Republicans have flagged Georgia and Michigan as prime opportunities for expanding their Senate majority in 2026. But in Georgia, unlike Michigan, the Democratic incumbent is seeking reelection. Ossoff is trying to show he can deliver for Georgia and work with Republicans while also offering a sharp critique of Trump.

The race to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia grew Monday after state Insurance Commissioner John King entered the Republican primary.

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King launched his campaign for US Senate on Monday. King joins Rep. Buddy Carter as the only candidates so far to enter the GOP primary. Gov. Brian Kemp and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene are the notable names who have decided not to run.

CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) — Three people were killed and two others injured in a fiery wreck involving multiple vehicles and semi-trailers on the interstate that connects Atlanta to Chattanooga, Tennessee, authorities said. The crash closed all of the southbound lanes Tuesday morning.

Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a fiery, multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near the Tennessee-Georgia border on Sunday, saying there were fatalities.