An earlier presidential primary could be a boon for Georgia’s economy
As Georgia's prominent role in national politics continues to grow, so too might the financial benefit to businesses and industries across the Peach State.
Recent...
Violent protest in downtown Atlanta over killing of activist
ATLANTA (AP) — A protest turned violent in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night in the wake of the death of an environmental activist who...
Anti-abortion activists press for more restrictions at Roe’s 50th anniversary
(GA Recorder) — Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, the Supreme Court case guaranteeing the right to an abortion...
U.S. mayors at the White House hear praise from Biden on rebuilding post-pandemic
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden hosted more than 200 of the nation’s mayors at the White House on Friday afternoon, highlighting economic...
Pay boosts, refunds and increased school spending dominate Georgia budget week hearings
Investing more in Georgia's schools, health care and state employees were dominant themes during annual budget hearings conducted at the state Capitol this week,...
New Georgia House speaker says state tobacco tax hike is possible, dims hopes for...
(GA Recorder) — If anyone was harboring hope that a new House speaker might want to take a fresh look at full Medicaid expansion...
Chancellor forecasts lean times for Georgia university system; K-12 schools to get cash infusion
(GA Recorder) — Tough financial times could be ahead for the University System of Georgia, Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Wednesday before a joint budget...
U.S. hits debt limit and Treasury Department begins ‘extraordinary measures’
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The nation reached its debt limit Thursday, beginning the uncertain process known as extraordinary measures, in which the U.S. Treasury...
Kemp trumpets Georgia economy overseas as state economist warns tax collections will slow
(GA Recorder) — State lawmakers have started digging into Gov. Brian Kemp’s $32.5 billion spending proposal for next year.
The second-term governor’s budget includes initiatives...
White House defends delay in revealing classified documents at Biden private office, home
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The White House on Tuesday defended sitting on information about Obama administration classified documents found at President Joe Biden’s private...
Kemp speaks on panel at World Economic Forum
On Tuesday, Gov. Brian Kemp participated in a panel at the 2023 Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The focus of the discussion centered on the U.S. legislative...
Georgia’s circa 1985 K-12 school funding formula set for a redo
(GA Recorder) — Georgians who started kindergarten the year the state adopted its K-12 education funding formula are now in their forties, but the...