Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 5, 2025, that he will not pursue a U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election, foregoing a challenge against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced it will no longer perform sex change services for minors, following increased pressure from the Trump administration to halt these controversial procedures. The hospital’s decision marks a significant shift as federal actions target institutions that allow gender transition treatments for children.
A migrant faces serious charges after allegedly causing a deadly hit-and-run crash in Gwinnett County, Georgia, that killed a mother and injured her teenage daughter. Anibal Orlando de Leon, a 33-year-old migrant now facing deportation, has been arrested by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office.
Bella Bautista, a man living as a woman, has announced that he will not compete in the upcoming Miss Georgia USA pageant and has relinquished his title as Miss Buckhead USA 2025. Bautista made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday, citing disagreements with the organization’s values.
Georgia’s House Education Committee has approved the Riley Gaines Act, a bill that would ban males from competing in women's sports and replace the word "gender" with "sex" in state law. The bill now moves to the full House for a vote.
A Georgia bill that ties property assessments to the rate of inflation is facing pushback from local government entities opting out of the measure. Approved by 63% of voters in November 2024, the bill aims to cap property tax increases, but some officials argue the restrictions could hinder their ability to fund essential services.
Tragedy struck on Sunday when Coweta County, Georgia, Fire Chief Bart Cauthen was fatally shot while assisting a motorist who had struck a deer. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. on County Road 267 in Alabama.
