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.

A fatal collision on I-85 South in Gwinnett County resulted in at least one death, major traffic delays, and a prolonged lane closure. Gwinnett County police are investigating.

A father is charged with malice murder after allegedly shooting his son at a fishing tournament in Newton County.

Atlanta airport leads in TSA gun detections at security for the 9th year, with a 4% increase to 222 guns in 2024's first half, outpacing the national rate.

Anthony Hamilton is filming a music video in Macon with local artist Stacii Adams at the Tubman Museum. Extras' tickets are sold out, but the public can watch behind-the-scenes on Cotton Avenue.

Atlanta's forecast predicts a week of hot and stormy weather, with temperatures reaching the high 90s and chances of showers and thunderstorms most afternoons and evenings.

A former judge, Christina Peterson, had her Friday hearing on battery and obstruction charges canceled with no rescheduled date; she was previously removed from the bench for misconduct.

The AAPI LEAD, a new organization for AAPI officials, launched with over 350 leaders from beyond 25 states in Las Vegas, marking increased AAPI representation in governance.