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.

The Georgia Senate passed tort reform bill SB 68 to reduce litigation costs, as advocated by Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy. Critics are concerned about access to justice.

Georgia's Sen. Orrock and Rep. Westbrook to unveil a bill challenging the funding of anti-abortion centers accused of spreading misleading health info.

Duracell announces a new Global R&D Headquarters in Atlanta, investing $56 million and creating 110 jobs, with support from local and state officials.

Scott Keith has been promoted to Superintendent of the Northwest RSAT, effective March 1, 2025, after a 20-year career with the Georgia Department of Corrections.