How does a ‘frozen’ U.S. House function without a speaker? Everyone’s got an opinion
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The stunning ouster of U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday — the first time a speaker has been removed...
Former jailer accused of inappropriate behavior with inmates, lying to GBI
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has released new details about the recent arrest of a former Habersham County jailer.
GBI agents arrested Alexander Wade...
Habersham County breaks ground on new public safety radio system
Habersham County took a big step toward enhancing public safety on Tuesday as county leaders broke ground on a new public safety radio system.
Voters...
Funding approved for new White County recreation and community center
White County Commissioners have agreed to spend close to $11 million to construct the new Yonah Preserve Recreation and Community Center.
Commissioners have been looking...
Georgia GOP leaders trumpet 10th straight year as No. 1 state for business
(GA Recorder) — Georgia has been named the top state for business for the 10th year by Area Development Magazine.
The designation is from an...
Atlanta man sentenced to 30 years for Athens shooting
The man who fired a gun outside an Athens dance studio has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for injuring two girls, ages...
State Election Board shelves bid to allow more hand-marked ballots, affirms touchscreen use
(GA Recorder) — On Tuesday, the Georgia State Election Board rejected a proposal that would have increased the number of voters casting hand-marked paper...
White House provides another $9 billion in student debt relief as pandemic pause ends
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — As federal student loan repayments restart, the Biden administration Wednesday announced an additional $9 billion in student loan forgiveness for...
Emergency Alert System sounded in once-every-three years test
For the first time since August 2021, cell phones, televisions, and radio stations sounded emergency alerts as part of a nationwide test. The blaring...
McCarthy abandons another bid for U.S. House speaker, votes on spending bills canceled
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday evening he will not try to become speaker for a second time, ending...
Protesters outside governor’s mansion demand Kemp take action against prison violence
About 100 people with loved ones incarcerated in Georgia prisons protested outside the Georgia Governor’s Mansion Tuesday to demand Gov. Brian Kemp take action...
U.S. House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Dissident Republicans in the U.S. House voted with Democrats on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, a historic move...