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The South Fulton City Council voted unanimously to approve a forensic audit of the mayor’s spending during a council meeting this week.

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Investigation Into South Fulton Mayor’s Trip Spending Ordered

by Amanda Andrews | GPBFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns introduced school-safety legislation Monday stemming from last year’s school shooting in Barrow County that killed two teachers and two students.

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What is Georgia Doing to Prevent School Shootings?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Some Georgia families are calling out Congressman Rich McCormick after he suggested that some children receiving free school lunches should get jobs instead.

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Georgia Congressman Sparks Controversy Over School Lunch Comments

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson delivered his annual State of the City address last week, showcasing the city’s progress over the past year and outlining plans for the future.

WATCH: The Roswell State of The City Address

by City ReportsJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

“Last year, we made positive changes to combat burdensome and costly regulations on behalf of workers and business owners all over Georgia,” Jones said. “As a business owner, continuing our efforts to promote deregulation and free our businesses from harmful government red tape will continue to be a priority. Our state initiative complements DOGE, President Donald Trump’s plan to create efficiency, while paring down unnecessary spending and eliminating bureaucratic red tape at the federal level."

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Will Georgia Get its Own State-Level DOGE?

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

🗳️ What Voters Decided: In the 2024 referendum, Georgia voters supported HB 581’s property tax cap. However, Savannah’s move to opt out shows a potential conflict between the priorities of the city leaders and city residents.

Savannah Officials Want Out of Statewide Property Tax Cap

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, Georgia, alleging that the county's at-large voting system for electing county commissioners violates the Voting Rights Act by limiting fair representation for Black voters. The case raises questions about how elections are conducted in one of Georgia’s growing communities.

Is Houston County Violating The Voting Rights Act?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025

A right-wing Republican state senator was arrested Thursday morning while attempting to enter the House chambers to attend the State of the State address by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp.

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Controversy: Georgia Senator Arrested at Brian Kemp’s State of the State

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia Recorder and Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Governor Brian Kemp is calling for sweeping changes in education, workforce development, and infrastructure to ensure Georgia remains a national leader in business and opportunity.

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Here Are Brian Kemp’s Top Priorities for Georgia in 2025

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Marietta residents could lose the property tax protections they just voted for. The city is looking at opting out of Georgia’s new property tax cap, which limits increases in property taxes to the rate of inflation.

Marietta Wants Out of State Property Tax Cap: Here’s Why

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Parents and local leaders are coming together tonight in Sandy Springs to urge the Fulton County School Board to reconsider closing Spalding Drive Elementary School. The meeting will include Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney’s recommendation to shut down the school as part of a redistricting plan.

Sandy Springs Parents Rally to Save Spalding Drive Elementary as Closure Looms

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

The Laken Riley Act, a new immigration bill named for a murdered Georgia nursing student, is headed to the Senate floor Tuesday, reigniting America’s bitter fight over illegal immigration and public safety.

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U.S. Senate Will Debate The Laken Riley Act Today

by News DeskJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025