Georgia ranks high in solar power in the South, with rapid data center growth potentially impacting further expansion, although optimism remains for doubling solar capacity by 2025.

Savannah Chrisley claims her parents' fraud convictions were due to political persecution, likening their case to Donald Trump's experiences with federal prosecutors.

A young man, 23, was fatally shot at 84 Schell Rd. SE in Atlanta, sparking an ongoing investigation by local police seeking information and witnesses.

A 63-year-old man suffered a grazing gunshot wound while in his vehicle in southwest Atlanta; he was conscious and transported to the hospital. Police are investigating with no suspects or motive yet identified.

GBI investigates a deadly officer-involved shooting in Banks County, GA, after deputies attempted to execute an arrest warrant. Two fatally shot, no deputies injured.

Gwinnett County, GA, maintains its property tax rate at 6.95 mills, sparing residents from hikes despite inflation. The decision followed public input and allows for ongoing service provisions without increasing homeowner burdens.

Georgia is developing a Critical Care license for paramedics, with Albany Technical College launching the first program to meet these standards, offering advanced medical care training for longer patient transports.

Senator Raphael Warnock introduces the Bridge to Medicaid Act to help Georgians without insurance due to being too poor for ACA subsidies and ineligible for Medicaid. The bill offers temporary tax credits for premiums and covers most deductibles.

Judge Ural Glanville was recused from the Young Thug/YSL trial to maintain public confidence in the justice system; the trial was delayed after a defendant was stabbed.

Paulding County invites residents to a public meeting on July 23 to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget and provide feedback. Documents are available online and at the Finance Department. The budget will be adopted on August 13.

The Georgia Public Policy Foundation reports significant health insurance improvements during Governor Kemp's tenure, lauding his initiatives like the reinsurance program and state-based exchange.

Athens City Hall has implemented a new security screening process requiring visitors to pass through a checkpoint, in an effort to maintain a weapon-free zone, as outlined in the FY25 budget.

Doug Emhoff postponed a Georgia roundtable without specifying a reason, amidst heightened political tensions following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.