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Nearly four dozen mayors — from Adel in South Georgia to Dalton in North Georgia and cities in between — want stricter gun laws.

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46 Mayors Demand Gun Reform Laws in Georgia

by Donna Lowry | GA TodaySeptember 7, 2023October 10, 2023

State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – Freshman state Sen. Colton Moore renewed his call Thursday for a special session of the General Assembly to investigate, defund, and potentially impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for pushing to indict former President Donald Trump. “I represent 200,000 hardworking Georgians in Northwest Georgia,” Colton, R-Trenton, said during

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State Senator Renews Call to Punish Prosecutor Fani Willis for Trump Indictment

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 7, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – A federal judge has lifted a preliminary injunction that was blocking a new state law limiting medical care for transgender minors in Georgia, allowing enforcement to resume. U.S. District Judge Sarah Geraghty issued the injunction two weeks ago in a lawsuit filed by four Georgia families and a national organization of parents with

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On-again, Off-again Georgia Transgender Health Care Law Back on

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 6, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA – A federal court began hearing legal challenges Tuesday to congressional and legislative redistricting maps the General Assembly’s Republican majorities drew two years ago based on the 2020 Census. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU’s Georgia chapter sued the state early last year, claiming the maps violate the federal Voting Rights Act

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Georgia’s New Voting District Maps Get Their Day in Court

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 5, 2023October 10, 2023

November 7 is the date for local elections in Habersham County, and the list of qualified candidates for various offices is now public. The lineup shows a mix of competitive races and seats where candidates are running unopposed.

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Here’s Who is Running for Office in Each City in Habersham County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Election season in Alpharetta just got a whole lot shorter. With not a single contested race in sight, the city's pulled the plug on its 2023 general municipal election.

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Alpharetta Just Canceled Its Citywide Elections. Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerAugust 31, 2023October 10, 2023

(The Center Square) — While one Georgia state senator wants a special session to potentially act on the district attorney prosecuting former President Donald Trump, another says it's impossible.

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Georgia Senators Spar on Special Session Over Trump Indictment

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareAugust 31, 2023October 10, 2023

Roswell residents will have a variety of choices come November 7, as a host of candidates have officially qualified for the upcoming Municipal Election. From incumbents seeking another term to fresh faces aiming to shake up City Council, the election promises to be a pivotal moment for the city.

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Here Are the Candidates for Roswell City Council

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2023October 10, 2023

Smyrna is gearing up for its Municipal Election on November 7. The candidates have qualified, and the city's residents are eager to cast their votes for Mayor and City Council across the city's seven wards.

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Here Are the Candidates for Smyrna Mayor and City Council

by Thom ChandlerAugust 24, 2023October 10, 2023

ALPHARETTA -- The 2023 election for mayor and city council members in Alpharetta will see no candidates running opposed for the key city positions, as the qualifying period came to a close with only one candidate qualifying for each seat.

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All Alpharetta City Government Candidates Will Run Unopposed This Year

by Thom ChandlerAugust 24, 2023October 10, 2023

State Sen. John Albers ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate is working to come to grips with the ramifications of the growth in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for public policy. Two Senate committees announced plans Monday to hold a joint hearing on AI this fall. The Public Safety and Science and Technology committees will take up

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Georgia Lawmakers Want to Tackle the Growth of Artificial Intelligence

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 21, 2023October 10, 2023

Fulton County homeowners, already dealing with the stresses of high inflation, might soon be hit with an additional financial challenge: a proposed property tax increase of nearly 13%.

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Jan Jones Chides Fulton County Leaders for Trying to Hike Property Taxes

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2023October 10, 2023

Christian Coomer ATLANTA – The Georgia Supreme Court Wednesday removed suspended Judge Christian Coomer from the state Court of Appeals. In a unanimous decision, the justices upheld the recommendation of a state Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) hearing panel, which found Coomer’s misuse of campaign funds and dealings with a client before he became a judge

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The Georgia Supreme Court Just Removed a Georgia Judge. Here’s Why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 16, 2023October 10, 2023

Flight-line explosion at 2010 Miramar Airshow.

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Here’s why you may hear explosions in Richmond County this week

by Thom ChandlerAugust 15, 2023August 15, 2023

The Gist: Candidates in Alpharetta now have the opportunity to file their qualifying papers to run for Mayor or one of the three City Council seats. The qualifying dates are set for August 21, 22, and 23, during which candidates must file their notice of candidacy between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM at the Office of the City Clerk.

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Want to Run for Alpharetta City Council or Mayor? Here’s How

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Milton residents could soon see changes in how their city handles Personal Transportation Vehicles such as golf carts (PTVs), as well as how the city handles "flag lots."

Milton Leaders Want to Regulate Golf Carts and ‘flag Lots’ in the City

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2023October 10, 2023

The federal indictment accusing Donald Trump of trying to stay in power after losing the 2020 presidential election includes detailed accusations of Trump and his alleged co-conspirators’ pressure on individual state officials.

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What part do Georgia’s fake electors play in the Trump Jan. 6 indictment?

by Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderAugust 4, 2023