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State Overview
Capital
Atlanta
Population
11,000,000
Electoral Votes
16
Governor
Brian Kemp (Republican)
House Delegation
9 Republicans, 5 Democrats
State Leadership
Governor
Brian Kemp
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- Jon Ossoff
- Raphael Warnock
House Delegation
9 Republicans, 5 Democrats
Congressional Districts: 14
State Legislature
Republicans control both the Senate and the House
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
16
Congressional Districts
14
Latest State Articles
Local News from Georgia
Local Government
What’s Being Built in Ball Ground? Development & Rezoning Tracker
Follow selected Ball Ground proposals and rezoning decisions, with separate findings for approvals, permits and construction—and links to the official records.
Ball Ground · Sep 29, 2026
Local Government
Gwinnett Is Spending $276,000 on State and Federal Lobbying: What Is the County Paying Lobbyists to Pursue?
Gwinnett County awarded a $276,000 annual lobbying contract to Dentons US LLP, the world's largest law firm, with former Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens as lead lobbyist. The contract covers state and federal advocacy. Here is what the county is paying for, who competed for the work, and what Gwinnett's legislative priorities include.
Duluth · Sep 27, 2026
Elections
Who Prints Gwinnett County's Ballots? Inside the $347,278 Ballot Printing and Vote-by-Mail Contract
Gwinnett County's ballots are printed by Fort Orange Press, Inc., a 120-year-old company in Albany, New York. The annual contract covers ballot printing, absentee ballot processing, and mailing — with strict security requirements including Dominion-qualified printing and chain-of-custody controls. Here is what the contractor does, what the county does, and what voters should know.
Duluth · Sep 27, 2026
Local Government
Gwinnett Will Spend Up to $415,000 to Monitor Airbnb and VRBO Rentals: How the New System Will Work
Gwinnett County awarded a multi-year contract to Azavar Government Solutions to monitor Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings and administer a new short-term rental license program. The ordinance takes effect April 14, 2027. Here is how the system will work — and what it means for property owners.
Duluth · Sep 27, 2026
Local Government
Duluth Is Rewriting Its Land-Use Rules: What TA2026-009 Could Change for Property Owners
Duluth's Planning Commission heard text amendment TA2026-009 on September 7, 2026, and the City Council is scheduled to vote October 12. The amendment is the latest in a series of changes to the city's Unified Development Code, which was adopted in September 2025 and has already been amended multiple times in 2026.
Duluth · Sep 27, 2026
Local Government
Gwinnett Commissioners Weigh Shopping Center Rezoning After Planning Commission Said No
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing September 22 on a rezoning that would turn nearly 7 acres of residential land into a shopping center — despite the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny. Citizens organized opposition through a Change.org petition. The hearing also included a $1 million plumbing contract increase and a $2.75 million Aetna benefits contract.
Duluth · Sep 27, 2026
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