Georgia NOW News for Thursday April 23, 2026

Georgia’s highest court is weighing a case that could have long-term implications for residents impacted by the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers.

At the same time, Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency across South Georgia as wildfires rapidly spread amid extreme drought conditions.

In metro Atlanta, city leaders have quietly joined a growing legal fight against the Trump administration over new federal funding requirements tied to immigration enforcement and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is launching an investigation into whether the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers is contributing to rising power bills for Georgia families, raising new questions about energy demand and consumer protections.

Plus, the Democratic Party of Georgia is making a historic investment in upcoming state Supreme Court races, while Republicans, including Gov. Kemp, are backing incumbent justices.

And, the U.S. Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on federal fraud charges, allegations the group strongly denies as it vows to fight the case in court.

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