Georgia plans a new $392 million legislative office building to replace the aging Coverdell Building, with additional Gold Dome renovations totaling $83 million.

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, commences counting of absentee and advance votes for the June 18 runoff per state election code, aiming for efficient results tallying.

Mayor Andre Dickens launched the Division of LGBTQ+ Affairs Biennial Report, beginning National Pride Month in Atlanta with a series of inclusive initiatives.

Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. is hosting 'Write to Rise' workshops for young writers in July at Wolf Creek Library in Atlanta to enhance their skills.

Snellville invites residents to a Public Hearing on May 29th to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, with final adoption expected on June 10th. Documents are available online and at City Hall for review.

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the impartiality of the Justice Department amidst Republican criticism and rejected claims of a partisan agenda in prosecutions.

Georgia AG Chris Carr will announce updates on the Athens gang investigation, including progress by the Gang Prosecution Unit with past indictments against gang members.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene clashed with Dr. Anthony Fauci during a hearing, challenging his directives and medical title, while Fauci defended his actions and called for productive discourse on pandemic preparedness.

Athens-Clarke County Planning Director Brad Griffin is retiring on June 7, 2024, after nearly 24 years, with Bruce Lonnee named as the interim director. During his tenure, Griffin oversaw significant development and population growth in the county.

Prospective jurors for Cobb County State Court are experiencing delays and are instructed to remain on standby for further updates, as the court works through its processes.

The Georgia Court of Appeals is set to hear arguments on October 4 regarding Fulton County DA Fani Willis's role in prosecuting cases related to the 2020 election, possibly delaying a trial until after the presidential election.

Carroll County announced early voting for a Republican Run-Off from June 10-14 at 997 Newnan Road, with Election Day on June 18. It includes races for the US House and County Commission.

Mayor Andre Dickens' $2.75 billion FY25 budget for Atlanta has been approved by the City Council, focusing on community investment, employee welfare, public safety, affordable housing, food access, and infrastructure.