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News Articles: Georgia

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GPB evening headlines for May 20, 2026

Neither front-runner in Georgia's campaign for the GOP nomination for governor secured enough votes to avoid a run-off.

Two Republicans also will continue duking it out as their campaigns continue to another round seeking a U.S. Senate seat.

With over two million votes cast, voters showed a lot of excitement for these races.  But the runoffs might produce fatigue.

May 20, 2026
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burt jones

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Georgia Today: High-profile runoffs; Keisha Lance Bottoms wins; Two incumbents reelected

On the May 20th edition: After yesterday's primaries, it looks like we're headed into run-offs for several high-profile races; Although former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms did win the Democratic vote for governor; And voters re-elected two incumbents to the Georgia Supreme Court.

May 20, 2026
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Mark Davenport
Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Carter speaks at the Carter Center 30th Mental Health Forum on May 20, 2026.

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  • Mental Health

Insurance parity is on the minds of mental health advocates during the 30th Carter Center forum

This week the Carter Center hosted its 30th annual Mental Health Forum, continuing the work of former first lady Rosalynn Carter.

May 20, 2026
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
The Nathan Deal Judicial Center, home of Georgia's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, is seen on May, 1, 2024, in Atlanta.

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Rare challenge to Georgia Supreme Court incumbents falls short

Two justices on the Georgia Supreme Court successfully pushed back unusually strong challengers to win reelection on Tuesday. 

May 20, 2026
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya
Manatees stranded behind a seawall during low tide at IGY Savannah Harbor Marina

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Migrating manatees stranded for several hours in a Savannah Harbor marina

At least a dozen manatees were stranded behind a Savannah marina seawall at low tide while feeding in marshes, but managed to cool themselves off in mud until waters rose hours later.

May 20, 2026
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  • Jillian Magtoto
Keisha Lance Bottoms at primary victory party

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GPB morning headlines for May 20, 2026

Two Republican candidates for governor, current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson, are headed to a June runoff; Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms secured the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor in a crowded primary race.

May 20, 2026
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  • GPB News Radio
Keisha Lance Bottoms at primary victory party

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GOP's Jones, Jackson in runoff to face former Atlanta mayor Bottoms for governor

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic primary for Georgia governor and will face the winner of a Republican runoff between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson.

May 19, 2026
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  • Sarah Kallis
election central

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Georgia's 2026 Primary Election: See live results and updates

Follow updates from GPB reporters across the state and see results on our live dashboard.

May 19, 2026
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  • GPB News Staff
Voters in the Republican leaning Howard Community Club precinct in the Macon suburbs during primary voting on May 19, 2026.

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GPB evening headlines for May 19, 2026

Georgians are voting in a blockbuster primary today as Republicans and Democrats settle nominees for high-profile races.

Columbus State University is launching an annual forum aimed at strengthening ties between Georgia and South Korea.

About a dozen manatees were temporarily stranded behind a marina seawall on Hutchinson Island in Savannah last week.

May 19, 2026
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  • GPB News Radio
W.E.B. Du Bois at his desk at Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University) in the early 1900s.

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Documentary director on W.E.B. Du Bois: 'Atlanta is where he found his home'

W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause airs May 19 on GPB as part of the PBS American Masters series. 

May 19, 2026
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  • Kristi York Wooten

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GPB morning headlines for May 19, 2026

Voting is underway in Georgia today in state and federal party primaries and in many local races; Fulton County is increasing security at the polls.

May 19, 2026
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  • GPB News Radio
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Georgia Today: Gas tax suspension; Georgia Supreme Court; Emory clinical trials

On the May 18th edition: The temporary suspension of Georgia's gas tax has been extended; Two Georgia Supreme Court candidates have been accused of misconduct; And Emory University’s School of Medicine is expanding access to clinical trials.

May 18, 2026
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Mark Davenport
Former Democratic state Sen. Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin, a trial lawyer and former president of Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, announce their candidacy for Georgia Supreme Court in a joint press conference on Feb. 24, 2026, at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta.

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GPB evening headlines for May 18, 2026

A Georgia committee that watches over judicial ethics accuses two Georgia Supreme Court candidates of misconduct; Kemp extends the suspension of the state's gas tax; Emory University School of Medicine program is expanding access to clinical trials.

May 18, 2026
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  • GPB News Radio
Emory University healthcare sign

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Emory physicians work to expand access to clinical trials at community hospitals

Access to clinical trials that test new medications or treatments is often limited to patients at major academic hospitals.  

May 18, 2026
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  • Sofi Gratas
Elizabeth Sokolowski and her late husband, Kris Sokolowski, on his 50th birthday.

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  • Health

A colonoscopy at age 45 would have saved her husband’s life. He died at 50 by colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer was once considered a disease of older adults but diagnoses among people younger than 50 continue to rise across the United States.

May 18, 2026
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
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