Georgia delegation drawing attention from national Democratic leaders at DNC
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., addresses Georgia Democrats during a breakfast Tuesday morning at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder) CHICAGO – Georgia Democrats continued to feel the love from big names in blue politics across the country Tuesday during the second day of the Democratic National Convention. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
Warnock tells Democratic National Convention that election is choice between promise, peril
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) addresses the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) CHICAGO — Georgia U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock called for unity Monday night in rallying around Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, during a primetime slot shortly before President…
Georgia Election Board’s right-wing OKs rule to give local officials power to delay certification
Former President Donald Trump praised conservative board members Janice Johnston, middle, and Rick Jeffares, right. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder The Georgia State Election Board Monday finalized a rule Monday that gives local officials more power to dispute certifying election results by adopting a new ballot counting policy that critics contend could disrupt the presidential election in…
With Georgia back in play, Dems hope convention builds momentum for Harris-Walz ticket
The stage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL on Thursday August 15, 2024. Photographer: Christopher Dilts / Democratic National Convention The Democratic Party is set to gavel in its national convention Monday in Chicago, and the Peach State will have a big presence. Georgia will provide 108 pledged delegates and another 15 automatic…
State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a private contractor working for a public entity is still subject to the state Open Records Act and can be sent requests for public records they may possess. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from…
Georgia Dems press governor to participate for federal 2025 summer feeding program
A growing number of states across the country are enacting universal school meal laws to bolster child food security and academic equity. Danielle P. Richards/New Jersey Monitor Georgia Democrats are urging Gov. Brian Kemp to sign the state up to participate in a federal program they say could help feed over 1 million students next…