SUMMARY: A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, ruled that election officials cannot delay or decline the certification of election results, even in cases where there are suspicions of error or fraud. Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney emphasized that all votes must be included in the certification process. County election superintendents, typically multi-member boards, must certify results by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following an election, or Tuesday if the Monday is a holiday. This ruling comes as early voting commenced in Georgia today.

A Georgia judge ruled county election officials cannot delay or decline election result certification. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney says officials cannot exclude any group of votes from certification, even if they suspect error or fraud.

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SUMMARY: Atlanta will host the Super Bowl again in 2028, marking the 62nd edition of the event. This will be the fourth time the NFL championship game is held in Georgia’s capital, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which previously hosted Super Bowl LIII in 2019. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised Atlanta’s hospitality and community engagement, highlighting Arthur Blank’s efforts in bringing the Super Bowl back. The announcement also noted that Atlanta will host other related events, such as NFL Honors. Atlanta was recently announced as the venue for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, showcasing its appeal for major sporting events.

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SUMMARY: Georgia’s early in-person voting has begun for the upcoming election, with over 7 million registered voters encouraged by both Republicans and Democrats to participate early. While voter registration closed on October 7, a recent judge’s ruling dismissed calls for an extension due to Hurricane Helene’s disruptions. Trump’s polling margin against Kamala Harris is widening, contrasting with the tight race observed in 2020. Georgia is a key battleground state, and early voting numbers are expected to be high, following nearly 2.7 million early votes in the previous election. Early voting will continue until the last Friday before Election Day.

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