Political Notes

New leadership for the Ports Authority and DFCS, the Georgia Chamber and TAG honor legislators, and Gov. Deal receives national recognition.

Runoff election updates, support for SHEP and a new gig for a former state senator.

A new gun law for Georgia, child welfare reform and accolades for House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams.

Candidates hit the campaign trail, Gov. Deal is honored by the University System of Georgia Foundation, and more state funds for the port-deepening project in Savannah.

Port funding fallout, support for Common Core and more changes in the upcoming campaign season.

The Georgia general primary moves to May, there’s a new Georgia Chamber board chair, and the DeKalb School System gets upgraded.

Don Balfour returns to the Senate, a new Atlanta Regional Commission chair and Democrat leaders voice opposition to federal court nominations.

The Georgia Supremes uphold the law that allowed the governor to remove DeKalb School.

Sens. Isakson and Franken unite over flood insurance rates, Deal and Olens ready for water battles and Reichert victorious in Macon-Bibb.

A new chief for the Department of Economic Development, an indictment for Balfour and getting fit on Capitol Hill.