Budget

Georgia Senate budget writers approved a $32.5 billion mid-year budget Tuesday.

In brief: Kemp is expected to announce big plans in his state of the state address today — no decision as to whether grand jury report from election interference by Tramp and allies will be released — University of Georgia's record-breaking half a billion dollars — Georgia voters had few problems — UGA basketball heads to Knoxville, Tennessee

Lawmakers also narrowly approved a new development on Oglethorpe Avenue

$274 million plan includes raises for county employees and a possible decrease in property tax rate.

Board members also sparred over new equity policy

ACC Commissioners broadly agree on $315,000 budget fix.

While the county has a $15/hour minimum wage for its employees, library staff don't qualify because library funding comes in large part from the state.

Williams: "We have people who feel that they are devalued."

$162 million proposal still faces three public meetings and a final vote in June.

Commissioners quiz mayor and staff on tax reduction, library staff, police cadets