On the Wednesday, Oct. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia voters continue to shatter early voting records; Gov. Brian Kemp extends the state of emergency for Hurricane Helene; and we'll hear the story of how Georgia's six-week abortion ban complicated a Savannah woman's pregnancy. 

Former First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged young voters to participate in this year’s election at a rally in Atlanta last night.

Georgia voters are casting ballots ahead of next week's election in numbers that continue to shatter records: 3.2 million so far.

Governor Brian Kemp has extended the state of emergency for areas hard-hit by Hurricane Helene for a fourth time in a month.

Tim Walz criticized Donald Trump's record on abortion rights and his plans to raise tariffs.

About 300 students at Walton High School in Cobb County who may have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) underwent skin tests on Tuesday.

Former first lady Michelle Obama and celebrities from music, film and television urged young Georgians to exercise their right to vote on Tuesday night.

Former President Donald Trump returned to Georgia on Monday evening to pitch his candidacy to voters again ahead of the election. 

 

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Oct. 29 edition of Georgia Today: Former president Donald Trump campaigns at Georgia Tech in Atlanta; a state law may be preventing farmers from getting Hurricane Helene relief; and the state prepares to launch its own new marketplace for health care plans.

Atlanta community leaders gathered downtown to cut the ribbon on a new center that will provide resources that could divert people from going to jail.

Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz visited Savannah for a get-out-the-early vote rally today.

Former President Donald Trump spoke about a wide range of issues, including immigration and the economy, at a rally in Atlanta.

Some in Georgia agriculture see the state constitution's "gratuities clause" as an obstacle for getting relief from Hurricane Helene.

Macon residents have a chance to see Shonda Rhimes, trailblazing television writer and producer for shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal,” door-knocking to promote Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Macon on Wednesday.

The 2024 Michelin Guide to Atlanta is now official. Of the 57 restaurants recognized in this year’s guide, Staplehouse and Spring earned one star, while Atlas and Lazy Betty retained their one star. Restaurants like Whoopsie’s and Superica were named new Bib Gourmands.

Following last year’s climate-focused event in the U.K., OVERHEATED is set to take place for the first time in North America on Nov. 3 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Starting Nov. 1, a new state-based exchange will replace healthcare.gov as Georgia becomes the 20th state to trade in the federal exchange for a state-specific model.

Trump fell out with Gov. Brian Kemp after 2020, when Kemp rebuffed his efforts to overturn Georgia’s election result. Their relationship could matter to some voters in a state Trump narrowly lost.

On the Monday, Oct. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Former president Donald Trump makes two campaign stops in Georgia; a new poll suggests Vice President Kamala Harris has growing support among Black men; and what's causing a change in the migration patterns for monarch butterflies?