The Mercer Cluster · Washington, GA
Opinion OPINION: It's Something American American flags wave on the National Mall on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) This is an opinion article. Any views expressed belong solely to the author and are not representative of The Cluster, any organizations the author is a member of or the faculty, staff or administration at Mercer University. A colleague of mine told me last week that Election Day is the “local news Super Bowl,” and at the time, it sounded exaggerated, corny even. Last night, in rural Peach County’s election office, I leaned back in an unflattering leather chair surrounded by heel clacking and the humming of laser printers. The “Super Bowl” vibe began to rub off on me as people sputtered around the office waiting for results. Activists and families alike geared up this year in a matchup that means celebration for some, and heartbreak for others.
Savannah Tribune · Harlem, GA
Nearby: Harlem, GARev. Paul E. Smith, M.Div., was recognized with the Community Impact Award during the “Golden Nights in Harlem” Awards Gala on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Student Union Ballroom. Presented by the Alpha Iota Sigma Alumnae Chapter and Upsilon Theta Undergraduate Chapter, the gala brought guests together for an evening celebrating service and community leadership. Smith’s award recognized his work across Savannah through ministry, education and civic engagement. Smith serves as senior pastor of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where he has led the congregation since 2021. Under his leadership, the church continues its commitment to being “Christ centered and community focused,” serving members and the surrounding community through worship, outreach and education.
Claxton Enterprise · Evans, GA
Nearby: Evans, GABy Patrick Hixson A glance through the archives this week reveals many of the things that have long brought communities together: Friday night football, hometown celebrations, young people achieving their goals, and families welcoming newborn children…These were some of the stories appearing in Evans County newspapers 70, 60, and 50 years ago. THIS WEEK 70 YEARS AGO: Mr. and Mrs. Pernell Rogers of Claxton announce the birth of a son, Pernell Dewayne, November 6, at the Griffin Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hearn of Claxton announce the birth of a daughter, October 21 at the Telfair Hospital. She has been given the name Kathryn Grace. Playing their last game of the regular season on the home grounds, the Claxton Tigers last Friday night defeated Hinesville 41-12.
Claxton Enterprise · Evans, GA
Nearby: Evans, GAStaff Report Georgia elected a Democratic governor and sent Jon Ossoff back to Washington. Evans County voters went the other way, and with no runoff on the horizon, their election season is over. None of the races on the county’s Nov. 3 ballot were close enough to require a second round of voting, said Mandy Massey, elections director for the Evans County Board of Elections and Registration. “There will be no December 1, 2026, runoff election in Evans County,” Massey said. Georgia’s 2026 election calendar set Dec. 1 aside for federal and state general election runoffs. Before the election, Massey had called a local or state runoff unlikely, and the results bore that out. How Evans County voted In the governor’s race, Evans County backed Republican Rick Jackson with 2,139 votes, or 69%, to Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms’ 980 votes, or 31%, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s county results. Statewide, the result flipped.
Columbia Missourian · Athens, GA
Nearby: Athens, GANo. 22 Mizzou football said the team successfully landed in Athens, Georgia, for its Saturday afternoon matchup with No. 1 Georgia. The team released a video to X of players getting off a plane after arriving at the destination just…
KC Sports Network · Athens, GA
Nearby: Athens, GAKillian Wright and Zach Knox-Doyle unpack preview Mizzou football’s massive road test at No. 1 Georgia break down freshman guard Jason Crowe’s week on the hardwood Killian Wright and Zach Knox-Doyle open All Things Mizzou by dissecting the lingering fallout from Missouri’s loss to Texas, focusing on controversial replay reversals and the SEC’s lack of transparency. While acknowledging that Commissioner Greg Sankey’s defense of the replay booth fell flat—and noting Athletic Director Laird Veatch’s push for live replay audio—the hosts argue that Mizzou’s own fourth-quarter stagnation and special teams blunders ultimately sealed its fate. Turning ahead to Saturday’s trip to Athens to face No. 1 Georgia, Wright and Knox-Doyle examine Jamal Roberts’ heavy rushing workload amid Ahmad Hardy’s limited snaps, Austin Simmons’ decision to re-sign with the Tigers and why Mizzou needs a near-flawless performance to pull off a season-saving upset.
