Atlanta is considering a "blight tax" to curb urban decay by targeting absentee owners of neglected properties, exempting occupied buildings, with incentives for improvements.

Civil rights groups are reevaluating their legal strategies and considering Section 1983 in their fight against a contentious redistricting plan in Arkansas after a series of court defeats.

Rudy Giuliani faces a challenge from creditors, including two Georgia election workers who won a $148m defamation judgment against him, to dismiss his bankruptcy case for an alleged lack of good faith.

Vice President Kamala Harris defends Biden post-debate, rallying support and focusing on his presidential track record. She is also actively engaged in outreach and is seen as essential to the Democratic campaign's stability amid election concerns.

Sen. Jon Ossoff initiated an inquiry into the protection of election workers, soliciting DOJ and FBI strategies to counter increased threats against them.

Atlanta's Mayor Andre Dickens and Councilmember Byron Amos introduce a 'Blight Tax' to penalize owners of neglectful properties and combat urban decay.

Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul will discuss his experiences from a recent trip to Israel at a public forum on July 8.

Mayor Andre Dickens has allocated an extra $2 million to Atlanta's eviction diversion program to help more families avoid displacement due to financial challenges.

Georgia's new Senate Bill 10 takes effect, imposing stiffer penalties on street racing participants and spectators to deter illegal racing activities and enhance public safety.

Georgia nonprofit FSA raises awareness at the state capitol about a tax credit for contributions aiding foster children, with lifted restrictions and success in its first year.

New laws in Georgia now regulate hemp sales, set rental property standards, cut income taxes, and change the bail system, with a judge freezing parts of the bail law.

Georgia has made swatting a felony, with offenders facing up to 5 years in prison and restitution payments, aiming to curtail the rise in such incidents.

The Supreme Court deferred a case regarding Trump's immunity back to lower courts, impacting the timing of a trial before the November election. Trump faces various legal challenges, including a felony conviction in New York.