House subcommittee hears bills on cosmetology licensing in Georgia
This week, the House Regulated Industries Regulatory Subcommittee met for a hearing to discuss two bills relating to the cosmetology licensing procedures in Georgia.
The...
Democratic state lawmakers push for police accountability
Three Democratic representatives introduced a series of bills aiming to promote police accountability in Georgia. The lawmakers said the bills were inspired by the...
New commission, pay hike for caregivers proposed to help Georgians with disabilities
(GA Recorder) — Lisa Newbern dreads her son Griffin’s 18th birthday in three years when he will no longer qualify for services for young...
Partial Fulton County grand jury report on election meddling released
Excerpts from the final report of a special grand jury investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies to overturn Georgia's...
Legislature’s tough-on-crime theme underpinned by proposed new bail requirements
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Senate Public Safety Committee Wednesday advanced a bill that would add bail requirements to a laundry list of criminal...
Biden says no evidence yet that unidentified flying objects were tied to China spying
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — In his first address since the U.S. military shot down three unidentified flying objects last weekend, just days after taking...
U.S. likely to default on debt between July and September unless Congress acts, CBO...
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Congress has until at least July to broker a bipartisan debt agreement if lawmakers want to avoid a first-ever default,...
Georgia Senate votes to install Justice Clarence Thomas monument at state Capitol
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Senate passed a bill Tuesday after a contentious debate that would place a statue of Supreme Court Associate Justice...
Georgia GOP lawmaker hits pause on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to make changes
(GA Recorder) — Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that opponents compare to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation, which seeks to limit the way...
Senate votes to crack down on gang recruitment and Dems call out gun violence
The Georgia Senate voted Monday to increase penalties for street gang recruitment.
Senate Bill 44, sponsored by Sen. Bo Hatchett (R - Cornelia) would increase...
Judge to release partial Fulton grand jury report on Trump investigation
(GA Recorder) — The first details of a Fulton County special grand jury’s report on attempts by former President Donald Trump and his allies...
Georgia elections officials flock to Jekyll for annual training conference
Nearly 600 local elections officials across Georgia are on Jekyll Island this week for annual training ahead of next year's presidential election cycle.
The Georgia...