Crush of Georgia environmentalists line up behind EPA greenhouse gas regulations opposed by carbon polluters
Representatives of Georgia nonprofit environmental groups were among those holding signs on Tuesday proclaiming “Cut Climate Pollution” in front of the Environmental Protection Agency’s headquarters in Washington D.C. The EPA received one million public comments on a rule designed to slash greenhouse gas emissions from fossil-fueled power plants. Photo courtesy of Climate Action Campaign The…
State auditor finds Georgia’s education programs for gifted students need improvement
The state auditor’s office is calling for changes to Georgia’s gifted education program. Getty Images Georgia’s program for gifted students has problems with too-large class sizes, teacher training and student selection, a new report from the state auditor’s office finds. In the 2020-2021 school year, about 199,000 Georgia students were designated as gifted, representing about…
Fulton indictment in 2020 Georgia election probe could increase polarization going into 2024
Security has been increased around the downtown Atlanta courthouse in anticipation of likely indictments stemming from an investigation into 2020 election interference in Georgia. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Georgia’s capital city is poised to once again be a major player in Donald Trump’s political aspirations with likely criminal indictments looming in the coming days related to…
This American Idol novelty singer was present for major civil rights events
Singer and Civil Rights activist “General” Larry Platt shares photos and stories next to a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Georgia Capitol. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder https://georgiarecorder.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ffinalplatt_mixdown.mp3Nearly thirteen years ago, Larry Platt, dubbed the “General,” shook up the TV world, becoming an “American Idol” sensation at 64 years old with his song “Pants…
Ohio voters are deciding if it’s too easy to pass ballot measures. Other states are watching.
David Leist of Columbus (left), a field organizer for Ohio Citizen Action, hands registered voter Richard Hall a flyer with information while canvassing against Ohio Issue 1 which if passed at the Aug. 8 special election would require a 60% vote to pass future citizen-initiated amendments, including the Reproductive Freedom Amendment, which will be on…
Georgia DAs challenge new law allowing state oversight of their prosecution choices
A controversial bill passed by Georgia Republican lawmakers in March creates a district attorneys oversight commission that will discipline local prosecutors accused of misconduct. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Four Georgia district attorneys filed a lawsuit this week to stop the creation of a new disciplinary committee that has the power to remove county prosecutors from public…