Efforts to help Georgia’s homeless population advanced by local governments, volunteers
An audit revealed that a statewide council may be necessary to provide a coordinated response to the 4.4% growth in Georgia’s homeless population from 2020. J.D. Pooley/Getty Images Thousands gather each year in Georgia and nationwide during the last 10 days of January to conduct the annual homelessness census that guides legislative, funding and support…
Willis stays on Georgia 2020 election case. But can she get it back on track for fall trial?
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks from a witness stand in front of Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee during a hearing in February. McAfee ruled Friday that the codefendants in the election interference case did not prove a conflict of interest, but he concluded there was a “significant appearance of impropriety.” Alyssa Pointer-Pool/Getty…
Special prosecutor has resigned, allowing DA Willis to continue leading election interference case
Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade (right) has resigned from the Fulton County election interference case “in the interest of democracy.” Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder This story was updated at 4:55 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024. A Fulton County judge ruled Friday that District Attorney Fani Willis and her whole office can either step aside from the 2020…
Georgia Senate OKs bill to loosen limits on health care facilities, but talks ongoing
Sen. Bill Cowsert, an Athens Republican, urged lawmakers to vote for a healthcare proposal even though they may not like everything about it. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder A proposal to loosen up Georgia’s health care business regulations cleared the Senate Thursday with some bipartisan support, but Democrats say they will withhold support next time unless the…
School voucher bill emerges from Georgia House with more momentum than in past years
The state House approved a $6,500 school voucher bill, teeing up a Senate vote. Getty Images A school voucher bill with the backing of powerful Republican leaders passed the House 91-82 Thursday and could be headed to the Senate for a final vote. The main part of the bill would allow parents of children in…
Schumer levels heavy criticism at Israel on U.S. Senate floor, calls for elections there
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, on Thursday, March 14, 2024, criticized Israeli leadership in a speech on the Senate floor. In this photo, Schumer speaks with reporters inside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged an overhaul of both…