Kemp joins other GOP governors in sending Guard troops to border
Governor Brian Kemp is sending additional National Guard troops to assist Texas Governor Greg Abbott with the illegal immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
In...
Georgia Senate advances tax break for firearm safety devices
(Georgia Recorder) — The Senate has passed a tax break on firearm safes, trigger locks, and other safety devices as incentives for secure storage...
Former GOP officials warn of ‘terrifying possibilities’ if Trump immunity claim accepted
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Accepting former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity would embolden future presidents to use military force to stay in...
No excuse absentee voting in Georgia survives a state election board vote to end...
(Georgia Recorder) — The newly appointed chairman of the Georgia State Election Board cast the deciding vote on Tuesday against recommending that state legislators...
Jason Deal named chief judge of Northeastern Judicial Circuit
Jason Deal has been named the new chief judge for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit (NEJC), officials announced Tuesday in a news release. The circuit's...
Clarkesville to adopt Joint Comprehensive Plan
The Clarkesville City Council will meet on February 14 to discuss and adopt a joint comprehensive plan for the city. The plan is the...
Opponents of mine near Okefenokee consider options to stop it after state EPD issued...
(Georgia Recorder) — Visitors to the state capitol late last week may have spied two alligators at the base of the South Steps.
The gators,...
Vertical Bridge withdraws Baldwin cell tower application
Vertical Bridge has withdrawn its application with the city of Baldwin for a special use permit and a zoning variance. Vertical Bridge is the...
U.S. Senate sends to the House $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly early Tuesday to approve a $95 billion emergency spending package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
The...
Demorest wall project nears completion, finally
The Demorest wall project is finally nearing completion. The required handrails began being installed earlier this past week. According to City Manager Mark Musselwhite,...
Thursday hearing in Georgia election interference case could be blockbuster
(Georgia Recorder) — An evidentiary hearing is set to be held this week in Fulton County Superior County Judge Scott McAfee’s courtroom to determine...
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to pause trial over presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) – Former President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to further delay his federal criminal trial on charges...