Georgia Politics

Deal, Handel avoid many of the personal attacks that have sprung up in runoff election debates

Scheduling conflict keeps Roy Barnes away when president comes to Atlanta

Deal built resume to run for governor over his career

Handel known as a reformer and outsider, much like her backer, Sarah Palin

Three people are seeking an at-large seat on the Anderson City Council during the election Tuesday.

Hart County schools are closely following legislation that would require teacher furloughs to save money.

Several Hart County schools will have new principals in the fall.

Toccoa, Liberty and Eastanolle elementary schools are winners in an annual state award.

Hart County's school board is expected to approve a tougher policy on tobacco use next month.

The results for the Williamston mayoral election Tuesday are being protested, according to Mayor Phillip Clardy.

In Franklin County, a recount or a runoff election could be in the works in the hotly contested race for the County Commission chairman post.

Contested Hart County races in Tuesday’s election included those for seats on the county commission and board of education as well as for the positions of clerk of superior court and chief magistrate.

The two candidates for the Georgia 10th Congressional District seat will meet less then 10 days before the election.

School systems in Franklin and Hart counties could soon be getting some help from Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue.

Butterworth won over incumbent state Sen. Nancy Schaefer by a 62 percent to 37 percent margin in a runoff election Tuesday.