Senator Bill Cowsert expresses grief over the Apalachee High School shooting and praises first responders' actions, pledging support for the community.

Stakeholders in Georgia discuss strategies for farmland preservation, focusing on challenges and potential reforms, with inputs from industry experts and local officials.

Sen. Jones responds to the Apalachee High School shooting by urging action on gun safety and secure firearm storage, emphasizing the need to protect students without infringing on Second Amendment rights.

Atlanta's Mayor Dickens and City Council propose a $60 million initiative, including a Homeless Opportunity Bond and funds from the Housing Trust, to address homelessness with 700 new affordable housing units.

Cobb County announces key dates for the November election, including voter registration and absentee voting deadlines, and outlines its voter education outreach initiatives.

The Georgia Senate's committee on safe firearm storage is holding its second meeting to discuss challenges in gun safety and potential legislative responses.

Atlanta City Council proposes using city funds to buy blighted properties for redevelopment and improvement, following a recent "blight tax" approval to combat property neglect.

MARTA hosts a voter registration event on National Voter Registration Day, encouraging civic engagement at seven rail stations with non-partisan activities.

Sen. Donzella James hosts a Senate Urban Affairs Committee meeting in Savannah to discuss homeownership and rent control, inviting public participation.

Douglasville, GA, approved a tax increase, while Douglas County, KS, lowered its mill levy amid higher property valuations, sparking debate over the true impact on taxpayers.

Johnny Sabo is appointed as the new Director and State Forester of the Georgia Forestry Commission, starting September 1, after Tim Lowrimore's resignation.

After a court ruling, Cobb County reverted to state-approved district maps, with Commissioner Jerica Richardson continuing her tenure, amidst discussions on local vs. state governance.

Gov. Kemp and the GDEcD highlight Georgia's strong job creation in FY2024, with $20 billion invested and 26,900 new jobs, focusing on expanding business beyond Atlanta.