State & National News

Georgia reinstates Medicaid for thousands kicked off by mistake

Georgia is one of 30 states that was flagged by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services late last month for its improper...

Juror screening nears in Fulton County RICO case

(GA Recorder) — The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and the defense attorneys representing Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell are preparing to screen jurors...

One week after attack on Israel, divided Georgians take to streets, state officials condemn...

(GA Recorder) — A week ago Saturday, rockets began to pour out of Gaza and Hamas militants stormed Israeli villages, killing and kidnapping civilians...

Ohio’s Jordan the latest U.S. House GOP nominee for speaker

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. House Republicans on Friday put forward their second nominee this week for speaker, though lawmakers departed Capitol Hill for...

U.S. stresses support for Israel as 1 million residents of North Gaza ordered to...

(GA Recorder) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel, the New York Democrat’s office said Friday...

Georgia’s controversial 2021 voting law overhaul survives preliminary legal challenge

A Georgia federal court judge declined this week to temporarily block the state’s controversial election rules, which several voting rights and civil rights organizations...

Israel warns 1.1 million to leave northern Gaza

Israel’s military has called on civilians in Gaza to evacuate the northern part of the territory and head south. The unprecedented evacuation of 1.1...

With violence raging in Israel, U.S. citizens to be flown out on charters

(GA Recorder) — As the death toll in Israel rises, the Biden administration will provide charter flights to help U.S. citizens leave the country...

Scalise drops out of race for U.S. House speaker

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise withdrew from the race for U.S. House speaker on Thursday evening, just one day after...

Georgia lawmakers pitch changes to dual enrollment program, including extending HOPE Grant eligibility

(GA Recorder) — A state legislative panel unanimously approved recommendations for changes to the state’s dual enrollment program Wednesday, intended to simplify the process,...

Powerball winning ticket for $1.76B sold in California

One lucky winner will lay claim to the $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning ticket was sold in California. The winning numbers for Wednesday night's...

Biden administration working to recover U.S. hostages held by Hamas

(GA Recorder) — U.S. officials are working to recover American hostages from the Middle East and provide aid to Israel as violence continues in...