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.

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.