Voters Head to Polls

Polls open at 7 a.m. today as Georgia voters decide races for governor, the U.S. Senate, other statewide offices, congressional and legislative seats, judgeships, ballot questions, and local races.

Forecasters expect mostly dry, mild weather statewide, with highs from the low 70s in the mountains to the low 80s in some areas.

Updated early and absentee voting numbers show more than 2.8 million ballots accepted by Sunday night, about 37.5% of active voters, according to the secretary of state’s website.

Polls close at 7 p.m. Anyone in line by then can still vote.

  Property Tax Relief Arrives

The 2026 Homeowner Tax Relief Grant Program will provide eligible homeowners an $18,000 reduction in the assessed value on their 2026 property tax bills, Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday.

The state Department of Revenue will begin distributing funds to local governments this week through the grant program, approved by lawmakers in the amended fiscal 2026 budget.

The savings will appear as a reduction on tax bills rather than a check, and homeowners with a qualifying homestead exemption don’t need to apply separately.

9 Cities Make Retirement List

Nine Georgia cities made U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Places to Retire list, led by Smyrna at No. 83.

Macon ranked 105th on the 250-city list, followed by Dalton, Warner Robins, Johns Creek, Augusta, Marietta, Alpharetta, and Gainesville.

U.S. News evaluated more than 850 cities on quality of life, affordability, health care, retiree taxes, job market, and migration of retirees 55 and older. Affordability carried more weight this year.

Midland, Michigan, claimed the top spot for a second straight year.

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➤ DeKalb County: Two police officers are recovering after being shot during a domestic violence call Sunday night. Officers returned fire and captured suspect Demontavious SoHo, 26, after he fled into nearby woods. SoHo suffered a gunshot wound and was listed in stable condition. (More)

➤ Macon: A fire on Forest Hill Road left only the front door standing at longtime bar Billy’s Clubhouse and damaged neighboring businesses. Investigators are working to determine the cause. (More)

➤ Lowndes County: County commissioners encourage residents to display green lights Wednesday through Veterans Day on Nov. 11 to honor military veterans as part of Operation Green Light, a nationwide effort. (More)

➤ Americus: South Georgia Technical College President John Watford will retire Dec. 31 after 37 years at the college, including more than a decade as president. (More)

➤ Gainesville: Hall County will test its severe weather sirens for about three minutes at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday as part of Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Day. (More)

➤ Sparta: Hancock County commissioners approved the expansion of the Heidelberg quarry with conditions, including a 100-foot buffer on three sides and weekday-only blasting. (More)

➤ Hart County: Deputies arrested 26 people from multiple states on dogfighting and animal cruelty charges after a deputy found an alleged dogfighting ring in the woods off Jim Heard Road on Friday night. (More)

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➤ First baseman Matt Olson and utility player Mauricio Dubón won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, the Atlanta Braves’ first Gold Glove duo since 2022. Dubón became the first Brave to win the utility award. (More)

➤ NASCAR driver Chase Elliott of Dawsonville called his second-place finish at Martinsville on Sunday “close but not close enough.” (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive tackle Anterio Thompson, 24, said a spinal cord genetic mutation diagnosed in May ended his career. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks joined a growing number of NBA teams hit by early-season injuries, with Jalen Johnson (left ankle) and Jock Landale (left hip) hurt over the weekend. (More)

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➤ Savannah businesses saw a boost during last week’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival, with the leader of the downtown business group calling the event “economic development in action.” (More)

➤ Peach County leaders gave an update on Audi’s planned $4 billion plant, saying tentative agreements are awaiting final approval before work starts. (More)

➤ Former NBA star Dwight Howard cut the asking price of his 26,233-square-foot Suwanee mansion by $1.6 million to $12.9 million. He bought the property for $8.8 million in 2016. (More)

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➤ Atlanta artist Steve Penley’s painting of the Georgia Capitol dome and state flag is featured on the state’s new “I Voted” sticker. (More)

➤ The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled through Macon, delivering meals and stopping at local events as part of a tour marking 90 years on the road. (More)

➤ The Rome International Film Festival opens Thursday with a red-carpet event and the Oscar-winning short The Accountant. On Saturday, actor and comedian Danny McBride will receive the Flannery O’Connor Award. On Sunday, a Dolly Parton tribute will close the event. (More)

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How will you follow tonight’s election results?

1. Watching live
2. Checking in the morning
3. Skipping the coverage

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you voted yet?

1. Voted early: 79%
2. Voting Tuesday: 19%
3. Not planning to vote: 2% 

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