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Metro Atlanta government offices announce adjustments ahead of winter precipitation
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (275+ words) ATLANTA " Several agencies and government offices around metro Atlanta are making adjustments ahead of the winter storm that will pass through Georgia and other states. Metro Atlanta government offices announce adjustments ahead of winter precipitation To stream 11Alive on your phone,…...
Fulton County Commission passes $1.041 billion budget, maintains current tax rate
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (931+ words) ONGOING COVERAGE Winter Storm Fern >> Before the Jan. 21 approval of Fulton County's 2026 operating budget, it looked like homeowners and commercial property owners could expect a hike to the property tax rate this fall. The Fulton County Commission passed this year's…...
2026 ushers in a new wave of Georgia laws
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (193+ words) Georgia enters 2026 with several new laws now active that affect everyday life.Starting Jan. The post 2026 ushers in a new wave of Georgia laws first appeared on The Atlanta 100. The post 2026 ushers in a new wave of Georgia laws appeared…...
Data center tax breaks, energy costs emerge as targets for Georgia lawmakers
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (1249+ words) With the General Assembly back in session, Georgia lawmakers have spent their first few days under the Gold Dome staking out issues they want to tackle. While some Republicans want to get rid of the state's income tax, some Democrats…...
Community speaks on Cornelius Taylor, World Cup, APS closures during Atlanta City Council
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (503+ words) On Jan. 20, Atlanta City Council approved legislation allocating money to arts programming and tree assistance for low-income seniors. The Council approved resolutions authorizing the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to administer $2 million for the Municipal Support for the Arts Program…...
Georgia inmate escaped after shackles were removed during X-ray, sheriff's office says
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (229+ words) Updated on: January 20, 2026 / 9:16 AM EST / CBS Atlanta An internal investigation by the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office has determined that policy violations by a deputy led to the escape of inmate Timothy Shane from Grady Memorial Hospital last December." According to…...
Former Verizon worker indicted in Forsyth County after allegedly taking more than $12,000 in products
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (11+ words) The suspect is accused of using the identities of two victims....
Georgia legislature tackles affordability as 2026 session begins | On The Record
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (527+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " The 2026 Georgia General Assembly convened Monday with lawmakers from both parties focused on affordability, though Republicans and Democrats remain divided on how to provide economic relief to residents. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones called the Senate…...
Atlanta’s neighborhood commission holds first meeting on potential TAD extensions
1+ week, 2+ day ago (420+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " On Friday, the body selected to oversee Mayor Andre Dickens" $5.5 billion neighborhoods investment initiative met for the first time as it considers how Atlanta should move forward with the bold proposal. In September, Dickens unveiled…...
Gov. Kemp delivers final State of the State address, touts Georgia's progress
1+ week, 3+ day ago (445+ words) Day four of the Georgia Legislative calendar took place on Thursday, January 15. On the Senate floor, Governor Brian Kemp delivered his annual State of the State address at 11:00 a.m. Kemp gave business leaders and local leaders, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens…...