Northern District of Alabama Federal Judge Corey Maze has dismissed a conservative nonprofit’s defamation lawsuit against the Southern Poverty Law Center, reversing a previous judge’s theory of the case brought by the late Georgia activist D.A. King.

Georgia lawmakers return to the Capitol today to kick off the 2026 legislative session – which should see a focus on affordability, tax relief, election integrity (specifically the issue of hand-marked ballots), and possible regulations on data centers. It is expected to be an interesting session as many politicians posture for higher office in the midterm elections, and Gov. Brian Kemp enters this final session as the chief lawmaker for the state.

With the way Congress is working the past few decades, budget numbers are subject to many changes but there is good news for Georgia coming out of the appropriations process in Washington. Last week, the House passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. 

Georgia is leading the way in a 23-state coalition in the continued battle to combat contraband cell phones in prisons and jail. Attorney General Chris Carr and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin recently penned a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting a proposal that would allow states to use jamming technology to stop contraband cell phones.

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is the non-profit organization that serves as the professional association of the United States Army. Led by retired General Robert Brooks Brown, the AUSA works to support its members through education and connection, as well as well as informing national leaders and advocating for the nation’s largest branch.