Atlanta, GA news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

In Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: School plot stopped; early voting surges past 2M. Also: Cherokee High School students return to class Wednesday after authorities stopped an alleged school plot on Tuesday; Georgia surpasses 2 million in-person early votes as 2026 midterms approach. Weather: Partly cloudy and mild today, 52–71°F with light winds.

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Cherokee High School students return to class Wednesday after authorities stopped an alleged school plot on Tuesday.Instagram · Oct 28, 7:18 AM
Georgia surpasses 2 million in-person early votes as 2026 midterms approach.Atlanta News First · Oct 27, 7:12 PM
Florida Gators face Georgia Bulldogs football game in Atlanta.College Football News · Oct 28, 4:55 AM

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