Georgia's voting machines, including those in Bibb County, have been confirmed accurate in tests ensuring electoral integrity. Secretary of State Raffensperger oversees the process, aiming to build public trust ahead of elections.

Mayor Andre Dickens appoints Rocsean Spencer as the new Director of the Office of Contract Compliance in Atlanta to ensure partnerships with minority and women-owned small businesses.

The Georgia State Election Board is meeting to confirm actions from a controversial July 12 session regarding election rules amid legal challenges for open meeting violations.

Georgia launches a new website allowing voters to cancel their registration, amid discussions on voter list maintenance and concerns over potential misuse.

Atlanta announces three development projects to address affordable housing, with plans for mixed-income housing, retail, and community spaces, including the overhaul of the Historic West End targeting up to 80% AMI residents.

VP Kamala Harris is set to visit Atlanta to rally voters as she becomes the presumptive Democratic nominee, facing a tight race against potential rival Donald Trump.

Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods has not recommended AP African American studies for statewide adoption, leaving local districts the choice to offer it. Critics see this as unequal treatment of the course.

Fulton County Commissioners may remove the last two housing authority board members amid a financial misconduct scandal, as HUD demands changes to avoid losing federal funds.

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Atlanta Voters of Tomorrow Summit, highlighting the importance of young voters in the upcoming presidential election.

A Superior Court Judge ruled that Cobb County's commission maps were outside Georgia's Home Rule powers, ordering the Board of Elections to hold a special primary after the November General Election.

President Biden endorses Harris as Democratic nominee after withdrawing from the race, with Senator Ossoff confirming Georgia Democrats' support. Ossoff also chaired a subcommittee on Georgia's abortion ban and its impact on women's healthcare.

Cobb County Superior Court has announced a one-day postponement of jury duty scheduled for August 5, 2024, instructing jurors to check for further instructions at 6 p.m. that evening.

The Georgia State Election Board, once operating quietly, now faces increased political tension and scrutiny amid claims of election fraud by former President Trump and a shift toward a Republican majority.