Utility Commission Primary Election Today

Georgia voters head to the polls today for a state Public Service Commission primary election that could shape power rates and energy development statewide.

In District 2, GOP incumbent Tim Echols faces a challenge from Lee Muns.

In District 3, three Democrats are competing to run against Republican Fitz Johnson, who’s unopposed in his party.

Top issues in the election include electricity costs, renewable energy, and how the commission operates.

  Frontier Adds Six Routes From Atlanta

Frontier Airlines launched six new routes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, including its first-ever flight to San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Other new destinations include St. Louis, Missouri; Columbus, Ohio; and the Florida cities of Jacksonville, Fort Myers, and West Palm Beach.

The additions bring Frontier’s total nonstop offerings from Atlanta to 52, up 40% from last year.

To celebrate, the airline is offering introductory fares as low as $49.

Club World Cup Soccer Begins

The Atlanta portion of the FIFA Club World Cup kicked off on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with Chelsea vs. LAFC, the first of six matches the stadium will host through July 5.

Nationally, 32 club teams are playing 63 games across 12 venues. Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Miami, and Orlando are among the other cities hosting opening-round matches.

For Atlanta, the tournament is a major warm-up ahead of the city’s hosting of select 2026 FIFA World Cup games.

With top clubs such as Manchester City and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami competing, fans and local officials are treating the tournament as a full-scale test run for next year’s matches.

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➤ Forsyth County: Officials recovered the body of Ramon Diaz-Soria, 27, from Lake Lanier after he went missing Saturday wearing an unsecured life jacket. (More)

➤ Gwinnett County: Nearly half of Gwinnett County homes are overvalued and overtaxed in 2025, a tax consulting firm says. (More)

➤ Atlanta: A 31-year-old pregnant woman put on life support in February remains alive as doctors monitor her condition and await the birth of her baby. (More)

➤ Statewide: Part-time Georgia residents who filed timely returns for the last two years may qualify for state tax rebates. (More)

➤ Stephens County: The Junior Deputy Academy wrapped up with a graduation ceremony, after 40 students explored public safety through hands-on learning in Toccoa. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Braves lost to Colorado 10-1 on Sunday, despite a 15-strikeout performance by pitcher Grant Holmes. (More) 

➤ Players and coaches praised the intensity of new Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach Nate Ollie. (More)

➤ With homegrown veterans at a decade low, Georgia football has many new faces, putting added weight on leaders like Gunner Stockton. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NBA | NCAAB | Soccer

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➤ The state’s average gas price of $2.86 on Monday was unchanged from a week earlier and down 42 cents from a year ago. (More)

➤ Georgia ranked No. 17 on SmartAsset’s list of the most expensive states, with residents needing to earn about $100,000 a year to live comfortably, according to the financial company. (More)

➤ Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines was named Best Global Airline for the Americas, earning praise for customer satisfaction and innovation. (More)

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➤ A 10-year-old cancer survivor saw her story about a magical fox turned into a musical by an Emory University composer and performed in Stockbridge. (More)

➤ Miss Atlanta Audrey Kittila, a graduate student at the University of Georgia, was crowned Miss Georgia 2025 in Columbus. (More)

➤ The nonprofit Beyond Dementia Coalition is training caregivers and communities to address a rising number of dementia cases. (More)

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1. Yes
2. No

Yesterday’s Results:

Do you prefer Coca-Cola or sweet tea?

1. Neither: 35%
2. Sweet tea: 34%
3. Coca-Cola: 31%

Where is Emory University’s main campus?

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