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2025 in Georgia (U.S. state)

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2025
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Georgia (U.S. state)

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The following is a list of events of the year 2025 in Georgia.

Incumbents

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State government

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Events

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  • January 9 – The state funeral for Jimmy Carter, who died in December, is held.[1]
  • January 16 – State Representative Colton Moore is arrested after attempting to enter the House chambers during Governor Brian Kemp's State of the State speech. Moore had been banned from entering the chambers by Speaker Jon G. Burns after Moore denounced late Speaker David Ralston during a ceremony honoring him.[2]
  • April 10 – 2025 Masters Tournament[3]
  • May 30 – Camilla Mayor Kelvin Owens and two local elections officials are charged with election interference in relation to an election the previous November. Owens cited emergency powers to halt the city's elections after the two officials resigned their posts, citing a court's removal of a city council member who did not live in Camilla. The elections were held later after a judge appointed new supervisors.[4]

Scheduled

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Highlights from Jimmy Carter's funeral services". AP News. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  2. ^ Brumback, Kate (March 7, 2025). "Judge denies Georgia state senator's request for criminal charges against state House staffer". The Associated Press. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  3. ^ "A second amateur passes on a 2025 Masters invite. Here's why". GolfDigest.com. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  4. ^ Bynum, Russ (May 30, 2025). "Georgia mayor and 2 others are jailed on felony charges for trying to halt a local election". The Associated Press. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  5. ^ Darnell, Tim (February 19, 2024). "Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announces reelection plans". Atlanta News First. Retrieved February 12, 2025.