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Data center, PFAS bills were a bust, but Georgia environmentalists cheer boost for conservation
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1158+ words) The 2026 legislative session in Georgia started with a wide range of proposals aimed at curbing the recent surge in data center proposals and responding to other environmental or energy concerns. And while most of those bills failed to overcome the…...
Gov. Kemp has a lot of bills on his desk after lawmakers finished their work
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (869+ words) Georgia lawmakers went home in a flurry of ripped paper, as is the custom at the end of the 40-day legislative session. The shreds floating through the House and Senate included some of the 2, 241 bills introduced during the biennial assembly…...
End of 2026 legislative session kicks off bill signing season in Georgia
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (410+ words) Georgia's 2026 legislative session has come to a close, but all bills passed by state lawmakers this year have one final hurdle to clear before they can take effect: being signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp. Kemp has 40 days after…...
Norcross officials debate interest rates on $6 million construction bond
5+ day, 44+ min ago (667+ words) The Norcross City Council gave the go-ahead to its financial advisors at its April 6 meeting to borrow $6 million in order to fund the complete construction of a new public safety building. Before the city locks in an interest rate on…...
Metro Atlanta county launches AI service to answer residents" questions, provide assistance
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (291+ words) The Hall County Government announced they were launching a three-month trial of an artificial intelligence program to help residents navigate county services. The "Ask Hall County" feature launched on Monday so residents and visitors to Hall County can more easily…...
Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield: We Oppose House Bill 297
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (416+ words) By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) We are raising serious concerns about House Bill 297, legislation that centralizes power, weakens local control and places underserved and under-resourced communities at risk. We are also…...
Forest Park police chief on leave after being accused of improperly using PTO
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (273+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Forest Park Police Chief Brandon Criss has been on paid administrative leave for more than a month after being accused of improperly taking time off. At a city council meeting Monday, one person criticized the…...
DHS to pause development of ICE facilities in Georgia. What we know
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (668+ words) The Department of Homeland Security is entering a new era and is under a new microscope after the untimely departure of Kristi Noem. The former secretary was removed from her post on March 5, shortly after fiery exchanges with lawmakers during…...
Forsyth County approves these four changes to the development code
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (22+ words) The Board of Commissioners approved the changes to the Unified Development Code ahead of the partial lift of the residential rezoning moratorium....
Sole Commissioner Andy Allen Sets Water Rate Increases
1+ week, 2+ day ago (267+ words) Chattooga County residents will soon notice changes to their water bills after Sole Commissioner Andy Allen approved a plan to increase rates over the next five years. The newly adopted resolution calls for a 3% annual rate increase as the county…...