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We often only think about our elected officials when we're unhappy about something or when they make the news. Whether you love them or hate them and whether you agree with them or not, your elected officials on both sides of the political spectrum are real people with real families.

Georgia’s elected officials send you good tidings for a Merry Christmas

by Thom ChandlerDecember 25, 2019December 25, 2019

AMERICUS -- Georgia State Sen. Greg Kirk, who represents the 13th senate district, has died after a battle with cancer.

Georgia Senator Greg Kirk dies of cancer

by Thom ChandlerDecember 22, 2019December 22, 2019

The co-founder of the Shepherd Center has died at the age of 68. James Shepherd who founded Atlanta's leading spinal rehabilitation center after suffering a spinal cord injury of his own in the 1970s died Saturday morning, according to Georgia Hospital Association President Earl Rogers.

Co-founder of Atlanta’s Shepherd Center dead at 68

by Thom ChandlerDecember 21, 2019September 24, 2023

As you're probably aware, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced his pick to replace Johnny Isakson in the U.S. Senate last week.

6 Things you may not know about Georgia’s next U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler

by Thom ChandlerDecember 7, 2019September 24, 2023

A Georgia state senator was just named Legislator of the Year by a nonpartisan organization for his support of rural job creation.

A Georgia state senator has been named Legislator of the Year

by Thom ChandlerNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

As Sen. Johnny Isakson's retirement from the U.S. Senate draws near, Georgians are lining up to pay tribute to the state's senior senator.

VIDEO: Georgians pay tribute to Sen. Johnny Isakson

by Thom ChandlerNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Georgia's first black state senator elected after reconstruction died this week at age 91.

Georgians remember former state senator Leroy Johnson

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2019September 24, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday his selection of J. Matthew Williamson as the new Solicitor General of the State Court of Walker County.

Meet Walker County’s new Solicitor General, J. Matthew Williamson

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2019October 10, 2019

DECATUR -- DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has appointed Mirtha V. Ramos as chief of the DeKalb County Police Department, effective Nov. 4, 2019.

Meet DeKalb County’s New Police Chief

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2019October 5, 2019

GWINNETT COUNTY -- County Administrator Glenn Stephens today announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Tom Doran to succeed Police Chief A.A. “Butch” Ayers, who is retiring after 35 years of service to Gwinnett County.

Meet Gwinnett County’s new police chief Tom Doran

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2019September 28, 2019

Less than one month after beleaguered insurance commissioner Jim Beck took a voluntary suspension after being indicted for allegations of fraud, Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed his successor.

Meet Georgia’s new insurance commissioner

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2019September 24, 2023

One DeKalb County student is attempting to take her art to one of the highest platforms in the world: the Google homepage.

Arabia Mountain High School student named Georgia winner for Doodle 4 Google competition

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2019June 4, 2019

For most Georgians, Memorial Day is the kickoff to summer. Some spent the day at the pool, some have hosted barbecues, many have commented on the extreme temperatures over this three day weekend. But as much fun as today is, it remains a day to honor fallen soldiers who fought and died for freedom.

Georgians share Memorial Day remembrances

by Thom ChandlerMay 27, 2019May 27, 2019

Fulton County's longest serving county commissioner Emma Darnell died Sunday. She was 84 years old.

Fulton County’s longest serving Commissioner, Emma Darnell, has died

by Thom ChandlerMay 5, 2019September 24, 2023

The University of Georgia announced May 2 that it plans to name the field at Sanford Stadium after former UGA head coach Vince Dooley. The news was met with cheers from Bulldogs fans, who quickly shared the news on social media. Here are some of the reactions from Dawgs fans on Twitter.

Dawgs fans react to UGA naming field at Sanford Stadium after Vince Dooley

by Thom ChandlerMay 2, 2019May 2, 2019

BROOKHAVEN -- Oglethorpe University President Lawrence M. Schall J.D., Ed.D. has announced that he will end his service, effective June 30, 2020. Schall has served as president of Oglethorpe University since 2005 and is currently the longest-serving sitting college or university president in Georgia.

Georgia’s longest serving sitting college president is stepping down next year

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2019September 24, 2023

Former President Jimmy Carter, a Georgian, is in the news for a health milestone: As of Thursday, he has lived longer than any other president in our history — 94 years and 172 days.

Evergreen, Georgia People

Jimmy Carter Has Now Lived Longer Than Any U.S. President in History

by Gerdeen Dyer | GHNMarch 21, 2019October 10, 2023

The Dunwoody Nature Center held a special 90th birthday party Tuesday for Ross Lane, who once owned the home that now houses the Dunwoody Nature Center.

Dunwoody Nature Center celebrates Ross Lane’s 90th birthday

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2019March 5, 2019