Covington's council voted to start drafting a parental‑responsibility ordinance that could fine or jail guardians if their children commit certain offenses.

More than 20,000 students applied to Georgia’s new Promise Scholarship in its first year and over 7,000 were immediately eligible. The $6,500 awards have reignited a debate over school choice and public-school funding.

Two Fulton County early‑voting branches were closed for repairs days before advance voting ends, but the county lists dozens of alternate sites and hours. Check the county page for the nearest option.

A bomb threat was reported ahead of Brad Raffensperger’s Macon campaign stop at Middle Georgia Regional Airport; officials say an investigation is underway.

Georgia’s state Senate has subpoenaed Stacey Abrams and former New Georgia Project leaders to appear Friday as part of a probe tied to the group’s 2018 activity. The action follows a $300,000 ethics consent order earlier this year.

The 11th Circuit ruled that DHS can’t broadly bar bond hearings for many immigrants in custody, clearing the way for detainees in the Southeast to seek release while their cases proceed.

Two Democratic-backed challengers sued the state's judicial watchdog in a sealed federal filing as early voting proceeds. The AJC asked a judge to unseal the case before May 19.

A new poll finds broad bipartisan support for tighter AI rules as Georgia campaigns deploy deepfakes, incendiary ads and candidate chatbots.

Morehouse med students rallied Wednesday and launched a petition asking school leaders to replace Rep. Rich McCormick as commencement speaker, citing concerns about his record.

A DeKalb Superior Court judge has blocked two State Election Board rules — a win for county elections staff that limits the board’s reach over local administration. The order invalidates poll‑watcher and daily‑reporting mandates and follows years of legal fights.

A Decatur traffic stop for an unlicensed driver led to an ICE transfer to Stewart Detention Center, and county reports show unlicensed driving is now a top reason for ICE pick‑ups. Local law changes have tightened compliance with federal detainer requests.

Dunwoody is poised to outlaw stand‑alone vape shops under a proposed land‑use ordinance returning to the council next Monday. The draft exempts grocery and convenience stores but would bar separate vape retailers citywide.

A state training council met Tuesday to review allegations that Douglas County deputy coroners handled death investigations and paperwork without proper oaths or bonds.