More Georgians will soon be eligible to receive COVID vaccinations
More Georgians will soon be eligible to receive COVID vaccinations. On March 15, vaccination criteria will expand to include Georgians aged 55 and older...
Congress clears giant $1.9T COVID-19 relief package for Biden’s signature
(WASHINGTON | GA Recorder) — A sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk after the U.S. House passed the...
Georgians 55-plus and people with health risks to get vaccine
(GA Recorder) — Significantly more Georgians could be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by this time next month.
Georgians 55 and older or who...
Bottleneck of speedy trial demands expected as Georgia courts reopen
(GA Recorder) — Georgia courts can reopen for jury trials after the state’s top judge Tuesday lifted a ban on trying cases inside courtrooms...
Georgia House, Senate approve controversial voting bills
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Senate Monday voted to approve an expansive voting bill that would end the no-excuse absentee system used by...
Busy Georgia legislative deadline day includes citizen’s arrest overhaul
(GA Recorder) — A proposal to create a new school voucher program, legislation banning transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams, and a...
Which health bills are still alive? Facility visitations, newborn screening, clockwork . . .
A proposal allowing “legal representatives” more access to patients during health emergencies was approved by the Georgia House on Monday after emotional testimony by...
CDC: OK for vaccinated grandparents to visit family with low disease risks
(GA Recorder/WASHINGTON) — People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely socialize inside with other vaccinated individuals without wearing masks or maintaining distance,...
Georgia jury trials to restart after pandemic slowed right to speedy trial
(GA Recorder) - Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton said he’s planning to lift a year-long restriction Tuesday to allow jury trials to...
Lawmakers adjust to COVID limits as deadline arrives to advance legislation
(GA Recorder) - Monday marks a pivotal point in this year’s legislative session: It’s the last day for a bill to clear at least...
Proposed election restrictions include buffer zone to hand voters water
(GA Recorder) - After hearing reports of people standing in line for hours after early voting opened in last June’s primary election, Atlanta resident...
Senate advances $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill
(GA Recorder) - The U.S. Senate passed President Joe Biden’s nearly $2 trillion stimulus plan Saturday afternoon after wrangling over an amendment to trim...