Georgia NOW News for Friday May 8, 2026

Five former Albany police officers are facing criminal charges after investigators say they improperly used the city's Flock license plate reader system for purposes unrelated to law enforcement. The ...

7 Juli 2min

Georgia's current voting system will remain in place through 2028 after Gov. Brian Kemp signed new legislation extending the use of QR-coded ballots. The law also creates a committee to recommend the ...

6 Juli 2min

Planning to travel or shop over the Fourth of July weekend? We break down what's open and what's closed, including changes to retail hours, mail delivery, shipping services, banks, and the stock marke...

3 Juli 2min

The FBI is expanding its investigation into Georgia's 2020 election by sending hundreds of intelligence analysts to Atlanta to review records tied to Fulton County. The move comes after federal agents...

2 Juli 2min

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld state laws restricting transgender girls and women from competing on female school sports teams, a decision expected to reinforce Georgia's existing law and shape sim...

1 Juli 2min

The 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers is renewing concerns about chemical safety as health advocates and Georgia lawmakers warn Congress could weaken the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. State Sen. Ton...

30 Juni 2min

A new report from Social Security's trustees warns benefits could be reduced by up to 22% as early as 2032 if lawmakers fail to address the program's funding shortfall. More than 1.9 million Georgians...

29 Juni 2min

A new state audit shows artificial intelligence is becoming a regular part of education in Georgia. Nearly 60% of teachers surveyed say they use generative AI to help prepare lessons, and almost 90% r...

26 Juni 1min