John Park was sworn in as Brookhaven's mayor, becoming Georgia's first Asian-American mayor. He previously served as a city council member for District 2.

Atlanta celebrates the 50th anniversary of Maynard H. Jackson Jr.'s inauguration as its first African American mayor with a special event attended by past mayors.

The Georgia legislative session is set to address various issues in 2024, including Medicaid expansion, social media regulation, and defining antisemitism, in an election year context.

VP Kamala Harris plans a visit to Atlanta for a roundtable at The Gathering Spot, focusing on voting rights and other issues, her 10th trip to Georgia since taking office.

Metro Atlanta and Santa Cruz prepare for Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events ranging from a weeklong series of festivities to marches and community service projects to honor the civil rights leader's legacy.

A judge dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones over his role as a Trump elector, with plaintiff Richard Rose considering an appeal.

State Sen. Shawn Still opposes an August trial date for election interference charges, arguing it would interfere with his re-election campaign. He faces racketeering and other charges but pleads not guilty.

Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to make her 10th visit to Atlanta since taking office, with plans to arrive in the city on January 9...

The Atlanta Police Department received an $89,426.56 grant to combat DUIs and aggressive driving as part of the H.E.A.T. initiative from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

Judge Steven Jones upholds Georgia's new voting maps, fulfilling a mandate for increased Black representation, amid criticism for not solving racial bias issues.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is advocating for harsher penalties for "swatting," seeking legislative action in response to recent incidents affecting public figures.

Georgia schedules special elections for February 13 to fill legislative seats: Senate District 30, after Mike Dugan's congressional bid, and House District 125, following Barry Fleming's judicial appointment.

David Hannah was sworn in as the first African-American mayor of Wrens, Georgia, with plans to attract businesses, invest in housing, and reduce crime.