A lawsuit by Gullah-Geechee residents in Georgia was dismissed over procedural errors, but they plan to refile against zoning changes threatening their community.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill to activate the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, allowing it to set standards and discipline prosecutors.

Senator Sally Harrell honored Susie Kyle, founder of Clubhouse Atlanta, with the 2024 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award for her advocacy in mental health.

Butts County, Georgia is preparing for its Primary and Non-Partisan Election on May 21, 2024, with early voting beginning in late April. Voters are urged to register by April 22 and can vote in advance at the Butts County Administration Building.

Gov. Brian Kemp and Rivian maintain commitment to a $5 billion EV factory in Georgia despite a construction pause, with Kemp asserting both parties will honor their agreements.

A Cobb County voting precinct received a court-ordered time extension due to early access issues, closing 20 minutes late at 7:20 p.m. during the Presidential Primary.

Atlanta's "Stitch" project to reconnect Downtown and Midtown with a park over I-75/85 is receiving over $157 million in federal funds. Construction is set to begin in 2026, with goals to improve pedestrian access and public transit.

Georgia honored 15 veterans at the Georgia Military Veterans' Hall of Fame dedication, with State Senator Ed Harbison leading the ceremony attended by Governor Kemp and Speaker Burns.

Georgia Senate Republicans advanced a bill banning puberty blockers for transgender minors by amending an opioid antidote bill, prompting controversy.

The Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus honored 31 women with the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award for community service, embracing the theme "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion."

Georgia Senators Parent and Harrell support "Donna's Law" to let individuals voluntarily ban themselves from buying guns to prevent impulsive suicide.

Georgia's House passed a bill making "swatting" a felony, with penalties up to 10-15 years in prison, and defined drive-by shootings for enhanced prosecution.

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners is meeting to set a special election qualifying fee and discuss an easement for Prime Healthcare, as well as road right-of-way abandonments for a logistics center.