# Georgia Publishes Local Government AI Playbook

Georgia has published a 56-page Local Government AI Playbook for cities and counties evaluating AI use. It provides a practical 90-day implementation framework, risk tiers, vendor-review guidance, and adaptable templates intended to help local governments protect public information and retain human oversight. The guide names no specific solicitation, contract value, or procurement deadline, but gives procurement teams a reference point for planning AI pilots and assessing potential suppliers.

- Procurement teams can use the playbook’s vendor-review guidance and risk tiers when evaluating AI products and proposed uses.
- The framework points to potential demand for AI governance, security, staff training, and pilot-support services; no specific procurement opportunity is identified.
- Local governments can use the adaptable templates and 90-day framework to structure AI implementation planning while maintaining human oversight and protections for public information.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Georgia Technology Authority (GTA)

### Key Quotes
> AI should support public employees, not replace the judgment, accountability, and community knowledge that effective government requires.
> — Shawnzia Thomas, State Chief Information Officer

> There should always be a human that is making part of the AI decision.
> — Dar’Shun Kendrick, State Representative

### Sources
- [Georgia AI Playbook Is a Starting Point for Cities, Counties](https://www.govtech.com/artificial-intelligence/georgia-ai-playbook-is-a-starting-point-for-cities-counties) - GovTech