The Department of Public Health reports the first case of travel-related Zika virus in Georgia . . .
Don Grantham succeeds former legislator Jay Shaw as chairman of the State Transportation Board . . .
The late Robert Brown is lauded by his legislative colleagues for his tenacity in the Georgia Senate . . .
Robert Brown, former minority leader of the Georgia Senate, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head . . .
Attorney General Sam Olens is already involved in one lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the federal healthcare reform law, but he’s joined in on a similar lawsuit filed in Missouri . . .
Chuck Williams wins special election to replace former House member Hank Huckaby; longtime legislator David Lucas is in a runoff for a state Senate seat in Macon . . .
Rep. Allen Peake, who’s part of the Republican leadership in the State House, tries to help some Democrats get elected in Macon’s municipal elections . . .
UGA President Michael Adams is one of three university presidents who will get a pay raise in the upcoming fiscal year; qualifying begins for special legislative elections in Macon . . .
Special elections are set for July 19 to replace state Sen. Robert Brown (D-Macon) and state Rep. David Lucas (D-Macon) . . .
