Economists predict 2023 recession, but Georgia could escape worst effects
(GA Recorder) — Georgians have been pinching pennies to get by during a rough economy, and the hard times are likely to continue next...
Democrats press state agency for answers after abrupt cutoff for applications for rental help
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has received an inquiry from the state’s Democratic congressional members over the agency’s decision to...
Kemp announces another gas tax suspension as part of inflation reduction priorities
Gov. Brian Kemp is renewing the gas tax suspension for the sixth time this year.
"In total, we have saved Georgians well over a billion...
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday she has registered as an independent, a renegade move that could bolster her...
Interior secretary urges Georgia governor to block mining plans near Okefenokee
(GA Recorder) — The pressure to block a mining project at the edge of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is intensifying: U.S. Interior Secretary...
Drug sentencing ruling hinges on definition of simple, common word
An 11-judge panel has opened the door for more drug offenders with modest criminal histories to avoid harsh mandatory minimum sentences in federal courts...
Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition...
Senate runoff fatigue renews debate over election process in Georgia
(GA Recorder) — After spending one year in the U.S. Senate, appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler successfully cleared a crowded nonpartisan jungle primary in her...
Talks over protecting Dreamers pick up in Congress, but agreement still elusive
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — In a last-minute push, U.S. senators are working on a bipartisan agreement to create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented...
Congress on track to scrap Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in defense bill
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Members of the U.S. military would no longer be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine under a proposal Congress could...
Zelenskyy and ‘spirit of Ukraine’ named Time person of year
LONDON (AP) — Time Magazine on Wednesday named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy its person of the year, awarding him the accolade "for proving that...
‘Worth the wait’: U.S. Senate Democrats celebrate a 51-seat majority with Georgia win
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer jubilantly announced Wednesday that the Georgia runoff election victory will next year end an...