SUMMARY: Chatham County’s 911 and emergency operations center project is experiencing delays and increasing costs. Located near Savannah-Hilton Head Airport, the facility, which aims to operate off-grid for 72 hours, has yet to secure a contractor despite groundbreaking in May 2024. Officials are addressing over 200 design-related questions to ensure the advanced technology and storm-resilient features meet requirements. Previous bids were rejected due to non-compliance. Currently expected to cost $89 million, with plans to withstand hurricanes and provide shelter for 450 personnel, the project remains in the design phase, with no set timeline for contractor selection.

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SUMMARY: Governor Brian Kemp is proposing an additional $50 million for school safety grants, increasing the total to $159 million, equating to $68,760 per school. He also introduced $872,000 to enhance the student-to-school-psychologist ratio. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones supports the initiative, emphasizing the priority of passing “Alyssa’s Law,” which mandates silent panic alarms in schools, following a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School. The proposal includes $120.8 million for fiscal year 2025 and $402.2 million for fiscal year 2026, aiming to fully fund education. Additionally, $10.3 million would be allocated for transportation, amid growing school district needs.

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SUMMARY: The Georgia Senate’s first bill of the 2025 session, filed by Sen. Greg Dolezal, aims to ban men from competing in women’s sports at middle and high schools and colleges. This proposal, supported by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, aligns with similar laws passed in 26 other states, many of which face legal challenges. Additionally, the Senate resolved to continue investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, following a ruling that she must respond to a subpoena. Sen. Harold Jones II criticized the committee’s focus, claiming it prioritized procurement issues over essential healthcare matters for the state’s residents.

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