Report Finds Thousands Of Georgia Residents 'Missing' From The Labor Force

According to a Georgia Center for Opportunity analysis, 454,100 Georgians are not in the labor force and have effectively given up on work.

Long-Serving Georgia House Speaker Ralston Dies Weeks After Leaving Leadership Position

Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, R-Milton, will serve as the 74th state House speaker for the remainder of Ralston’s term, which ends January.

Warnock-Walker Runoff: What To Know As Early Voting Approaches

There will be five days of early voting before the midterm runoff on Dec.6, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office.

Honoring David Ralston: Kemp Orders Flags At Half-Staff

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday at 68-years-old due to an illness.

Updated: Fulton Judge Overturns Georgia's Six-Week Abortion Ban As Unconstitutional

Abortion is legal again in Georgia – for now – after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is usually after about six weeks.

Jon Burns Is The Heir Apparent, As Georgia House Speaker Emerges Over Election Overhaul Architect

Burns beat out Fleming, described in the report as "more polarizing."

Georgia's Young Voters Ready For Dec. 6 Senate Runoff, After New Election Rules Tripped Up Some In Midterms

Georgia Tech junior Alex Ames said that the state's new voting law put some of her college friends in a bind.

Migrant Women Endured Medical Mistreatment At Georgia ICE Facility, U.S. Senate Report Finds

Members of a U.S. Senate investigation panel grilled federal immigration officials on questionable gynecological procedures in Georgia.

Warnock, Democrat Allies Sue To Permit Counties To Conduct Saturday Early Voting In Senate Runoff

Just weeks before a pivotal U.S. Senate race, an alliance of Democrats is challenging the secretary of state's determination.

David Ralston, Georgia House Speaker, Dies At 68

David Ralston, who became Speaker of the House in 2010, died Wednesday.

Fulton County Judge Stops Enforcement Of Georgia's Abortion Ban

A federal judge initially blocked the law because the U.S. Supreme Court had previously upheld the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.

Apparel Company Plans $87M Facility In Georgia, But Officials Silent On Incentives

Jersey City, New Jersey-based Komar Brands, a company established in 1908 and whose portfolio includes "owned, licensed, and private-lab ...

Georgia Bureaucracy "Sowing Plenty Of Mistrust" In Pot Legalization Conundrum

It was called the Hope Act. In 2019, the Georgia Legislature passed and the governor signed a law allowing medical patients access.

Georgia Senate Candidates Hit Campaign Trail As Trump Factor Could Again Aid Warnock

It's already started. Walker, Warnock said, "does not have the competence or character for the job."

Georgia Power Pushed To Expand Solar Program As State Regulators Consider 12 Percent Rate Hike Request

Another round of hearings in Georgia Power's rate case concluded with the final day dominated by a debate over rooftop solar expansion.

Georgians' High Stroke Rate -- Combined With String Of Hospital Closings -- Hurts Chances Of Survival

Desric Seecheran felt strong. He exercised nearly every day after work, had a good job, and generally took good care of himself.

Burns To Replace Ralston As GA House Speaker

Jon Burns, House majority leader, was elected Monday; State Rep. David Ralston's tenure ends in January.

Ammo Manufacturer Plans New Facility In Georgia, But Officials Mum On Incentives

Georgia officials would not say whether the state offered tax incentives to encourage Norma Precision to build its new facility in Georgia.

Op-Ed: Atlanta Shouldn't Stand Between Mothers And Their Babies

The formula shortage is reducing options for mothers in Georgia and there appears to be no end in sight to this ongoing challenge.

Despite Gas Tax Moratorium, Georgia Tax Revenues Continue To Rise

Net tax revenue collections have exceeded $10.3 billion, an increase of 7.8%, or $744 million, over the same period last fiscal year.

Battery Manufacturer Plans $2.5B Facility In Georgia, But Officials Silent On Incentives

FREYR Battery plans to create 723 new jobs over seven years as a part of its investment.

Georgia Voters To Decide Whether To Exempt Timber Equipment From Ad Valorem Property Taxes

They'll also weigh in on a series of questions and constitutional amendments.

Several Groups Sue Over Georgia Law Banning Teaching Of 'Divisive Concepts'

However, critics of the measure argue it censors Georgia educators and limits students from receiving "a complete and accurate education."

Warnock And Walker Headed To Likely Runoff Next Month In Georgia Senate Race

With more than 88% of precincts reporting, Warnock and Walker were in a virtual dead heat, each garnering about 49% of the votes cast.

Georgia's Kemp Defeats Abrams In Closely-Watched Gubernatorial Race

With more than 88% of precincts reporting, Kemp had roughly 54% of the vote, while Abrams had about 45%.

Auto Parts Manufacturer Planning $317M Investment In Georgia To Supply Hyundai EV Plant

Joon Georgia Inc. plans to create 630 new jobs at Bulloch County's Bruce Yawn Commerce Park, previously the Southern Gateway Commerce Park.

Amid GOP Gains, Warnock, Walker Headed To Dec. 6 Runoff To Decide Pivotal Georgia Senate Seat

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, and Republican challenger Herschel Walker will face off during a Dec. 6 runoff.

Georgia Awards $39.4M In Grants To Courts To Clear Up COVID-Related Case Backlogs

These awards for the 2023 calendar year are part of the Judicial Council’s ARPA grant program’s second year.

Georgia's Short Runoff Election Sparks Frenzied Ground Game To Capture U.S. Senate Prize

Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock may be enjoying a break from their hectic campaign schedules for now, but they will soon be back.

Georgia's Sitting Republican Office Holders Ran The Table In Statewide Races Tuesday

Georgia's U.S. Senate race may be headed for a runoff, but Republicans swept all other statewide races, dashing Georgia Democrats' hopes.

Walker, Warnock Runoff: What To Know For GA U.S. Senate Race

Neither candidate reached the required 50 percent plus one vote threshold in Tuesday's election to avoid a runoff.

Abrams Concedes, As Kemp Wins Rematch For Governor's Mansion

The report states Kemp was the favorite to win the race.

Georgia U.S. Senate Race Possibly Headed For A Dec. 6 Runoff

As of this report, neither candidate was expected to reach the 50 percent tally needed to win.

GA 2022 Election Results: Incumbents Projected Winners In Key Races

Patch provided vote totals in the 2022 Georgia races.

Warnock, Walker Headed To Runoff In 2022 Georgia U.S. Senate Race

Patch provided vote totals in the 2022 U.S. Senate race between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker.

Kemp Projected Winner; Abrams Concedes In 2022 GA Governor Election

Patch provided vote totals in the 2022 governor’s race between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams.

Battle For Georgia Ballot 2022: Ongoing Election Day Coverage -- Initial Reports Indicate Voters "Breeze Through" Polls Early

The Georgia Recorder staff is fanning out Election Day to report from precincts, the secretary of state's war room and from communities.

Election Day On The Line: Georgia Candidates For Senate, Governor Criss-Cross State With Closing Arguments

Whether you kept your eyes on the skies, road, or screen Monday, there's a good chance they caught a glimpse of your favorite candidates.

Georgia's Kemp Extends Gas Tax Moratorium Again

The extension runs through Dec. 11.

Georgia House Speaker Ralston Won't Seek Nomination For Another Term As House Leader

Ralston will serve the rest of his term but won't seek another term for the two-year legislative session that starts in January.