The U.S. Supreme Court granted an extension for Fani Willis to respond to Mark Meadows' bid to move his Georgia election interference trial to federal court.

The Georgia Senate committee on preserving farmlands will hold a meeting to discuss state agriculture and land conservation. Sen. Hickman leads the effort, with a live stream available for public viewing.

Bryan and Bulloch counties established a $1 million Well Mitigation Fund to protect local water supplies from development near Floridan aquifer wells, with contributions from the counties and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America.

The Georgia Senate's new committee, led by Senator Kennedy, aims to innovate and sustain the state's forestry industry, focusing on economic growth and environmental health.

Governor Brian Kemp discusses Georgia's healthcare programs, highlighting over 714,000 individuals covered and improvements in insurance options and premiums across the state.

Governor Kemp of Georgia has appointed Sarah Griffie to the Superior Court, Robert S. Lane as District Attorney, and Bradley L. Collins as Solicitor, filling various vacancies and strengthening the state's legal system.

The Georgia Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee will hold its first meeting on August 23, open to the public and livestreamed, to discuss the state's prison conditions.

Milton City Council will discuss road safety, infrastructure, and community issues on August 19, including speed limit reductions, painting contracts, the Fire Station 45 construction, and the Deerfield Implementation Plan.

Woodstock's Deputy City Manager, Coty Thigpen, is reappointed to the Georgia Municipal Association's Workforce Development Advisory Council for 2024-2025 to address workforce issues in city governments.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger opposes proposed election rule changes requiring hand counts of ballots, arguing they may undermine voter confidence and burden workers.

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied Trump's attorney's request to delay oral arguments in the election interference case from the 2020 Georgia presidential election.

Cobb County, Georgia now charges individuals for the costs related to challenging voter eligibility, in response to mass challenges by Republicans aimed at purging voter rolls. Critics see this as an attempt to influence election outcomes.

The Atlanta Police Department launched its C.A.R.E. Unit to handle non-emergency incidents and free up officers for urgent situations. The first graduating class completed training and began service on July 11, 2024.