Georgia NOW News for Thursday July 2, 2026

The FBI is expanding its investigation into Georgia's 2020 election by sending hundreds of intelligence analysts to Atlanta to review records tied to Fulton County. The move comes after federal agents seized ballots and other election materials earlier this year, despite multiple recounts and audits that previously confirmed Georgia's 2020 election results. The bureau has declined to comment on the expanded investigation. Also, federal regulators are preparing to decide whether two major natural gas pipelines spanning Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi should move forward. Supporters say the projects are needed to meet growing energy demand across the Southeast, while environmental advocates argue the pipelines would increase dependence on fossil fuels and place environmental burdens on communities, with much of the projected demand tied to Georgia's rapidly expanding data center industry. For news anytime, visit heregeorgianow.com.