State & National News

Democrats push to extend child care grant program

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Congressional Democrats introduced a bill Wednesday to extend funding for five years for a pandemic-era child care subsidy program set...

New round of COVID-19 booster shots on the way after CDC recommendation

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — People six months and older should get an updated COVID-19 booster this fall, according to a recommendation the Atlanta-based Centers...

Fulton DA argues for October start of trial of 19 charged with Georgia 2020...

(GA Recorder) — The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to its longshot plans of prosecuting former President Donald Trump and his 18...

U.S. House conservatives balk at short-term funding patch to avert shutdown

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The most conservative Republicans in the U.S. House announced Tuesday they won’t support the short-term spending bill that’s needed to...

Kemp suspends state gas tax, declares state of emergency over inflation

Georgia motorists could soon be paying less at the pump thanks to a healthy state budget surplus, and analysts say they may get another...

U.S. House Speaker McCarthy tells committees to launch Biden impeachment probe

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday announced that he has directed several House committees to open a formal impeachment...

Remembering 9/11

On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, people gathered for ceremonies across the nation to remember that tragic day. It wasn't about fancy...

Tuberville blockade of military nominees roils hearing for top Air Force official

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday conducted a nomination hearing for the next U.S. Air Force chief of staff,...

Meadows appeals federal court setback in 2020 election racketeering case

(GA Recorder) — A ruling by a federal appeals court judge based in Atlanta could become a seminal judgment in the Fulton County 2020...

FDA approves COVID boosters for upcoming season

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the latest round of COVID-19 boosters as public health officials brace...

Challenge to political maps to proceed with state’s claim Black voting power isn’t diluted

(GA Recorder) — A federal trial that could force state lawmakers to redraw Georgia’s political maps ahead of next year’s election will enter its...

Georgia lawmakers consider shrinking state’s dual enrollment options for high school students

(GA Recorder) — About 45,000 Georgia students participated in dual enrollment last year, taking college-level classes for college and high school credit. If those students...