AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeKalb County Governance: DeKalb commissioners canceled the Sept. 15 Board of Commissioners meeting due to “technical difficulties,” rescheduling it for Sept. 22 while committee meetings still go on. Metro Atlanta Business: Potbelly opened its first Georgia location in Chamblee, with plans for more stores across the metro. Georgia Politics: Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race against Sen. Jon Ossoff, while Democrats hit back over Collins’ ties and campaign controversies. Election Integrity Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Trump administration push to change vote-by-mail rules, keeping existing processes in place. Local Schools & Safety: Parents and students at Maynard Jackson High School allege racial slurs and spitting during a game at Jefferson High School; Atlanta Public Schools says it’s reviewing reports. Public Safety/Justice: A former Georgia lawmaker, Dexter Sharper, avoided extra jail time after unemployment fraud convictions, ordered to repay benefits. Housing & Growth: Dunwoody held public hearings on rezoning proposals tied to housing, medical, and recreation, including a new indoor pickleball facility that drew noise concerns. Energy & Campaign Trail: Georgia governor candidates spar over data centers and power bills, with Bottoms calling for a statewide freeze and Jackson pushing back.
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