Bryce Berry, 23, made history as Georgia's youngest state House member and the first born after 2000, focusing on education reform and inspired by his background as a teacher and community organizer.

State Senator Frank Ginn announced the Georgia Capitol's readiness for the 2025 Legislative Session and invited students to participate as Senate Pages.

HHS extends the public health emergency in areas affected by Hurricane Helene to aid in their recovery efforts, signaling ongoing challenges in these regions.

Shawn Sikes has been promoted to Statewide Transitional Center Coordinator by the GA Department of Corrections, overseeing 13 centers for ex-offender reintegration.

U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary announced he will resign from the Middle District of Georgia to join an Atlanta law firm and will be succeeded by Shanelle Booker.

U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg of the Southern District of Georgia announced her resignation effective January 17, 2025, consistent with tradition during administrative changes.

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has adopted a $2.67 billion budget for 2025, with $2.11 billion for operations and $555 million for capital improvements.

Atlanta's Chief Procurement Officer, Jaideep Majumdar, resigns, and Chandra Houston steps in as Interim Chief Procurement Officer with a strong legal and procurement background.

Geoff Duncan, former Lt. Gov. of Georgia, has been expelled from the state Republican Party for alleged disloyalty.

Eshé Collins was ceremonially sworn into the Atlanta City Council after winning a special election runoff in December and is now serving on its Public Safety Committee.

Mark Cheatham was ceremonially sworn in as Acworth's Police Chief, with support from family, community, and former chiefs, marking a new era of leadership.

Butts County seeks contractors for SPLOST 8 building projects, issuing a Request for Qualifications/Proposal with a February 25 deadline for submissions.

MARTA advises mourners at The Carter Center to not bring bags or prohibited items, as they won't be returned, and prepares for high attendance at President Carter's memorial.