Biden signs law making Juneteenth a new federal holiday
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law legislation declaring a legal public holiday annually on June 19, the date...
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court dismissed a major challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Thursday, leaving intact a law that provides health insurance...
Report finds 100% renewable energy feasible in georgia
(GPB) — A new report finds that if Georgia Power wants to meet the Biden administration’s clean energy goals, the utility needs to act...
Congress passes bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
The House passed legislation Wednesday that would establish June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery...
UGA scientist: Now is the time to prepare for next pandemic
Athens (GPB) – Scientists say the threat of more diseases spreading from animals to people is a question of when not if.
Dr. John Drake,...
Ga. lawmakers tee up battle to set political turf
(GA Recorder) — You probably won’t see nearly as many TV attack ads or pieces of junk mail, but the redistricting process that kicked...
COVID anxiety persists as post-pandemic normalcy returns
(GA Recorder) — Since last April, thousands of Georgians have called or texted the COVID-19 Emotional Support Line to talk about the stress and...
GSP releases Memorial Day traffic tolls
The Georgia State Patrol recently released its holiday traffic count. Troopers and local law enforcement investigated 17 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 20 deaths across Georgia during...
Inland rail port from Northeast Georgia to Savannah gets $2M federal grant
An inland port project linking Northeast Georgia to the Port of Savannah by rail is getting a $2 million federal grant.
U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff...
Advocates press for state to serve more Georgians with disabilities
(GA Recorder) — The head of a state agency said Thursday she wants to start a conversation about how Georgia can address the list...
Justice Department to increase legal staff in wake of restrictive voting laws
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The Department of Justice announced Friday that it is doubling its enforcement attorneys who will work to protect voting rights,...
Businesses struggle with staffing as tourism springs back to life
(GA Recorder) — School’s out, the sun’s up, and people everywhere are flocking to Georgia’s beaches and mountains, but tourists could be in for...