AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVoting Access Watch: A Savannah disability advocate is urging Georgia lawmakers to protect voters with disabilities as a special committee weighs changes to the state’s election system, including how hand-marked paper ballots and ballot-on-demand printing would work. Execution Transparency Lawsuit: The ACLU of Georgia is suing over restrictions on what media can see, hear, and observe during executions, arguing the limits violate the First Amendment ahead of a Sept. 16 execution. Property Tax Update: Augusta released its 2026 property tax digest and levy figures, including a net digest of about $8.7 billion and millage details that set the stage for local tax bills. Invasive Species Alert: Georgia officials say they found 1,090 yellow-legged hornets and 60 nests in August, warning the invasive insect threatens honeybees and agriculture. Schools & Attendance: New enrollment reports show Glascock County schools had 548 students in 2024-25, while Georgia continues to battle chronic absenteeism, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of days in 2024. Workplace Rights Ranking: Oxfam America ranked Georgia near the bottom on its “Best States to Work in the U.S. 2026” list, citing wage and worker-protection scores. Gas Prices: Wilkinson County’s lowest regular gas price hit $3.69 per gallon for the week ending Aug. 29, reflecting statewide volatility heading into the Labor Day stretch.
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