Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick Partners with Georgia Technology Authority to Develop AI Playbook for Local Governments

ATLANTA - State Representative Dar'shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) recently partnered with the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) playbook designed to help Georgia's local governments utilize AI technologies. The playbook, which Rep. Kendrick developed over the summer, was officially unveiled during GTA's 2026 Georgia Emerging Technology Summit: Data & AI on November 12, 2026, in Atlanta, Ga.

"Technology and how it can be used for 'good' and to serve others has been a hallmark of my policy agenda since I was elected 16 years ago," said Rep. Kendrick. "This toolkit is another helpful tool for our 159 counties and 536 cities across the state. I hope they find it useful for serving constituents and building communities."

Rep. Kendrick notes that the AI playbook was created for cities and counties that are starting from scratch and explains how to establish a scalable AI program. She adds that the playbook includes recommended governance structures, policies, review processes, training programs and ready-to-use templates that can be adapted to the size and needs of the organization.

Rep. Kendrick also notes that the 2026 Georgia Emerging Technology Summit: Data & AI is designed to bring together public-sector leaders from across Georgia to explore how emerging technologies are changing how government works. The event featured policy discussions, real-world case studies, hands-on workshops and demonstrations focused on AI, automation, data, cybersecurity, workforce development, governance and emerging technology.

Rep. Kendrick encourages those interested in learning more about the AI playbook to download and review a copy of the playbook here.

*Editor's note: Rep. Kendrick has provided a photo from the event, which is included below.

Representative Dar'shun Kendrick represents the citizens of District 95, which includes portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. She first was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Economic Development & Tourism, Judiciary, Juvenile, Judiciary Non-Civil, Small Business Development and Technology and Infrastructure Innovation committees.

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