Cobb courthouse construction continues

The Georgia State Election Board on Friday passed a measure mandating poll workers perform hand counts on Election Day.

ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal today appointed an appeals court judge to the state’s highest court Keith R. Blackwell’s appointment to the Supreme Court of Georgia fills a vacancy left by outgoing Justice George H. Carley. Blackwell’s appointment is effective upon his swearing in, scheduled for July 19. Carley’s resignation is effective July 17, according to Deal’s office. “The Supreme Court will benefit from Judge Blackwell’s experience on both sides of the bench,” Deal said

A Georgia lawmaker will support additional funding for the Georgia Composite Medical Board to hire additional investigators if the agency asks for the money.