Collins will not run for office in 2022
Former 9th District, Georgia Congressman Doug Collins announced Monday he will not run for office in 2022. Collins had been considered a top Republican...
State mass vaccination sites switching to J&J vaccine ahead of closing
On May 21, Georgia will close its eight state-run mass vaccination sites. Between now and then, the sites will shift from administering the Pfizer vaccine to...
CDC, doctors say stop putting off routine childhood vaccinations
(GPB) — Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a drop in routine childhood vaccinations as families stayed home to slow the spread...
GBI asks for public’s help to identify fifth suspect in Barrow County woman’s murder
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation requests the public’s assistance with identifying the fifth suspect in a Gilmer County murder investigation.
Authorities released photos of what...
Gainesville man among suspects sought in murder investigation
The GBI has issued a nationwide lookout for suspects wanted in the disappearance and murder of a Barrow County woman. One of those suspects...
Federal public health officials urge states to restart use of J&J vaccine
(GA Recorder) | WASHINGTON — Federal health officials now recommend states again use the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, but now also hand...
Georgia colleges wade into ‘vaccine passport’ debate in new COVID clash
(GA Recorder) — After a stressful year of video conferences and hybrid coursework, University of North Georgia associate professor of rhetoric and composition Matthew...
Biden calls for paid time off for vaccinations as U.S. hits 200M goal
(GA Recorder) | WASHINGTON — Federal and state officials now face trying to reach Americans unable or unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine after...
Feds approve Georgia’s plan to extend Medicaid benefits for new mothers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today approved Georgia's request to extend state Medicaid benefits by four months for new mothers. Now, new...
Democrats push federal background checks on ammunition sales
(GA Recorder) | WASHINGTON—Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut on Tuesday reintroduced legislation that would require instant background checks to prevent...
Georgians praise murder conviction in George Floyd case as win for justice
(GA Recorder) - The Georgia Democratic Party and ACLU are among those praising a Minnesota jury’s verdict Tuesday afternoon after it found a former...
Jury convicts former Minneapolis policeman of George Floyd’s murder
The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all the counts he faced over the death of George Floyd. Jurors...