U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas pressed to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases
(GA Recorder) — Two dozen congressional Democrats are calling for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases involving the Jan....
Biden signs law named for Emmett Till that makes lynching a federal hate crime
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Nearly 70 years after 14-year-old Emmett Till was kidnapped and murdered in Mississippi by two white men, President Joe Biden...
State hits Anthem with whopping fine for insurance violations
The state insurance department has levied a $5 million fine against health insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest such penalty in the...
Georgia House panel opens path to legalized sports betting and more
(GA Recorder) — The age-old debate over expanded legalized gambling is back in the Georgia Legislature after a House committee voted Monday to open...
Georgia senators weaken mental health bill parity rules, remove WHO mentions
(GA Recorder) — A Senate panel has scaled back a sweeping mental health proposal following loud opposition from conservative activists.
A revised version of the...
Local officials tell Georgia senators election bill would be wasteful, discourage voters
ATLANTA (GA Recorder) — Local elected officials from Georgia urged a Senate panel to remove portions of the sweeping election bill they claim would...
Biden budget plan would levy minimum tax on billionaires, boost national security
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden sent a new $5.8 trillion budget request to Congress on Monday that calls on lawmakers to institute...
Former President Trump holds ‘Save America Rally’ in Banks County
Speaking on a windy Saturday evening at a former drag racing strip in Commerce, northeast of Atlanta, the former president touted a slate of...
Senate protest crimes bill panel a no-show
(GA Recorder) — Legislation intended to crack down on unruly protesters – and that detractors argue could chill free speech and assembly – appears...
Forest recreation sites reopen to public
U.S. Forest Service managers are welcoming visitors to recreation sites on the Chattooga River Ranger District that were closed for the winter season.
The District spans...
Controversial plan to ease school library book ban process clears the House
ATLANTA (GA Recorder) — A proposal that would make it easier for parents to object to school library books they find offensive is advancing...
Advocates cheer bump in funding for disability services but hope for more
(GA Recorder) — State lawmakers will boost funding for services for people with disabilities in next year’s budget, though thousands will remain on a...