How a looming government shutdown could hit national parks
(GA Recorder) — National parks and nearby communities could forego millions of dollars per day during a partial government shutdown that could start this...
Attorneys spar over Georgia’s voting law after federal judge temporarily blocks some provisions
(GA Recorder) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit will determine whether to continue blocking provisions of Georgia’s 2021 election law...
Gun rights activists are calling on legislators to ensure ‘right to self-defense’
While Georgia's General Assembly ramps up early in January, the fight over gun rights legislation is underway.
GA2A, a Georgia Second Amendment advocacy group, launched...
Low income families’ food benefits at risk in a government shutdown, White House says
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — As Congress barrels toward a partial government shutdown, the White House Monday warned that a program that helps millions of...
Okefenokee Swamp refuge will be nominated for high-profile World Heritage designation
The National Park Service announced Friday that the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge will be nominated as a World Heritage Site, which moves forward the...
Biden administration to create new gun violence prevention office
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The White House Thursday announced the formation of an Office of Gun Violence Prevention that will help states and local...
Shutdown inches closer as House fails to pass defense bill, lawmakers exit D.C.
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. House Republicans were unable for a third time Thursday to begin debate on the Defense funding bill, throwing another...
‘If we don’t get the aid, we will lose the war’: Zelenskyy asks Congress...
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers to reiterate the need for continued...
Gates Foundation honors Carters with lifetime achievment award
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award to former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
The CEO...
Fulton DA rejects claims of official role by Trump ‘fake electors’ in 2020 election...
(GA Recorder) — Fulton County prosecutors describe a trio of Georgians who served on a false slate of Republican electors in the 2020 presidential...
U.S. Senate confirms a military nominee, the first since Tuberville blockade began
(GA Recorder) — The U.S. Senate confirmed a nominee for a high-ranking military post Wednesday night and advanced another, the first votes on military...
U.S. attorney general defends Hunter Biden investigation under questioning by House GOP
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. House Republicans led by Ohio’s Jim Jordan on Wednesday grilled U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland about how the Justice...