The Georgia Senate passed a bill to add a sixth judge in Augusta to address case backlogs, a bipartisan move welcomed by proponents for judicial efficiency.

Georgia's Senate passed SB 69, led by Sen. Kennedy, to regulate litigation financing, aiming for consumer protection and transparency in the legal system.

Atlanta's Mayor Dickens delivered a State of the City Address, highlighting achievements, vision, and future commitments such as reduced crime, improved city services, and investment in housing.

Georgia renters and housing advocates rally at the state capitol seeking the repeal of rent control prohibition amidst soaring rents and corporate landlord dominance.

Winterville has scheduled a Special Election for June 17, 2025, to fill a council vacancy. Candidate qualifying begins April 1, with a $126 fee. The term ends December 31, 2025.

Senator Nikki Merritt will outline the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus's policy goals on the steps of 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta. The event is on February 27, from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to opt out of Georgia's HB581 Statewide Adjusted Base Homestead Exemption, favoring their existing local floating homestead exemption system.

Mayor Andre Dickens announces new members of Atlanta's Nightlife Advisory Council for 2025, highlighting their role in enhancing the city's nightlife and safety.

Senate Bill 145, aimed at adding a sixth judge to the Augusta Judicial Circuit, received unanimous support from the Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sen. Hickman will celebrate Georgia Reads Day at the State Capitol, honoring literacy advocates and READBowl winners with guests invited to join the public event.

Georgia Senators Harrell and Parent introduced "Donna's Law" for a voluntary firearm "no sell" list to curb suicides, allowing self-addition to the NICS.

The City of Atlanta clarified that actions taken after Inspector General Manigault's departure, such as disabling her access and securing files, were standard procedures, not a raid.

Georgia lawmakers are midway through the 2025 session, passing bills for legal system overhaul, tax relief, and childcare tax credits. SB 68 targets lawsuit reform, SB 52 assists timberland owners, and SB 89 expands child tax credits.