Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announces interim City Hall appointments as part of his administrative reshuffle, with key positions in operations, airport management, public works, and a new strategy officer role.

Atlanta's 2025 budget proposal totals $2.75 billion, focusing on public services, infrastructure, public safety, and housing, aiming to make the city an opportunity hub for all its residents.

Butts County, Georgia, will begin early processing of paper absentee ballots for the May 21 election on March 16, maintaining ballot secrecy and preventing premature results leaks.

The Butts County Board of Elections and Registration is set to begin vote tallying at 7:00 PM on May 21, 2024, which will continue until all votes are counted and certified.

Judge Lisa Lott becomes the Western Judicial Circuit's first female Chief Judge, succeeding Judge Eric W. Norris on May 1, 2024, after a unanimous vote.

Rep. David Scott faces multiple Democratic challengers in a reconfigured Atlanta district for the May 21 primary elections amidst concerns over his age and lack of public appearances.

Georgia has implemented strict regulations on kratom, mandating age restrictions, concentration limits, and labeling requirements, with strong penalties for non-compliance.

The DeKalb County Police Department will host its annual Fallen Officers Memorial Service at the DeKalb History Center to honor deceased law enforcement officers.

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor's Recommended Budget for FY 2025, amounting to $193.6 million, was submitted for commission review, proposing a 3.7% increase with a focus on public safety and employee benefits.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to force a vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, despite opposition from GOP leaders and former President Trump. She is joined by Rep. Thomas Massie and criticized by Democrats ready to defend Johnson.

VP Kamala Harris visited Atlanta, supporting small, particularly Black-owned, businesses and highlighting the Biden administration's economic policies. Her visit emphasized efforts such as "The Stitch" to reduce urban planning disparities.

Georgia Southern University faces protests over the axing of its LGBTQIA+ Safe Space program, which students and faculty say harms inclusiveness on campus.

Mayor Andre Dickens appoints Pierce Hand Seitz to the Atlanta Municipal Court, citing his commitment to tenant rights, community service, and legal experience.