Douglas County proposes to keep the property tax rate steady, which could result in a tax increase due to higher property values. Public hearings are scheduled for community input before adoption.

Democratic lawmakers discussed the AP African American Studies course in a hearing, addressing legislative impacts on the curriculum and educational policies.

The Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands, led by Sen. Bo Hatchett, announces its second meeting in Clarkesville to discuss farmland preservation strategies.

Georgia's 2025 fiscal year begins with a 2.7% increase in July's net tax revenues totaling $2.56 billion, despite a slight drop in individual income tax collections.

The Georgia Senate has created a committee to study safe firearm storage, with its first meeting scheduled to discuss potential legislative solutions.

Cobb County BOER set the advance voting dates for the November election, with polls opening from October 15 to November 1. Special election dates for local districts are also scheduled.

Rockdale County, Georgia receives FEMA approval for its updated hazard mitigation plan aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience in collaboration with the City of Conyers.

The Senate Study Committee on AI in Georgia, led by Sen. Albers, will meet at Trilith Studios on August 14 to discuss AI's societal impacts and regulations. The public can attend or watch the live stream.

Georgia Governor Kemp extends the State of Emergency for another week to address storm Debby's aftermath with ongoing efforts from state agencies and the National Guard.

Douglasville is set to increase property taxes by 16.67%, responding to decreased sales tax revenue and higher service costs. Three public hearings are planned before adoption.

Butts County, GA, provides early voting options for the November 5, 2024 General Election, with details on location, registration, and absentee voting on their website.

Ex-Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has authored a children’s book, "Veto, the Governor's Cat," honoring his wife's literacy advocacy and aiming to teach kids about kindness and resilience.

Kamala Harris selected Tim Walz as her running mate for 2024, eliciting mixed responses from Georgia's politicians along party lines, with issues like public safety and policy positions dominating the discourse.