Political Notes

Larry O’Neal takes on a judgeship, Tyrone Brooks resigns before his guilty plea and Michelle Nunn will become the new CEO of CARE.

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act falls short, Gov. Deal’s Opportunity School Districts move to the ballot and DeKalb County launches an investigation into corruption.

A new veterans’ bill, green achievements for seven local communities and a Congressional Gold Medal.

A new GDOT commissioner, life science supporters in the legislature and a new chair and legislative priorities for the Georgia chamber.

David Perdue heads to D.C., Sally Quillian Yates is nominated for deputy attorney general and more runoffs for Georgia House seats.

Changes in the state government lineup, Isakson to run for re-election and a new Board of Regents chair.

A Republican sweep at the polls, the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project gets underway, and Gov. Deal establishes the Georgia Ebola Response Team.

Down to the wire in election season, an ethics commission update and more cityhood efforts in DeKalb.

More trouble in DeKalb, the RNC recognizes B.J. Pak and Robert Jepson is honored for his leadership and service.

A look at the state’s political races, the Democratic Party of Georgia names its coordinated campaign co-chairs, and new Ports Authority appointments.