Judge rejects motions to dismiss lawsuits challenging Georgia voting law
(GA Recorder) — Eight federal lawsuits challenging Georgia’s voting law remain alive after a judge rejected motions to dismiss them Thursday.
Civil rights organizations applauded...
Despite state’s division, Stacey Abrams has a plan for ‘One Georgia’
Since losing the Georgia governor's race in 2018, Stacey Abrams has become a national figure and Democratic rising star. But she promises her second...
U.S. Senate rejects Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night to block President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate on private employers, with every...
Perdue claims he would not have signed off on 2020 election results
(GA Recorder) — Former Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue says he would not have signed off on the certification of the 2020 election results...
Congress gives up on attempt to make women register for the draft after GOP...
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — A bipartisan provision in an annual defense measure that would have required all young Americans to register for the military...
Advocates rally against plan to bypass healthcare.gov as feds seek public input
(GA Recorder) — Advocates are calling on the public to weigh in – again – on the governor’s plan to bypass healthcare.gov.
Gov. Brian Kemp’s...
Georgia judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for federal contractors
AUGUSTA (GA Recorder) — A federal judge in Augusta has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate set to go into effect for federal...
Perdue’s candidacy quickly complicates 2022 governor’s race
(GA Recorder) — Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue has joined the race to become the state’s next governor, setting up a bruising primary against...
Raffensperger defends record, voting law heading into busy 2022
(GA Recorder) — Embattled Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger defended his record Monday as he faces continued criticism from his own party heading into...
Perdue challenges Kemp, upending Georgia’s race for governor
(Georgia Recorder) — Former Georgia U.S. Senator and Trump ally David Perdue has now publicly declared he will challenge Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, setting...
Endangered whale gives birth while entangled in fishing rope off Georgia coast
Scientists spotted an endangered right whale dragging a length of fishing rope caught in its mouth as it swam with a newborn calf off...
Women would sign up for the military draft under defense bill in Congress
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — As the Senate works to complete a major annual defense measure, there is a bipartisan push to include a requirement...