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5+ hour, 30+ min 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…...
4+ day, 16+ 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…...
4+ day, 15+ 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…...
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (407+ words) BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erika Shields is poised to make history as the first female Police Commissioner in Buffalo, pending approval by the Common Council. Mayor Sean Ryan introduced Shields Monday morning in Buffalo City Hall, calling her the most qualified…...
1+ week, 2+ day ago (191+ words) As the Georgia General Assembly heads into the final day of its 2026 session today, April 2, lawmakers are racing to resolve a slate of high-profile bills. Only legislation that passed at least one chamber on Crossover Day, which was March 6, remains…...
1+ week, 3+ day ago (725+ words) An oversight commission formed to ensure fiscal responsibility and due diligence with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ $5 billion neighborhood revitalization plan agreed there is a critical need to invest in underserved areas of the city. But in its final report released…...
1+ week, 4+ day ago (497+ words) March 31, 2026 / 6:19 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta What began as a routine, behind-the-scenes look at a specialized unit of the Atlanta Police Department has taken an unexpected turn — now driven by a city employee who says she felt compelled to speak out…...
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (395+ words) The Tucker Civic Association met for its annual meeting at Northlake Church of Christ on March 26. The meeting covered the progress Tucker’s elected leaders have made toward their first-quarter goals, honored the 2026 Citizen of the Year, and took care of…...
2+ week, 1+ day ago (22+ words) Citizen calling for Forsyth County Commissioner Kerry Hill to resign following a post showing an AI depiction of Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow....
2+ week, 3+ day ago (549+ words) HIRAM, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Residents spoke out Tuesday night against a Georgia bill that would repeal the City of Hiram’s incorporation and transfer the city’s duties and obligations to Paulding County. Senate Bill 630, sponsored by Republican Sen. Jason Anavitarte,…...