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Fulton County chair race awaits call on election night

The Associated Press had not called the Fulton County Commission chair race between Democrat Mo Ivory and Republican Eric Tatum as of late Tuesday, Nov. 3, even as AP declared winners in Georgia's governor and U.S. Senate contests.

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Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, AP reports

The Associated Press called the Georgia U.S. Senate race for Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff at 7:55 p.m. on Nov. 3, as he defeated Republican Rep. Mike Collins to win a second term. Democrats won control of Congress, the AP reported.

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AP calls Georgia governor's race for Bottoms

The Associated Press declared Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms the winner of the Georgia governor's race at 9:24 p.m. EST on Nov. 3, with Bottoms taking 54.3% to Republican Rick Jackson's 45.7% in unofficial results from Georgia Secretary of State.

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Sandy Springs voters urged to check Election Day polling places

With early voting closed, Sandy Springs residents voting on Election Day, Nov. 3, must cast ballots at their assigned precinct, not at the countywide sites used during early voting. Fulton County Elections warns that polling locations may have changed.

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Sandy Springs voters face three redevelopment and tax questions

Sandy Springs residents will decide three ballot questions on Tuesday, Nov. 3, including a redevelopment powers referendum that would let the city consider Tax Allocation Districts, a TSPLOST renewal worth $129 million in road projects, and a countywide ESPLOST renewal for school capital improvements.

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Greg Dolezal seeks Georgia lieutenant governor seat

Republican Greg Dolezal proposes tax cuts, expanded school choice and restrictions on corporate ownership of homes. His platform does not quantify replacement funding for proposed tax changes.

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