A Patch panel of Democratic elected officials and activists say the Ryan pick draws a stronger contrast between presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama.
There is no sales tax on many things kids will need as they start school. But it ends today, Saturday.
Senator from Tucker writes about the referendum's inevitable result.
Vote Act would ensure the sanctity of the voting process, says Johnson.
House Democrats are calling for renewed effort after T-SPLOST failed to pass.
The transportation sales tax failed in DeKalb County by 51%-49%, which means a lot of people in the county voted yes. Fill out one of the fields below to discover how your neighborhood voted.
Womack received less than 50% in Tuesday's primary.
McMahan is running in District 4, which includes parts of Tucker.
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.
Tucker Recreation Center is one of several locations in DeKalb.
The Tucker representative joins a list of prominent names.
Digital sales would begin later this year or in 2013.
The governor makes the announcement 12 days before the T-SPLOST vote.
Lights are on but nobody is home.
Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia sees small chance of the initiative passing.
Tucker representative wants local groups to help keep veterans off the streets.
Consumer protection agency announced it will ensure correct and accurate data.
Last week's forum at Westwood College introduced District 4 candidates, among others.
Higher taxes and lack of trust are two reasons most Republican respondents are against the transportation referendum.
Those playing Angry Birds are more likely to vote Obama.
The candidate forum will focus on the positions of the Board of Commissioners (District 1, 4, 5 and 6) and Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County.
An attempt to remove a GOP contender in the House District 81 seat has failed.
The campaign raised more $12,000 during the final week in June.
Forums will July 10 and 12 for DeKalb School Board, DeKalb County Commission and Public Service Commission candidates.
A local teenager, who will not be old enough to vote in the November election, has ticked off a lot of adult conservatives.
If you want to have a voice in the transportation referendum, hustle down to the voter registration office by 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Locals jump on Facebook to express themselves following the Supreme Court's ruling.
Reaction is coming in to today's historic Supreme Court ruling.
The Senator from Tucker writes about the DREAM Act.
The Georgia Department of Labor is hosting a live chat for people seeking seasonal and temporary work from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27. You can participate on Patch.
The District 81 incumbent was honored by the Georgia Conservation Voters.
The measure will act as a "stop gap" until the Georgia Legislature can make the drugs illegal.
Burrell Ellis will be at Mountain Creek Swim Club today.
President Obama has no options that wouldn’t lead to American interests being damaged in some way.
The Green Party is collecting signatures so she can challenge incumbent 4th District congressman Hank Johnson.
For job seekers, these workshops will give you an extra edge.
The Georgia General Assembly passed a tax reform bill that will change how and when you pay your ad valorem tax on your vehicle.
Charter schools, lobbyists' gifts, casino gambling, weapons carry permits and right to life are some of the ballot questions on the July 31 primary ballots.
Members of the public are invited to volunteer.
DeKalb County residents are complaining about how their home value is calculated.