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2026 elections
Athens Native Michael Thurmond Is Running for Governor
Ross Williams
August 6, 2025
To MAGA or Not to MAGA? For Georgia Republicans, It’s Not Much of a Question
Blake Aued
August 6, 2025
Derek Dooley, Son of Vince and Barbara, Announces Run for U.S. Senate
Ross Williams
August 4, 2025
Athens State Rep. Houston Gaines Announces Congressional Bid
Ross Williams
July 31, 2025
Nominating Football Coach Derek Dooley for Senate Would Be a Bad Call
Jay Bookman
July 16, 2025
Commissioner Dexter Fisher Jumps Into the Athens Mayor’s Race
Blake Aued
July 1, 2025
Rep. Mike Collins Wants Retirees ‘Off Social Security’ and Back at Work
Blake Aued
June 11, 2025
Former Commissioner Tim Denson Announces Campaign for Mayor
Blake Aued
June 3, 2025
Former State Rep. Doug McKillip Announces Run for Athens Senate Seat
Blake Aued
May 19, 2025
Democrat Josh McLaurin Campaigns for Lieutenant Governor in Athens
Blake Aued
May 14, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp Passes on Running for U.S. Senate
Blake Aued
May 5, 2025
Wide-Open Georgia Governor’s Race Could Lead to Musical Chairs in 2026
Ross Williams
April 29, 2025
Athens State Sen. Bill Cowsert Is Running for Georgia Attorney General
Blake Aued
April 23, 2025
Races for Senate and Governor Will Top the Ballot in 2026
Charles Hayslett
December 4, 2024
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