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‘Sickening Abuse:’ $5,000 Reward For Information About Severely Injured Puppy Thrown from Bridge in Macon

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Some voters in Bibb County were recently required to prove their residency following allegations of false addresses.

Bibb County Voters Must Prove Residency Under New Georgia Law

by Thom ChandlerJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

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Celebratory Gunfire: Not the Bang We Need This Fourth of July

by Thom ChandlerJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

A two-year-old boy from Marietta died Tuesday night after being discovered inside a hot car, according to Cobb Police.

Toddler Dies After Being Found in Hot Car in Marietta: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

A small plane crash in upstate New York claimed the lives of five members of a North Fulton family returning from a baseball tournament.

North Fulton Family of Five Killed in New York Plane Crash

by Thom ChandlerJuly 2, 2024July 2, 2024

A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday establishing a legal standard for presidential immunity could further slow down Georgia’s 2020 presidential election interference case, several legal experts predict.

What Does The Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Mean For Trump’s Fulton County Case?

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJuly 2, 2024July 2, 2024

A former Pennsylvania police officer who joined the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that delayed the certification of the 2020 presidential election results cannot be charged with obstructing an official proceeding unless a lower court finds otherwise, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Breaking Down The Supreme Court Decision on Obstruction and What it Means for Jan. 6 Rioters

by Ashley Murray | States NewsroomJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024

Union County celebrated the grand opening of a new public shooting range, adding to Georgia's network of over 45 public archery and shooting facilities.

New Public Shooting Range Opens in Union County

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024

Vice president of USA Joe Biden

Elected and Party Officials React to Last Night’s Debate and Biden’s Poor Performance

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJune 28, 2024

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump grappled over inflation, illegal immigration, abortion and more during the first debate of this election cycle Thursday night in Atlanta.

Here’s What Happened At The Debate Between Trump and Biden in Atlanta

by Casey Harper | The Center Square and Ireland Owens | The Center SquareJune 28, 2024

Below is the live stream of tonight's historic debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. So, what makes this one "historic?" Here is what's new with tonight's debate:

In The News, Newsflash

WATCH: Trump and Biden Square Off in First Debate in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2024June 28, 2024

Biden and presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump will meet for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election, hosted by CNN, on Thursday night in Atlanta. The highly-anticipated clash between both men – two U.S. presidents, rivals in 2020, who have personally attacked each other for years – and their tight race in Georgia lead some political experts to think the debate could prove decisive in the swing state, a target for both campaigns.

Georgia’s Crucial Role: Could Biden and Trump’s Atlanta Debate Sway The 2024 Election?

by Arjun Singh | The Center SquareJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

In American politics, rhetoric and strategy play pivotal roles in shaping public perception and influencing voter behavior. Former President Donald Trump, known for his unfiltered and often abrasive communication style, has recently made a notable shift in his approach towards President Joe Biden. After months of portraying Biden as incompetent and incapable, Trump began altering his tone just days before their first debate.

Why Did Trump Change His Tone on Biden’s Competence Before Atlanta Debate?

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Fulton County Clerk of Courts and Magistrate Courts Ché Alexander received the undelivered mail in a huge batch marked “return to sender” during the week of June 3 and notified Ossoff, who has been pressuring the U.S. Postal Service for months over delayed mail deliveries across Georgia.

Return To Sender: 1,000 Pieces of Official Court Mail From Fulton County Were Not Delivered

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024

The post Racist slurs and death threats: The dangerous life of a Georgia elections official appeared first on Georgia Recorder.

Racist Slurs and Death Threats: The Dangerous Life of a Georgia Elections Official

by Matt Vasilogambros | StatelineJune 25, 2024

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has confirmed the presence of an invasive mystery snail species in Lake Lanier, urging anglers and boaters to take preventative measures.

Invasive Mystery Snail Detected in Lake Lanier: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024

Person Fishing

Georgians Have Fishing Rights in Navigable Rivers and Streams, But How Should Navigable Be Defined?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

TikTok and its parent company argued Thursday in a federal court in the District of Columbia that the recently enacted law forcing a nationwide ban or sale of the popular platform violates the First Amendment.

Freedom of Speech or National Security?: TikTok Takes Congress to Court

by Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024