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Bottoms’ Georgia Win Inspires Students and Educators

Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected Georgia governor on November 3, becoming the first Black woman to win a governorship. Students and school leaders in Atlanta celebrated the historic result and looked to her education promises.

First: Atlanta News First · 1 more source
Crime Atlanta

Four Atlanta Prison Inmates Indicted in Child Exploitation Case

Four men serving sentences at a federal prison in Atlanta face new charges over alleged possession, distribution or receipt of child sexual abuse material. Investigators found about 450 images and videos during an inquiry that began in March 2026.

First: Atlanta News First · 1 more source
Crime Atlanta

Man Shot as Police Respond to Possible Barricade in Atlanta

A man was shot on Hank Aaron Drive SE in southeast Atlanta on November 4, and police responded to a possible barricaded suspect at a nearby home.

First: Atlanta News First · 1 more source
Crime Atlanta

Woman Critically Injured in Southwest Atlanta Shooting

A woman was shot multiple times near Murphy Avenue and Osborne Street in southwest Atlanta on November 3 and taken to a hospital in critical condition.

First: FOX 5 Atlanta · 1 more source
Sports Atlanta

Georgia Tech Opens Season With 75-55 Win Over Hampton

Georgia Tech opened its season with a 75-55 win over Hampton on November 3, leaning on defense and rebounding. Coach Scott Cross praised forward Tylis Jordan and outlined areas the team still needs to improve.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
Politics Atlanta

Rich McCormick Wins Reelection in Georgia’s 7th District

Republican Rep. Rich McCormick defeated Democrat Tony Kozycki on November 3 to win another term representing Georgia’s 7th Congressional District.

Atlanta News First · first by The Philadelphia Inquirer · 2 more sources
Sports Atlanta

Georgia Tech Opens Season With 75-55 Win Over Hampton

Georgia Tech beat Hampton 75-55 in Atlanta on November 3, opening its season with a commanding first-half lead.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Politics Atlanta

Lucy McBath wins fifth term in Georgia’s 6th District

Democrat Lucy McBath defeated Republican Kevin Martin on November 3 to retain metro Atlanta’s 6th Congressional District seat.

Atlanta News First · first by The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Politics Atlanta

Jasmine Clark wins Georgia House seat after special election year

Democrat Jasmine Clark defeated Republican Jonathan Chavez on November 3 to win Georgia’s 13th District, a metro Atlanta seat. The district’s previous representative, David Scott, died earlier this year.

Atlanta News First · first by The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Business Atlanta

Atlanta Revives Water-Bill Relief as Shutoffs Loom

Atlanta relaunched its FLOAT assistance program on November 2, 2026, for eligible single-family customers at least 61 days behind on water bills. The program offers payment plans and other relief before the city increases residential shutoffs after January 31.

First: Atlanta News First · 1 more source
Crime Atlanta

Two Women Charged After Boy Found Dead in Atlanta Home

A 4-year-old boy was found dead in a closet during a welfare check at an Atlanta home on October 26. Two women who cared for children there were arrested and charged in his death.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Sports Atlanta

Cunningham Questions Reese’s Layup Finishing

On November 2, Sophie Cunningham and podcast co-host Drew Hanlen discussed Angel Reese’s finishing struggles during the WNBA Finals, highlighting her sharp shooting decline in the series’ final four games.

Sports Illustrated · first by The Daily Wire