Georgians rally for an end to Ukraine violence
ATLANTA (GA Recorder) — Downtown Atlanta was swathed in Ukrainian blue and gold Saturday afternoon as hundreds gathered outside the CNN Center to protest...
Prescription drugs: Another potential legislative change that Medicaid insurers face
One House bill would make Georgia’s Medicaid managed care insurers face stricter requirements on how they spend their government dollars.
There’s a second bill that...
Fort Stewart sending thousands of troops to Europe in response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion
(GA Recorder) — The United States response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will include troops stationed at Georgia’s Fort Stewart, according to the Pentagon.
President...
New CDC guidance relaxes indoor public masking in a majority of U.S. counties
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday unveiled updated guidance for wearing masks indoors in public places, a...
Biden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden has nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling her "one of the nation's...
Georgia Senate passes bill to ban transgender athletes from school sports
Atlanta Sen. Sally Harrell stood at the podium in the state Senate on Thursday in tears.
As lawmakers in the chamber debated whether or not...
State Senate OKs PSC map that blocks Democrat’s challenge to GOP incumbent
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Senate passed a redistricting plan Thursday for state regulators who oversee the cost of electricity and other utilities over...
Georgia House panel approves bill to ban teaching of ‘divisive concepts’ on race
(GA Recorder) — A Georgia House committee passed a bill designed to eliminate “divisive concepts” in public schools Wednesday despite concerns from Democrats it...
Biden addresses the nation on additional sanctions against Russia
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The United States and Western allies stepped up economic sanctions on Russia following its escalated attack on Ukraine, President Joe...
World leaders react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, vow ‘strong, united’ front
Explosions rang out in cities across Ukraine before dawn Thursday as Russian military forces invaded the country from three sides. Leaders from the United...
Kemp condemns Russian invasion, is ‘mindful’ of impact it could have on Georgia troops
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tweeted a statement Thursday morning about Russia's attack on Ukraine. Kemp called it a "callous, indefensible invasion" and says he...
Before any U.S. troops are sent to Ukraine, some in Congress want a say
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, a Democrat, and Warren Davidson of Ohio, a Republican, are leading a broad, bipartisan...