At least 2 confirmed dead in Georgia after storms sweep across the South
A massive storm system that swept across the South killed at least eight people on Thursday. Two of those deaths were in Georgia, state...
Kemp celebrates ‘resilience’ of Georgia to start second term
Gov. Brian Kemp started his second term in office Thursday, using his inauguration address to reflect on the sometimes turbulent past four years leading...
U.S. attorney general names special counsel for classified docs found in Biden’s garage
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The White House revealed Thursday morning that more classified documents from President Joe Biden’s time as vice president were discovered...
Georgia House, Senate adopt new rules that reduce public accountability
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia House and Senate gaveled in for a second day of lawmaking Wednesday. Both chambers passed resolutions laying out rules...
Kemp to push Georgia lawmakers to OK income and property tax breaks, bar local...
(GA Recorder) — Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled plans Wednesday to provide Georgians a $1.6 billion tax refund, relax local housing rules to attract first-time...
U.S. House Republicans push through two anti-abortion measures in first work week
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. House on Wednesday approved its first abortion-related measures under a new Republican majority, eliciting strong support from GOP...
Georgia lawmakers plan to ease path to occupational license for workers with criminal records
(GA Recorder) — Dozens of job opportunities might open up for people with criminal records if a legislative push successfully removes barriers to professional...
Georgia lawmakers kick off 2023 session with new House speaker, UGA football on their...
(GA Recorder) — The state Capitol was bustling Monday with first-day-of-school energy as lawmakers returned to Atlanta for this year’s legislative session.
The General Assembly...
U.S. House GOP backs rules plan without disclosing deals made with hard-right members
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. House adopted rules for the 118th Congress on Monday, though several of the concessions Speaker Kevin McCarthy made...
What Georgians can expect in this year’s legislative session
Monday marks the beginning of a new legislative session and several changes under the Gold Dome that will impact lawmakers’ work.
New leadership holds the...
U.S. House GOP backs McCarthy as speaker after tense and chaotic late-night session
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. House elected Kevin McCarthy speaker early Saturday after most of the chamber’s Republicans finally gathered behind him, ending...
Kevin McArthy elected as Speaker after 15 ballots
Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy was elected as Speaker of the House on the 15th ballot. McCarthy was declared the winner at 12:37 a.m. on...