Georgia NOW News for Wednesday May 27, 2026

Georgia’s top Democratic candidates are hitting the campaign trail together. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms will make their first joint campaign appearance in Atlanta as they work to energize voters ahead of November’s election. Plus, a devastating fish kill stretches nearly 20 miles along the Chattahoochee River after severe flooding and stormwater overflows. Environmental advocates say the combination of drought conditions, sewage contamination and increasingly intense storms created a disaster unlike anything they’ve seen before. Also, drivers should prepare for more Interstate 285 shutdowns in the years ahead as the Georgia Department of Transportation begins a major reconstruction project on aging sections of the Perimeter. And immigration attorneys are raising concerns after a new federal policy change could make it harder for some immigrants already in the country legally to obtain permanent residency. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNOW #GeorgiaNews #GeorgiaPolitics #Atlanta #ChattahoocheeRiver #Transportation #ImmigrationNews