Kemp boosts support to hospitals, incentivizes state employees to get vaccinated
ATLANTA (GPB) — Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday the state will send additional resources to hospitals battling a new wave of COVID-19 patients.
He also...
Georgia waiting on CDC guidance for administering third vaccine
ATLANTA — Following the FDA’s authorization of an additional COVID vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is...
2020 census shows increase in Georgia minorities, population shift to metro areas
(GA Recorder) — Georgia’s population is more diverse and more concentrated around cities than ever before, according to data released by the U.S. Census...
FDA authorizes third COVID vaccine dose for people with weak immune systems
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized an additional dose of vaccine for people with weakened immune systems caused by disease, medical treatments, and...
Health care rates to stay the same next year for state employees, teachers, retirees
Tens of thousands of Georgia teachers and state employees are getting good news on their health insurance costs for next year.
Members of the State...
How Congress will attempt the biggest expansion of U.S. social programs since FDR
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. Senate this week passed a massive bipartisan infrastructure bill and an even larger budget blueprint that would pave...
Already understaffed, hospitals swamped by latest COVID surge
Across Georgia on Wednesday, dozens of hospitals were reporting severe ER crowding and various forms of “diversion ” — sending patients elsewhere due to...
U.S. Senate to try again on broad voting rights legislation in September
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is planning to bring a comprehensive voting rights package to the Senate floor for...
Georgia’s vaccine rate rises amid COVID spike; incentives coming?
As the Delta variant drives a relentless COVID-19 surge, Georgia’s vaccination rate has picked up steam.
A Washington Post analysis, based on CDC data, reported...
U.S. Senate OKs $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure bill
The U.S. Senate passed 69-30 on Tuesday a sweeping bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, a milestone for one of President Joe Biden’s priorities after...
College students return to campus amid union calls for mask, vaccine mandates
ATHENS (GA Recorder) — College students across Georgia are saying goodbye to mom and dad, hauling furniture up to their dorm rooms, and making...
Special session looms with redistricting and rising crime at top of agenda
ATLANTA (GPB) — When lawmakers left the state capitol in April, they knew they’d be back sooner than usual.
Georgia legislators are scheduled to return...