Another New GBI Leader: Chris Hosey, a 35-year veteran of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and most recently its assistant director, is the new director, appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp. He began his new job on Aug. 1. Hosey’s predecessor,…
New State GOP Chair: Former State Sen. Josh McKoon bested two other candidates to become chair of Georgian’s Republican Party, succeeding David Shafer, who led the party for a tumultuous four years. McKoon defeated Rebecca Yardley, chair of the Ninth District GOP,…
New Budget Surprises: The $32.4 billion state budget for the 2024 fiscal year, signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, “invests in public safety, education, healthcare, workforce development and much more,” according to a press release from his office. But the budget he…
Dems Choose Chicago: In a blow to Atlanta’s civic pride, the Democratic National Committee has chosen to convene in Chicago for its August 2024 national convention, despite a concerted effort on the part of local and state Democratic leaders. They hoped…
Tax Rebates Coming: HB 162, signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp well before the end of the legislative session, will bring tax refunds for Georgians who filed returns for the 2021 and 2022 tax years. A press release from the…
Regents’ Reappointments: Erin Hames and James M. Hull have been reappointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. Both are members at large; their new terms will run through Jan. 1, 2030. Hames, headmaster…
Key Session Dates: Crossover Day for the 2023 General Assembly is Monday, March 6, the last day legislation can be passed out of its originating chamber. The session will adjourn on Wednesday, March 29 – Sine Die. Legislators adopted a…
Black Caucus Chair: State Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) is the new chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus for the 2023-24 term. The caucus works to protect the general welfare of Black people, other people of color and disadvantaged citizens…
In Memoriam: Longtime Speaker of the Georgia House David Ralston, a Blue Ridge Republican, died in November at age 68. Ralston’s death came just days after announcing he would not seek another term as House leader, due to a health…
Abortion Decriminalization: DeKalb County’s City of Pine Lake, which has all-female leadership, including the mayor and city council members, has adopted a resolution requesting the city’s police department not investigate reports of abortion care and indicating that no city funds…
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