Authorities are investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that led to the death of 46-year-old Kevin Cissner of Buckhead.

Just after 9 p.m. Tuesday at Little Kings Shuffle Club in downtown Athens, it became clear that Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was going to be the next governor of Georgia.

Georgia experienced a blue wave in statewide races for the 2026 midterms, sweeping the state’s top executive offices and possibly flipping the State House of Representatives.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first woman and first Black woman to be elected governor of Georgia. She is also the first Black female in U.S. history to be elected governor.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says election operations are running smoothly statewide as voters head to the polls on Election Day.

A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.

A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.

A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.