Georgia House GOP advances prosecutor oversight bill as Dems complain of political score-settling
Despite being signed into law in 2023, the state Supreme Court declined to review the rules for the new prosecutors oversight investigatory and hearing panels, stalling the commission’s ability to review complaints. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder A new disciplinary board could soon begin investigating complaints against the state’s district attorneys and solicitors general under legislation passed…
Candidates begin qualifying at Georgia Capitol to keep and win jobs from Congress to Legislature
Georgia Democratic Congressmen Hank Johnson and Sanford Bishop fill out qualifying paperwork, while candidates including Congresswomen Lucy McBath and Nikema Williams wait in line behind them. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder The Georgia Capitol was abuzz Monday with lawmakers and hopeful lawmakers lined up to qualify to run for office. All of Georgia’s 14 Congressional representatives, 56…
Georgia House to consider bills to toughen penalties for fentanyl distribution
A Senate Bill named after Henry County deputy Daniel D. Podsiadly, right, would help police offices receive lost wages for serious injuries suffered on the job. Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett, left, is congratulated by Lihontnoia Democratic Sen. Tonya Anderson after the Senate passed the Podsiadly bill on Thursday. Ross Williams/Georgia Record The Georgia House…
Five months late, Congress is poised to pass a huge chunk of federal spending
The U.S. House and Senate are expected to take broadly bipartisan votes to send a massive spending package known as a “minibus” to President Joe Biden ahead of a Friday midnight deadline. (Getty Images Plus) WASHINGTON — Congress is on track to approve a staggering $468 billion in government spending this week, finishing part of…
Fulton judge to rule in two weeks on Fani Willis disqualification motion in 2020 election case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case March 1 in Atlanta. The hearing is to determine whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the case because of a relationship with Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference…
Jill Biden makes pitch for the president’s reelection, highlighting his record on issues important to women
Former Second Lady Jill Biden calls on Georgians to get to the polls and cast their votes. File photo. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Campaign season is officially in full swing in Georgia, where President Joe Biden is expected to pay a visit to the Atlanta area March 9, just over a week after first lady Jill…