News Updates

The Georgia Supreme Court has agreed to hear the City of Milton’s appeal in a closely watched case that could reshape municipal tort liability across the state. Oral arguments are scheduled for October 21, 2025, with a decision expected by late March 2026.

H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, proposes the most significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in decades. The bill was introduced with bipartisan support and addresses FEMA’s structure, mission, and programs.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced that 22 cities and 14 counties have been awarded more than $36.2 million in federal grants to support their efforts.

Across the nation, policymakers are upgrading outdated 911 systems to Next Generation 911 (NG911). For Georgia’s cities, this means faster response times, stronger disaster resilience, and better coordination across jurisdictions.

On July 29, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs unanimously advanced the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025. This legislation aims to boost the supply of housing units across the United States.