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CBS News: the only total solar eclipse of 2026 crosses the far Northern Hemisphere on Aug. 12. Atlanta is not on the path of totality; the next Southeast U.S. total eclipse that includes Georgia is lined up for 2052.
Business
The Peach State's film production volume is up 22 percent year-over-year, but the metro Atlanta share is at a decade low as new sound stages open in Savannah, Augusta, and Columbus.
Opinion
The state is signing off on billions of gallons of new water withdrawals for AI infrastructure. The people who live near the intakes have been told nothing.
State
The governor's endorsement reshuffles a Republican primary that was widely expected to be a cakewalk for the incumbent Lt. Governor. Now it's a three-way fight.
State
Every K–8 public school in Georgia must enforce a personal-device restriction during instructional hours by July 1. High schools get another year.
State
The legislature referred the trio of proposed changes during the 2026 session, setting up a packed ballot alongside a governor's race and new voting-equipment rules
State
A state audit finds nearly 60 percent of Georgia teachers now use generative AI for instructional prep. Educators say it saves hours — but the classroom conversation about critical thinking is just starting.
Weather
Metro Atlanta recorded more than five inches of rain in May — one of the wettest months in recent memory — but long-term deficits mean the statewide drought response remains in effect.
Politics
The two-term incumbent cruised to the Republican nomination on Tuesday night. Democrat Lydia Powell, a former DeKalb County principal, will challenge him in the general election.
Weather
The Environmental Protection Division says 80 percent of the state is now in 'extreme' or 'exceptional' drought — the worst classification since 2007. Lake Lanier sits more than five feet below full pool.