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.

Georgia's State Election Board voted to request a new investigation into Fulton County's 2020 ballot handling, stirring ongoing political controversy over the presidential election results.

AFRD delays its CFAI reaccreditation presentation to spring 2025 after a city fleet maintenance audit, ensuring a commitment to transparency and high standards.

Georgia's Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee will meet to discuss sustainable manufacturing from the state's forestry products, focusing on public policy and market challenges.

Chief Judge A. Gregory Poole declared a Judicial Emergency for Cobb County Superior Court due to systemic failures following a software update, affecting court operations and constitutional rights.

The City of Suwanee's FY 2025 balanced budget features a 6.5% increase in spending, with investments in personnel, infrastructure, and electric vehicles, while maintaining the millage rate.

The Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports will hold its first hearing in Atlanta, chaired by Sen. Dolezal, to examine policies affecting women's sports.

The Senate Special Committee on Investigations schedules its fifth hearing to address allegations against Fulton County DA Fani Willis and aims to promote transparency and accountability in the legal system.

Cobb County files motions to intervene and reconsider rulings mandating new elections for two commission districts following a judge's decision, stressing importance of correct legal process and minimizing disruption.

Georgia's State Election Board approved a rule possibly allowing local boards to delay election certification, raising concerns over election integrity.