Georgia NOW News for Wednesday Jan. 28, 2026

Georgia officials are pushing ahead on several high-stakes legal, policy and community issues across the state. The attorney general is appealing the dismissal of racketeering charges tied to protests against Atlanta’s public safety training center, arguing the ruling limits prosecutors’ ability to pursue alleged conspiracies. At the Capitol, lawmakers from both parties are advancing bills aimed at shielding consumers from rising utility costs tied to energy-hungry data centers, while also requiring greater transparency around water and power use. In Atlanta, construction is underway on the city’s first bike park, designed to bring outdoor recreation closer to Westside neighborhoods. Immigration enforcement is again under scrutiny after a pregnant asylum seeker was deported despite reported medical distress, raising renewed concerns about ICE practices. Health news brought a note of optimism, with new data showing cancer survival rates continuing to improve nationwide, even as families adjust to changes in Georgia’s child support laws. Transit riders can also expect major shifts this spring, with MARTA preparing to roll out the largest bus network redesign in decades, while a new workforce partnership in northwest Georgia is fast-tracking students into health care careers. Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com. #HearGeorgiaNow #GeorgiaNow #GeorgiaNews #CopCity #DataCenters #UtilityRates #GaPol #Immigration #ICE #HealthCare #CancerResearch #ChildSupport #MARTA #PublicTransit #WorkforceDevelopment