Georgians who may be feeling the post-holiday blues will have a chance to perk up for some great food and an even better cause on the eve of the upcoming state legislative session.
Ten stories left a mark on the world of Georgia politics this year, whether in jaw-dropping fashion or through the void left behind — or were notable simply because they represent the smaller, incremental twists that simply moved a long-running story on to a new chapter.
Some lawmakers are renewing the push to create a state definition of antisemitism during the legislative session that begins Jan. 8, 2024. The definition could be used to determine motivations in hate crime cases but would not create a new criminal charge.
Georgia legislators are eyeing changing an outdated law that hinders local prosecutors and pouring additional resources into a judicial system that attorneys and judges say needs increased investment to clear a backlog of court cases across the state.
Challengers are telling a federal judge that Georgia Republican state lawmakers' new voting districts don't cure illegal vote dilution and should be rejected. But the state of Georgia told the judge Wednesday that new congressional and state legislative maps comply with a court order to draw new Black-majority districts, even if the plaintiffs don't like Republicans' partisan choices.
A Republican congressman says he won't seek reelection to his Georgia seat in 2024. Rep. Drew Ferguson said Thursday that he plans to leave office after finishing his term next year, saying he looks forward to spending more time with his family.
An analysis by news organizations finds it's unclear if enough eligible Atlanta voters signed a petition to force a citywide referendum on a police training center.