Georgia NOW News for Thursday Jan. 29, 2026

Georgia officials are grappling with election oversight, workforce challenges, and public safety concerns across the state. The FBI is executing a court-authorized search at Fulton County’s election hubs in Union City, removing ballot materials tied to the 2020 election as county officials and Democratic lawmakers raise alarms about transparency and voter trust. The bureau says the investigation is ongoing. Atlanta-based UPS is also making waves, announcing plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs nationwide as it restructures operations, scales back Amazon deliveries, and leans further into automation. At the Capitol, state public safety leaders warn law enforcement recruitment is getting tougher, citing competition from federal agencies like ICE that offer hefty signing bonuses. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers and community groups are pushing legislation to fund violence prevention by certifying and supporting community health workers, arguing it’s a smarter investment than incarceration. Environmental health is also in focus, as new data shows only a fraction of Georgia schools have opted into free federal testing for lead in drinking water—far behind neighboring states with mandatory testing laws. For news anytime, visit georgianow.com. #HearGeorgiaNow #GeorgiaNow #GeorgiaNews #FultonCounty #ElectionIntegrity #FBI #UPS #GeorgiaJobs #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #ViolencePrevention #CommunityHealth #LeadInWater #Education #GaPol