Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state …
WEBJul 27, 2024 — Protesters lodged accusations of open meetings violations at three conservative State Election Board members on July 12. Board member Rick Jeffares, right, responds by threatening to remove people for being disruptive while Janelle King …
Judge rules True the Vote’s 2020 mass voter challenges don’t …
WEBJan 2, 2024 — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a Texas group’s campaign to challenge the eligibility of hundreds of thousands of Georgia voters in the nationally watched U.S. Senate runoffs did not violate the Voting Rights Act. District Court Judge Steve C. Jones concluded that Fair Fight Action did not show that True the Vote’s actions leading […]
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Solar power interests spotlight potential Georgia growth of clean ...
WEBAug 14, 2024 — Several solar industry insiders made a pitch to a Georgia House committee on Wednesday for the economic and environmental benefits of establishing a community solar program that allows Georgia Power customers to purchase electricity from small-scale solar developers.
Bill to regulate hemp products in Georgia awaits governor’s …
WEBApr 23, 2024 — A bill regulating hemp products, licensing and restricting their purchase to customers 21 and older awaits its fate on Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk after state lawmakers successfully passed it during this year’s legislative session.. The bill, related to “The Georgia Hemp Farming Act” and sponsored by Republican Moultrie Sen. Sam Watson, would require testing for all hemp-derived products ...
Abrams concedes as Kemp wins rematch for governor’s mansion
WEBNov 9, 2022 — Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has clinched another term outright and defeated Democrat Stacey Abrams in a nationally watched – and long-anticipated – rematch between the two rivals. Kemp went into Tuesday the favorite to win after consistently leading in the polls. Abrams called Kemp late Tuesday night to concede, and the Associated Press ...
More Georgia locations to offer medical cannabis after state …
WEBNov 15, 2023 — Before joining the Georgia Recorder, Ross Williams covered local and state government for the Marietta Daily Journal. His work earned recognition from the Georgia Associated Press Media Editors and the Georgia Press Association, including beat reporting, business writing and non-deadline reporting.
Georgia Secretary of State says bug in new web voter portal briefly ...
WEBAug 2, 2024 — Before joining the Georgia Recorder, Ross Williams covered local and state government for the Marietta Daily Journal. His work earned recognition from the Georgia Associated Press Media Editors and the Georgia Press Association, including beat reporting, business writing and non-deadline reporting.
Prosecutor oversight bill clears Georgia Senate despite criticism it ...
WEBFeb 7, 2024 — The Georgia Senate approved a version of a bill Tuesday that would enable a new commission to investigate complaints against prosecutors. With a 29-22 vote in favor of Senate Bill 332, the Professional Attorneys Qualifications Commission moves a step closer to begin reviewing allegations of misconduct filed against district attorneys and solicitor generals across the state.
SW Georgia congressional candidate convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol …
WEBJun 10, 2024 — Tensions in Georgia’s GOP primary for the 2 nd congressional district came to a head Sunday at the Atlanta Press Club’s debate, with one candidate abruptly leaving after reading a prepared statement.. Wayne Johnson, a former Trump administration official, and Chuck Hand, who is a construction superintendent who was convicted of a misdemeanor for his involvement in the Jan. 6 riot at the U ...