Senator Clint Dixon was appointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on State and Local Government Operations in Georgia.

Fayetteville honored former Mayor Ken Steele at a council meeting, acknowledging his significant contributions to local governance and community development. Steele, who passed on December 19, was previously a Navy pilot and Delta pilot.

Scott Stacy was unanimously chosen by Fayetteville City Council as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2025, succeeding Rich Hoffman. He has served on the council since 2014.

Georgia Senator Islam Parkes focuses on family welfare in her second term, serving on major committees and co-chairing the Women’s Legislative Caucus.

Georgia lawmakers began their 2025 session, with Senator Carden Summers proposing several bills focused on education, the economy, and social infrastructure, including a school safety law named "Ricky and Alyssa’s Law."

Georgia's Sen. Anavitarte introduced Senate Bill 17, "Ricky and Alyssa's Law," to strengthen school safety by installing panic alarms and requiring school mapping data.

Senator Bill Cowsert continues as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities after reappointment by Lt. Governor Burt Jones.

Governor Kemp's State of the State address focused on Georgia's resilience, economic challenges, and proposed tax cuts, while outlining the need for tort reform and acknowledging the service of law enforcement and first responders.

Sen. Billy Hickman has been appointed to chair the Georgia Senate Committee on Education and Youth, emphasizing his commitment to literacy and educational growth.

Sen. Sam Watson appointed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics by Lt. Governor Burt Jones, emphasizing the importance of democracy and state integrity.

Woodstock appointed Phillip E. Friduss from Hall Booth Smith as the city's new legal counsel, succeeding Eldon Basham from Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele.

Sen. Larry Walker III begins his sixth term and 10th legislative session in Georgia's 20th District and is re-elected as Majority Caucus Secretary, emphasizing his commitment to key sectors and Middle Georgia values.

Sen. Sonya Halpern was sworn in for a third term representing Georgia's 39th Senate District, with Judge Trent Brown presiding. She continues as Democratic Vice Chair and serves on key committees.