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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway This task force, announced by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, includes notable figures such as former Gov.
Local leaders and election officials are coming together to form a bipartisan Election Integrity Task Force. This task force, announced by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, includes notable figures such as former Gov. Roy Barnes and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
In other news, the city of Dunwoody has won an open records lawsuit, with a judge ordering the plaintiff to pay fees. The plaintiff has stated that they will appeal the ruling. MARTA is expected to announce a new general manager and CEO, following a national search and interviews with finalists.
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Category: government Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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