Georgia Author Launches 53-Book Civic-Literacy Series with Book 1: Local Government – Explains How Georgia Really Works
The Laws of Georgia According to Jayloneal Brings Plain-Language Legal Clarity to Every Georgian, Starting with the
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The Laws of Georgia According to Jayloneal Brings Plain-Language Legal Clarity to Every Georgian, Starting with the Foundation of Local Power
COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — THE LAUNCH
Columbus, Georgia-based author and civic educator Jaylon O’Neal has officially released Book 1: Local Government, the first installment in his ambitious 53-book series, The Laws of Georgia According to Jayloneal. The series is designed to translate Georgia’s legal framework into accessible, plain-language e-books for everyday citizens — beginning with the structure and authority of local government, the level of governance most people in Georgia interact with most but understand least.
The book is available now through the author’s official website at https://renaissanceindustries.netlify.app/.
A 53-BOOK MISSION
The Laws of Georgia According to Jayloneal is not a single release — it is a complete civic curriculum for the state of Georgia. Spanning 53 e-books, the series will cover the full breadth of Georgia law and government, from alcoholic beverages and local government to criminal offenses, torts, and education. Each book is written with the goal of removing barriers between Georgia residents and the laws that govern their daily lives.
Book 1: Local Government sets the foundation, examining how county governments are structured, what powers they hold, how local officials are elected and removed, how public meetings and records laws work, and what residents can do when local government fails them. The book is written in plain English — no legal degree required.
WHY LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRST
Georgia has 159 counties — more than any state except Texas — making county-level governance one of the most consequential layers of power in the state. Yet most people in Georgia are unaware of the full scope of authority their county commissioners, school boards, and local agencies hold over their daily lives: zoning decisions, property taxes, law enforcement policy, public health, and more.
Book 1: Local Government was written to change that. By starting at the county level, O’Neal gives readers the tools to engage with government where impact is most immediate and accessible. Because Title 36, which covers Local Government, contains the highest number of chapters in Georgia law, O’Neal chose to launch his series covering the state’s largest framework first.
IN THE AUTHOR’S WORDS
“Most people don’t realize that everyone who works at the county government has a significant impact on their lives. Book 1 is the starting point for everyone in Georgia who has ever felt abandoned by the very system that governs them. This series isn’t just about law. If anything, it’s about power — who has it, who should have it, and how everyone in Georgia can use the law to hold their government accountable. I’m starting local because local is where change begins.” — Jaylon O’Neal, Author, The Laws of Georgia According to Jayloneal
STATEWIDE RELEVANCE
While grounded in county-level specifics, Book 1: Local Government is written for people across all 159 counties of Georgia. Whether a reader lives in Fulton County, Dougherty County or Muscogee County, the legal structures, rights, and accountability mechanisms described in the book apply universally under Georgia law. The series is designed to be a permanent civic reference — a resource families, community organizations, educators, students, and advocates can return to year after year.
AVAILABILITY
Book 1: Local Government is available now. The full 53-book series, The Laws of Georgia According to Jayloneal, will be released on a rolling basis. Readers, educators, media outlets, and community organizations can purchase Book 1: Local Government & follow the series at https://renaissanceindustries.netlify.app/.
About Jaylon O’Neal
Jaylon O’Neal is a Columbus, Georgia-based author and civic educator. He is well–known for his 2013 autobiography, Autism: In My Own Words, a self – published memoir discussing his life with autism. Today, he is dedicated to making Georgia law understandable and accessible to every resident of the state. His 53-book series, The Laws of Georgia According to Jayloneal, represents the most comprehensive plain-language breakdown of Georgia law and government ever undertaken by a single independent author. O’Neal’s mission is civic empowerment: giving people in Georgia at every level — students, families, community leaders, and advocates — the legal knowledge they need to engage, challenge, and improve the systems that govern their lives.
Visit https://renaissanceindustries.netlify.app/ to purchase your copy of Book 1: Local Government.
MEDIA CONTACT
Name: Jaylon O’Neal (Jayloneal)
Organization: Renaissance Industries
Email: jaylon.oneal@outlook.com
Websites:
https://renaissanceindustries.netlify.app/
https://payhip.com/RenaissanceIndustries/
Jaylon O’Neal
Renaissance Industries
jaylon.oneal@outlook.com
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