A bill proposing a near-total abortion ban causes an uproar at Georgia’s Capitol
(Georgia Recorder) — A House panel heard hours of testimony Wednesday on a bill that would expand Georgia’s law to completely ban and criminalize...
Trump adds 25% tariff on foreign-made autos, light trucks
(States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks.
Trump, who campaigned...
Bill criminalizing ‘doxxing’ in Georgia advances in spite of free speech concerns
(Georgia Recorder) — An attempt to crack down on so-called doxxing has been met with concerns from attorneys and First Amendment advocates who say...
U.S. Supreme Court in 7-2 ruling upholds Biden administration regulation on ghost guns
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday overwhelmingly upheld a Biden-era regulation governing kits that can be assembled into untraceable firearms, also...
Big Ridge Fire grows in Rabun County; Carolina wildfires force evacuations
Dozens of wildland firefighters continue battling a blaze burning out of control in the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area near Clayton.
According to the U.S. Forest...
Baldwin’s fire chief and assistant chief resign
Fire Chief Joe Roy and Assistant Fire Chief Shaun Benfield have resigned from their positions at the City of Baldwin Fire Department.
A press release...
Georgia Power rolls out new long-term plan, red carpet for more data centers
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A panel of Georgia Power representatives testified for eight hours at Tuesday’s Public Service Commission hearing about its controversial roadmap...
Road to close in downtown Gainesville through Friday
Bradford Street, between Washington Street and Brenau Avenue, is temporarily closed due to ongoing building construction in downtown Gainesville. The closure will remain in...
Political hardball got Georgia tort damage limits passed. Now comes the collateral damage.
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s big 2025 legislative push to pass lawsuit damage limits is ready for his victory lap, but...
Hall County Fire Rescue honors bravery and service at annual awards
Hall County Fire Rescue honored its outstanding personnel at its annual awards banquet on Friday, March 21, at Free Chapel. The evening was dedicated...
Habersham departments pitch $32.5M budget ‘wish list’
The Habersham County Commission heard from 16 department heads and constitutional officers during the first day of the county’s budget review meetings scheduled this...
Ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports in Georgia nears the finish line
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A Senate bill aimed at barring transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams passed a significant milestone toward...