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usatoday. com > story > news > politics > elections > state > 06/15/2026 > georgia-governor-runoff-jones-vs-jackson-set-for-tuesday-vote > 90510235007

Georgia GOP voters pick Jones or Jackson in runoff Tuesday

11+ hour, 25+ min ago  (922+ words) ATLANTA " Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and entrepreneur Rick Jackson have a few things in common. Both are wealthy, but one is wealthier. Both say they are aligned with President Donald Trump, though Trump has endorsed only one of them. Both…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > 06/03/2026 > want-to-be-downtown-during-the-world-cup-check-out-these-atl-concerts > 90383874007

Soccer and Shakira? Check out concerts coming to Atlanta for World Cup

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (538+ words) What could be better than watching some of the best soccer players in the world take the pitch in Atlanta? Watching global superstar Shakira in her element the night before. The FIFA 2026 World Cup is bringing eight matches to Georgia's…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > 05/28/2026 > ebola-screening-happening-now-at-hartsfield-jackson-airport-in-atlanta > 90275371007

Atlanta airport now screening for Ebola. Here's latest on outbreak

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (581+ words) An Ebola outbreak in two African nations has grown to international concern as hundreds of cases are confirmed and deaths grow. On May 17, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a "public health emergency of international concern," and now the…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > 05/26/2026 > barstools-dave-portnoy-back-in-atlanta-for-one-bite-pizza-reviews > 90257926007

Barstool pizza reviews back in Atlanta metro. Where did Portnoy stop?

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (507+ words) Dave Portnoy and his pizza reviews are back in Atlanta, and the Southern city should be proud of its pizza game. Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, began posting videos of'pizza reviews'more than a decade ago, calling the series "One…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > politics > 12/10/2025 > atlanta-mayor-andre-dickens-prepares-for-second-term-what-to-expect > 87684544007

What should Atlanta expect from Andre Dickens's second mayoral term?

6+ mon, 4+ day ago  (522+ words) After a clear victory for Andre Dickens, the sitting mayor is getting ready to start a second 4-year term in Atlanta. Dickens, a registered Independent, won with 85% of the vote on Nov. 4 as a clear progress report on his time…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > 05/22/2026 > some-atlanta-residents-under-a-boil-water-advisory-heres-where > 90217910007

Boil water notice issued for part of Atlanta. Where are impacted areas?

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (225+ words) The Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory for some Atlanta residents after a power failure at a water treatment facility. A section of the downtown corridor of Atlanta, in the city's central-east neighborhoods, is impacted by…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > 05/22/2026 > what-is-momocon-like-inside-we-went-to-conventions-opening-day > 90214372007

Momo Con brings fandoms together in Atlanta. Here's what it was like

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (843+ words) If you've been walking around Atlanta's entertainment district, you may have noticed costumed fans making their way to the Georgia World Congress Center. More than 60, 000 people are expected to attend over the holiday weekend, rivaling events like the Peach Bowl…...

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usatoday. com > story > news > politics > elections > 05/22/2026 > georgia-governor-race-jackson-jones-head-to-runoff > 90196919007

Georgia governor race: Jackson, Jones head to runoff

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (666+ words) Rick Jackson, the Georgia billionaire who has trumpeted his childhood in foster care as part of his campaign to become the state's next governor, fell short of claiming the Republican nomination Tuesday." Neither Jackson nor his main rival, Lt. Gov....

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usatoday. com > story > news > 05/21/2026 > does-the-atlanta-airport-have-private-tsa-it-could-be-coming-soon > 90173852007

Could Atlanta airport go to private TSA? City council approves study

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (442+ words) Transportation Security Administration officers went weeks without pay, and soon many were calling out or simply not showing up for their shifts, a move that was largely supported by passengers. The result, however, was hours-long waits in security lines, missed…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > falcons > 05/14/2026 > falcons-schedule-games-dates-tv-channels-predictions-2026-season > 89880566007

Atlanta Falcons schedule: Games, dates, TV channels, predictions for 2026 season

1+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (169+ words) The "Dirty Birds" answered a couple of questions early in the offseason, but several big ones still remain. Keeping tight end Kyle Pitts around on a franchise tag answered the question of his uncertain future with the Atlanta Falcons. Drafting…...