Trump and his campaign settled a copyright suit with the Isaac Hayes estate in Atlanta. The parties filed a joint dismissal after mediation; terms were not disclosed.

Senate Republicans in Georgia defeated two Democratic amendments to expand Medicaid, saying the proposals needed more vetting and cost analysis. Democrats vow to keep pressing the issue through SB 380 and committees.

State Sen. Josh McLaurin filed SB541 to ban wheel restraints statewide after recent reforms tightened how booting companies operate. The bill has not yet been assigned to committee.

Senate Republicans pitched $409M for a 300‑bed forensic hospital to ease Georgia's jail mental‑health backlog. The plan arrives as DBHDD seeks court approval to exit parts of a 2010 settlement.

Eight DeKalb polling sites will shift for the May primary while schools undergo summer renovations. Voters should confirm their assigned precinct before Election Day.

Georgia Democrats introduced the Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act at the State Capitol, proposing state-level legal tools to protect voters after the FBI's seizure in Fulton County.

Marietta police formalized a 287(g) task‑force partnership with ICE in January, giving officers limited authority to enforce immigration rules. Advocates warn it could chill trust in immigrant communities.

Jan Jones announced she will step down at the end of her term in January 2027, ending a long run as Georgia’s speaker pro tempore and opening a north Fulton seat.

Officials say tighter forecasting, hiring controls and careful cost‑cuts left Atlanta with a $200M+ cushion, a clean audit and a top credit rating. That breathing room, they argue, will fund housing, safety and infrastructure priorities.

House Bill 1089 would let Georgians buy ivermectin without a prescription, prompting warnings from Emory and federal health agencies.

Georgia Power filed two cases with the PSC seeking fuel and storm‑recovery adjustments that could cut the typical bill about 1% starting in June.

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died, deeply impacting Atlanta. Mayor Andre Dickens and others mourn, remembering Jackson's fight for equality and urging to continue his legacy.

House Bill 641 would require all electric suppliers in Georgia to delay nonpayment shutoffs for customers who submit medical certification, closing a patchwork gap. Lawmakers say it could prevent life‑threatening outages for vulnerable residents.