The Red & Black · Athens, GA
Nearby: Athens, GAA National EMS ambulance is pictured at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center on Prince Avenue. Piedmont, along with St. Mary's hospital, privatized EMS response in 2009. (Photo/Tony Walsh) Tony Walsh Your gift goes further during NewsMatch — donate today and double your impact! The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. From now until Dec. 31 your gift will be matched. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime.
The Red & Black · Athens, GA
Nearby: Athens, GAGeorgia inside linebacker Smael Mondon, Jr. (2) in action during a NCAA college football game between Missouri and Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Georgia won 30-21. (Photo/Mady Mertens; @MadyMertensPhotography) MADY_MERTENS Your gift goes further during NewsMatch — donate today and double your impact! The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. From now until Dec. 31 your gift will be matched. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. No. 1 Georgia meets Missouri Saturday for a high-stakes clash in the final regular-season SEC matchup at Sanford Stadium. In 2012, amid conference realignment and tensions within the Big 12, Missouri and Texas A&M left to join the SEC. Texas A&M joined the West Division while Missouri joined the East, placing the Tigers on Georgia’s annual conference schedule. The teams had met just once before, in the 1960 Orange Bowl, when Georgia defeated Missouri 14-0.
The Red & Black · Athens, GA
Nearby: Athens, GACars drive down South Lumpkin Street on July 22, 2021, in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/Katie Tucker; [email protected]) Your gift goes further during NewsMatch — donate today and double your impact! The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. From now until Dec. 31 your gift will be matched. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The Athens Driver’s License Services office has permanently closed its Highway 29 location and moved to a new facility, according to an Athens-Clarke County press release.The new office, the Oconee Customer Service Center, is located at 1627 McNutt Creek Road in Bogart — about a 20 minute drive from the former location. Services offered at the new location include first-time issuance, renewals, replacements for lost or stolen licenses, out-of-state transfers and reinstatements.
The Collegian · Athens, GA
Nearby: Athens, GAFresno State announced its 2027 baseball schedule featuring a lot of intriguing matchups. This season will be the first time since 2016 that the Diamond ‘Dogs will face Creighton and Youngstown State University. It will also feature the first-ever matchups in program history against Seattle University, Florida Gulf Coast University and North Dakota State University. The highlight of the schedule is the highly anticipated rematch between the Diamond Dogs’ and the Georgia Bulldogs. The two programs last met in the 2008 College World Series championship series, where Fresno State defeated Georgia to capture its first national championship. . The teams will meet for a three-game series March 12-14 in Athens, Georgia, marking their first matchup in nearly 19 years. Fresno State head coach Ryan Overland was a member of the Bulldogs’ 2008 College World Series championship team as a player, adding another connection to the historic matchup.
The Red & Black · Athens, GA
Nearby: Athens, GAScenes from Election Day around Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. This gallery will be updated throughout the day. People walk to and from the Athens-Clarke County Library, the polling place for Precincts 7A and 7B, in Athens, Georgia, on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Precinct 7A moved to the library, joining Precinct 7B. (Photo/Benjamin Jacobstein, @ben.jacobstein.photo) Benjamin Jacobstein A sign outside the Athens-Clarke County Library marks the no-campaigning zone around the polling place in Athens, Georgia, on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Georgia law bars campaigning within 150 feet of the outer edge of any building where a polling place is established and within 25 feet of any voter waiting in line.
The Red & Black · Athens, GA
Nearby: Athens, GADemocratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during a joint rally with U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. Ossoff is seeking reelection against Mike Collins and Bottoms is running against Rick Jackson in the upcoming November election. (Photo/Evan Frilingos; @frilingos.photos) Evan Frilingos Your gift goes further during NewsMatch — donate today and double your impact! The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. From now until Dec. 31 your gift will be matched. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia Governor race, beating out Republican nominee Rick Jackson, The Associated Press called on Tuesday.Bottoms is the first Black woman to be elected to governor in any state, the first Black and first female governor in Georgia and will be the first Democratic governor of Georgia since 2003, when Roy Barnes left office.