Georgia NOW News for Wednesday March 11, 2026

South Fulton police say they prevented a planned “teen takeover” at Welcome All Park after flyers circulated on social media encouraging teens to gather. Officers increased patrols at the park Monday, and no large groups showed up. Similar events across metro Atlanta have led to more than a dozen arrests in recent months.

In DeKalb County, Tucker City Council has approved a new loitering ordinance aligned with the county’s 2025 code. The measure allows businesses such as convenience stores, gas stations and extended-stay motels to authorize police to enforce loitering rules on their property. Some officials raised concerns the policy could disproportionately affect unhoused residents.

At the Capitol, the Georgia House passed a $38.5 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, about 2% larger than last year. The spending plan includes $60.8 million for early literacy programs, $34.9 million to hire more correctional officers, and $70 million for prison health care.

Advocates were also closely watching Crossover Day, the deadline for bills to pass their chamber of origin. The ACLU of Georgia says community pressure helped stop several proposals it opposed, including a sweeping elections bill that failed by one vote. However, the group says other measures remain alive, including legislation that could criminalize librarians for allowing minors to access certain materials and bills increasing penalties tied to protest-related offenses.

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