House Bill 1144 would make tampons, pads and period underwear state tax‑free during four two‑day weekends a year, with dates set by the tax commissioner.

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic warned Tuesday that AI could push unemployment higher and that monetary policy alone may not be able to offset a structural shift. His comments come as he prepares to leave the bank at the end of his term.

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.