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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...

Biden delivers remarks during visit to Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown church

Democratic President Joe Biden took to the pulpit Sunday at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King Jr. once delivered many powerful...

U.S. to hit debt limit much sooner than expected, thrusting Congress into showdown

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. government will hit its borrowing limit this week, forcing the new, divided Congress into negotiations over the debt...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy celebrated at Georgia Capitol as leaders say the dream...

(GA Recorder) — A who’s who of Georgia leaders paid tribute to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in downtown Atlanta Friday, not...

At least 2 confirmed dead in Georgia after storms sweep across the South

A massive storm system that swept across the South killed at least eight people on Thursday. Two of those deaths were in Georgia, state...

Kemp celebrates ‘resilience’ of Georgia to start second term

Gov. Brian Kemp started his second term in office Thursday, using his inauguration address to reflect on the sometimes turbulent past four years leading...

U.S. attorney general names special counsel for classified docs found in Biden’s garage

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The White House revealed Thursday morning that more classified documents from President Joe Biden’s time as vice president were discovered...

Georgia House, Senate adopt new rules that reduce public accountability

(GA Recorder) — The Georgia House and Senate gaveled in for a second day of lawmaking Wednesday. Both chambers passed resolutions laying out rules...

Kemp to push Georgia lawmakers to OK income and property tax breaks, bar local...

(GA Recorder) — Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled plans Wednesday to provide Georgians a $1.6 billion tax refund, relax local housing rules to attract first-time...

U.S. House Republicans push through two anti-abortion measures in first work week

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. House on Wednesday approved its first abortion-related measures under a new Republican majority, eliciting strong support from GOP...

Georgia lawmakers plan to ease path to occupational license for workers with criminal records

(GA Recorder) — Dozens of job opportunities might open up for people with criminal records if a legislative push successfully removes barriers to professional...

Georgia lawmakers kick off 2023 session with new House speaker, UGA football on their...

(GA Recorder) — The state Capitol was bustling Monday with first-day-of-school energy as lawmakers returned to Atlanta for this year’s legislative session. The General Assembly...