A three-judge panel of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee on Wednesday.

Tricia Pridemore, who is a Republican, was tapped to represent DC BLOX in policy discussions with lawmakers, regulatory bodies and utility providers.

The Justice Department has signaled that the federal government no longer plans to enforce a landmark court ruling that has shaped Georgia's mental health and disability care system for nearly two dec...

Rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport

The Justice Department has signaled that the federal government no longer plans to enforce a landmark court ruling that has shaped Georgia's mental health and disability care system for nearly two dec...

Patient advocates reacted with alarm this week at the suggestion by the administration of Gov. Brian Kemp that it could end Georgia Pathways to Coverage, his signature Medicaid program that gives heal...

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is now a World Heritage site.  The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s World Heritage committee approved the addition around midn...

After spending 16 years moving away from a psychiatric care system centered on institutionalization, state officials are preparing to build Georgia’s largest state hospital in decades.

After spending 16 years moving away from a psychiatric care system centered on institutionalization, state officials are preparing to build Georgia’s largest state hospital in decades.

After years of spending rapidly increasing revenues on new programs and pay increases, many of Georgia’s school districts are beginning to tighten their belts. Most of the state’s 180 traditional K-12...

Republicans celebrated the decision as a victory heading into November’s pivotal midterm elections, when Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is attempting to hold onto his seat against Republican Congress...

After months of tension between the city of Social Circle and the federal government, the city announced in a press release Thursday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will abandon its plan...

Georgia Republicans abruptly changed course on redistricting Wednesday, retreating from their plans to redraw congressional and state district lines for the 2028 election less than an hour before lawm...

An expensive slugfest between two Republican candidates for governor fighting for the party’s nomination came to an end Tuesday night. The Associated Press called the race for wealthy businessman Rick...

Georgia Republicans have chosen Congressman Mike Collins to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

From Georgia Recorder | Integrity. Fairness. Independence.

In January, the Georgia Legislature is likely to welcome its first openly transgender, nonbinary and Japanese-American lawmaker, and all these firsts could be courtesy of one person. Bentley Hudgins, ...

From Georgia Recorder | Integrity. Fairness. Independence.

The resolution, which is not binding, was introduced by newly-appointed Vice Chair Janelle King and passed in a 3-1 vote Thursday.

The District 5 Republican primary is heading into a runoff, but voters will likely see a rematch of last year’s District 3 race.

Georgia Democrats had seven candidates to choose from for their nomination for governor, but they knew who they wanted – former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Bottoms won a majority in the Democr...

The commissioner’s main job is to make sure Georgia insurance companies don’t charge policyholders too much for their coverage like health and auto policies. And that after the consumer pays their pre...

The governor's decision comes in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened key protections under the Voting Rights Act.

The race to become Georgia’s next top election official is well underway, with nine candidates vying for the role of secretary of state. On the Republican side, five candidates are competing in a race...

Speakers celebrated his long life of public service, highlighting his role as the first African American to chair the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.

We’ve got the latest on Atlanta’s effort to woo the 2028 Democratic National Convention, and a new week has brought a new wave of endorsements. Plus, try to guess which prominent Georgia figure is rul...

A crowded field of opponents who called for new leadership in the 13th Congressional District offered their condolences to David Scott's family.

Clay Fuller, a Trump-endorsed Republican, is heading to Washington to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene after winning a runoff election Tuesday against Democrat Shawn Harris.

A plan to strengthen health access in rural and underserved communities in Georgia through community health workers is on life support in the Georgia Legislature. The legislation, House Bill 291, has ...

Lawmakers have debated sweeping changes to how Georgians cast a ballot. They’ve considered varying proposals for how best to respond to a surge in data center proposals across the state. And they’ve l...

Things are coming to a head in the world of Georgia politics. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are running around like crazy as the annual lawmaking session winds down. That means trickery can often be...

The big election news this week came out of northwest Georgia, where voters whittled down the long list of candidates who are hoping to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The Republican primary has become a costly race while Democrats focus on Medicaid and housing as they seek to end two decades of GOP control.

The Georgia Senate passed a bill that would end tax breaks for new data centers while phasing out existing ones but did not include consumer protections.

This past week – the last before candidates officially qualify to run – brought plenty of news about who won’t be appearing on the ballot this year.  Georgia state Rep. Ruwa Romman, a Duluth Democrat,...

The Georgia Senate abruptly adjourned after an effort to restore original language to a data center bill seemed to gain support from a majority of the body.

Two prominent attorneys have launched campaigns for the Georgia Supreme Court, challenging two sitting justices who were originally appointed by former Republican Gov. Nathan Deal.  Former Democratic ...

The 93-year-old former U.N. ambassador warned that freedom must be constantly protected to prevent the struggles of the past from becoming a reality.

Early voting began Monday in the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, and candidates are racing to set themselves apart from the crowd – and often from the district’s previous representativ...

State lawmakers say 2026 is the year they will pass major legislation to assist teachers in helping the youngest Georgians become skilled readers. House Bill 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 20...

At a campaign rally in Atlanta, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff told voters that “the first light of dawn is on the horizon.”

The big news in Georgia politics this week was the surprise announcement from a wealthy health care executive that he will join in the GOP primary race for governor.  But there were other significant ...

Georgia House lawmakers have replaced the governor’s proposed income tax rebate with a one-time tax break for homeowners. The change was included in the chamber’s version of this year’s revised budget...

The ballots are now set for two special legislative races in Georgia and the candidates are still lining up for a third contest set for March 10.  Since the 2026 legislative session is already underwa...