Final Outcomes for Election 2012 Primaries in Fulton County

Only 21.2 percent of registered voters in Fulton County cast ballots. That's 115,062 voters of 542,683 who are registered.

Morrison poised to become one of state's first openly gay judges

Attorney Jane Morrison unofficially garnered more than 60 percent of the vote in her election attempt to gain a seat on the Fulton County State Court.

Simone Bell Wins District 58 Race

Bell, incumbent, was in hotly contested race with Ralph Long.

UPDATED: Database Error Causes Voting Snafu for Reynoldstown Voters

Fulton County elections officials say only 300 affected; studying what went wrong.

Should Age Be a Factor in the 5th Congressional District Race?

Can you be too old to serve?

Sample Ballots: Get Ready for Tuesday's Primary

Get a refresher on the candidates and issues on the ballot Tuesday. These ballots allow you to see the exact wording of the transportation sales tax question and other issues.

Candidate Michael Johnson "In His Own Words", Running for U.S. Congress

Michael Johnson takes on Rep. John Lewis for the District 5 United States House of Representatives.

Election 2012: What Are Your Questions for John Lewis and Michael Johnson?

The 5th Congressional District pits incumbent Rep. John Lewis against Judge Michael Johnson for the Democratic nomination.

Candidate Forum Set for Tuesday

Hear from candidates battling to represent Old Fourth Ward, Reynoldstown, Cabbagetown and Grant Park.

NPU-O Meeting Scheduled Tonight

On the agenda, alcohol permit for Urban Pie, zoning variances.

DeKalb Opens New Early Voting Locations

Beat the July 31 Election Day crush by casting your ballots ahead of time.

T-SPLOST Debate: Not a Perfect Plan, But a Plan Nonetheless

'Our infrastructure is broken. We already have a terrible reputation for it, and we will look like fools if we refuse to help ourselves.'

Problem Intersection: Boulevard and Hamilton Avenue

Two lane stretch of Boulevard headed north suddenly becomes one lane. Problem is the markings are faded or hard to see.

State Rep. Bell Seeks Re-Election in Diverse District

Bell is the first African-American lesbian to serve in any state legislature

State Rep Long Cites Avoided Home Foreclosures in Re-election Bid

Long says education is a central issue in District 58, where he is locked in a primary battle with Rep. Simone Bell.

Patch Poll: What's Your Take on the City Parks Smoking Ban?

Atlanta City Council votes to ban smoking in public parks.

Patch Survey of GOP Leaders Shows Opposition to T-SPLOST

Higher taxes and lack of trust are two reasons most Republican respondents are against the transportation referendum.

Asylum Restaurant Opens in East Atlanta

Despite controversy over liquor license, Asylum features full bar and promises live entertainment.

What Should Go Here?: The Old Atlanta Fire Station No. 13

The building at the southwest corner of Flat Shoals and Metropolitan avenues is in a prime location but has remained vacant.

Advance Voting Begins in Fulton County

Fulton County voters who can't make it to the polls on July 31 have several options to make sure their vote is counted.

Calling All Diehard Democrats and Republicans

Patch is seeking red-blooded Republicans and true blue Democrats to participate in a political survey we're conducting during this election year.

UPDATED: Boil Water Advisory Now Lifted

Power outage on Thursday continued problem into Friday and left parts of East Atlanta, Reynoldstown, Kirkwood and East Lake under a boiled water advisory for most of the day Friday.

Watch Mail For Voter Registration Cards This Week

It's important to pay attention as several districts, affecting some neighborhoods, have changed. Reynoldstown, for example, is split in two.

Fulton County Superior Court Clerk Issues Warning On Property Squatters

Cathelene "Tina" Robinson, clerk of Fulton County Superior Court, sees increase in squatters claiming to "own" vacant properties.

Immigration Debate: Reaction To Supreme Court's Ruling

Georgia House Democrats react to High Court's ruling on controversial Arizona law.

Problem Intersection: Oakdale Road And McLendon Avenue

Motorists seeking to avoid Moreland Avenue's morning rush hour traffic, use Oakdale as a cut-through, turning it into a speeder's corridor.

...Jay Sandhaus On Candler Park Neighborhood Organization's Visioning Plan

Candler Park committee looks at future for greenspace, golf course. But plans hit a snag with Park Pride organization pulling out.

PARKatlanta Decision: What Would You Have Done?

How do you feel about the increase in fines?

Atlanta City Council Approves PARKatlanta Fine Increases

Council approves to plug revenue shortfall.

East Atlanta Patch Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting the East Atlanta Patch communities in Fulton and DeKalb Counties.

. . .R.J. Morris On Running For Fulton County Tax Commissioner

A three-year battle over property assessments lays the foundation for a candidacy based on reform.

Fulton County Property Tax Assessment Spikes Galvanize Inman Park

Residents see assessed valuations increase in down market.

The 2012 Presidential Election: What Issue Is Most Important To You?

A Patch poll on the issues most important to voters.

Your Vote Counts: How To Register In Fulton County

Your step-by-step guide.

Firing Up The Engines

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department holds open house at East Atlanta's Fire Station No. 13.

City Releases Regional Transportation Referendum Draft Project List

If the July 31 referendum passes, the city is expected to receive a little over $9 million per year for 10 years, or about $94 million total to spend on local projects.

. . .Kit Sutherland On Graffiti In Old Fourth Ward

President of the Fourth Ward Alliance, Sutherland discusses how a low-level crime has high economic impact on O4W and revitalizing neighborhoods in general.

Fulton Court To Order 8K To Address Jury Duty No-Show Violations

After a month of amnesty, court is now in "get tough" mode on those who failed respond to jury duty summonses.

Taggers Plead Guilty To Graffiti

"Beav" and "Vomet" negotiated plea deals that include probation, thousands in fines and restitution.

Problem Intersection: Memorial Drive And Boulevard

Four-way intersection has four left-hand turn signals, but only three dedicated left-hand turn lanes.