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politics2 hours ago•4 min saved

Georgia makes metro Atlanta local elections nonpartisan for 2028

Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 369 to convert most local races in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties to nonpartisan contests starting in 2028. The move could complicate re-election bids for Democratic prosecutors like Fulton County DA Fani Willis and is expected to trigger legal challenges, as opponents label it racist, unconstitutional, and aimed at curbing power in Georgia’s largest Democratic-leaning region.

via AJC.com|

#atlanta-metro #court-challenge #fani-willis

weather3 months ago•2 min saved

Georgia braces for significant icing as winter storm watch widens

A winter storm watch expanded across north Georgia with the threat of significant icing from freezing rain and sleet, potentially causing widespread power outages and dangerous travel. The watch is expected to grow to more metro counties, Gov. Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency, and the system is anticipated to move in Friday night into Saturday with impacts lasting Saturday through Sunday and potentially lingering into Monday.

via wsbtv.com|

#atlanta-metro #freezing-rain #georgia