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ATLANTA — Early polling in the 2026 Georgia governor’s race shows unsettled contests in both parties, with large shares of undecided voters and clear signs of momentum for some candidates while others struggle to gain any traction. For conservatives in the Atlanta metro, the numbers highlight not only who is ahead but which candidates are sinking before the race has even begun in earnest. On the Republican side, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones continues to post the strongest e

ATLANTA — A Mega Millions ticket worth an estimated $980 million was sold at a Publix in Newnan, marking one of the largest lottery wins in Georgia history and drawing national attention to the Atlanta metro area. The winning ticket was purchased at Publix Super Market #1816, located in the Arbor Springs Plaza on North Highway 29. State lottery officials confirmed the sale early Monday and noted that the retailer will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ti

BALL GROUND, Ga. — A new luxury “farmstead” community on the northern edge of Metro Atlanta is selling at a rapid pace, underscoring strong demand for large-acreage living in Cherokee County. Sanctuaire Farms, a 461-acre development located just outside Ball Ground and roughly an hour from downtown Atlanta, has already sold about 70 percent of its roughly 50 available lots. The project broke ground in July and has quickly become one of the fastest-moving residential offerings

MILTON, Ga.  — A North Fulton community long known for its open space and suburban character is receiving national recognition for something else: safety. Milton has been named one of the safest small communities in the United States, reflecting years of policy choices centered on controlled development, strong public safety funding and a clear commitment to preserving local quality of life. A recent national ranking listed Milton among the top communities for safety, citing

CANTON, Ga. — Cherokee County deputies seized about 200 pounds of methamphetamine this week, the largest meth bust in county history. Investigators say the $500,000 shipment is tied to an international network with links to El Salvador, Mexico, and MS-13. Deputies found the drugs inside a Canton storage facility. The scope of the operation shows how deeply organized crime has penetrated Metro Atlanta’s suburban counties. A shipment this large represents a distribution pipelin

ATLANTA — Metro Atlanta is once again at the center of national attention as the state’s top prosecutorial oversight agency has assumed control of the long-running 2020 election-interference case—marking yet another dramatic turn in a saga that has repeatedly pulled Fulton County’s justice system into the national political arena. Pete Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, confirmed late Thursday that he will personally take over th

After failing to achieve 50% +1, three-term Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul advances to runoff. Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul is headed to a December 2, 2025 runoff after falling short of the majority needed to win outright in the November 4 municipal election. Paul, who has served as mayor since 2013, captured roughly 43 percent of the vote in a crowded field of challengers. Dontaye Carter, a community advocate and former city spokesperson, finished second with about 21 perc

The state has scheduled a special election to fill the vacancy in Georgia House District 23 following the passing of incumbent Representative Mandi Ballinger (R) in October. The general election will be held on December 9, 2025 , with early voting beginning November 17 . If no candidate secures more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff will be held January 6, 2026 . District 23 is located in Cherokee County and includes parts of Canton, northern Holly Springs, and surroundin

November 2025 changed everything. For years, conservatives treated metro Atlanta as a lost cause—ceded to the Left and written off as “too urban” or “too blue.” But November’s election was a wake-up call. The lesson was clear: the future of Georgia will be decided right here in the metro. If we lose Atlanta’s heartbeat, we lose Georgia’s future. That’s where MetroMatters  comes in. This isn’t just another blog or newsletter. MetroMatters  is a new platform for conservative vo