Georgia right now. And no, it’s not for aSenate seat—but it’s got just as many twists and turns as the race taking up the national spotlight.Georgia’s Public Utility Commission election has turned into a mess of delays and lawsuits, including a voting rights challenge and a suit from one candidate alleging…

Can any team stop the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs? The nation’s best team will square off against the No. 14 LSU Tigers in the 2022 SEC Championship on Saturday. Georgia has been a staple in this game since 2017, representing the East Division in five of the last six conference championships. However, the Bulldogs have not won the SEC Championship since 2017. Standing in the way of Georgia’s perfect season is LSU, which beat out Alabama to win the West Division. Though Georgia is a heavy favorite, LSU has defeated the…

Metro Atlanta is on a hot streak.More than 6 million people now live in the region, according to recent Census Bureau estimates. Experts say that's about a 50% increase from 20 years ago. "It's a huge increase in population," said Dan Immergluck, a professor of urban studies at Georgia State University. "That has taxed the region environmentally."Financial and tech firms continue to flock toward metro Atlanta. This builds on the city's strong logistics, entertainment and film, and health services industries. Demand for…

A California company seeking to build small electric aircraft says it will invest $118 million to construct a plant near Atlanta, eventually hiring up to 1,000 people. Archer Aviation, based in Santa Clara, California, said Monday that it would seek to build its aircraft adjoining an airport in Covington, Georgia. Archer is one of many companies trying to build electric air taxis.…

A California company seeking to build small electric aircraft says it will invest $118 million to construct a plant near Atlanta, eventually hiring up to 1,000 people. Archer Aviation, based in Santa Clara, California, said Monday that it would seek to build its aircraft adjoining an airport in Covington, Georgia.Archer is one of many companies trying to build electric air taxis. Archer’s plan involves a battery-powered vertical takeoff and landing craft with six propellers, holding four passengers and a pilot. The…

WASHINGTON —  Democrats managed to defy pundits and political history in Tuesday’s midterm elections, winning more races than expected and ensuring that Republicans’ House majority will be much smaller than anticipated. As of this morning, Democrats still have a shot at holding the House. Control of the Senate also remains up in the air and will come down to the results in three states: Arizona, Nevada and Georgia.In Arizona, the Democratic candidate is leading by about five points; in Nevada, the candidates are running…