AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoElection Integrity Fight: Georgia lawmakers are advancing a bill to create an Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee, with multiple House votes logged on SB3EX after it passed 94-79 in the chamber—supporters say it will set uniform standards, while opponents argue it could shift control over election systems. Local Oversight & Surveillance: In Savannah, four former Savannah Police Department employees were arrested by the GBI for alleged misuse of Flock Safety license plate reader access for non-law-enforcement purposes, adding to a growing Georgia debate over who can use camera data and how it’s monitored. Food Aid Pressure: SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% nationally over a year, with advocates pointing to paperwork and missed deadlines as major drivers, and Georgia likely feeling the ripple as federal work-related changes take hold. Public Health Watch: Doctors are warning about President Donald Trump’s weight gain, citing it as a significant health risk after reports of a roughly 23-pound increase since 2023. Community & Schools: Decatur’s Book Festival returns Oct. 2-3 with 80+ authors, while local school enrollment reporting highlights demographic shifts and ongoing attendance challenges across Georgia.
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