Federal judge rules against extending Georgia voter registration …
Oct 10, 2024 · A federal judge has rejected an attempt by voting rights groups in Georgia to extend the state’s deadline to register to vote because of Hurricane Helene. Judge Eleanor L. Ross with the Atlanta-based Northern District of Georgia ruled from the bench Thursday afternoon after concluding that the groups were unable to muster enough compelling evidence […]
Federal judge to consider more evidence whether to extend …
A federal judge has denied a request for the court to immediately intervene and extend Georgia’s deadline to register to vote after Hurricane Helene devastated a wide swath of the state. But Judge Eleanor L. Ross with the Atlanta-based Northern District of Georgia left the door open for a trio of voting rights groups to […]
Georgia Senate clears bill to legalize sports betting with ...
Feb 2, 2024 · On Thursday, the Georgia Senate passed a bill which lays the groundwork for the legalization of sports betting in the state after a constitutional amendment that would give Georgia voters the final say was added at the last minute.
Federal judge approves Georgia’s new congressional and …
Dec 28, 2023 · U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones approved Georgia’s new congressional and legislative voting districts drawn by the state legislature. Jones found Thursday that all three maps added majority-Black opportunity districts in the areas he identified in October, when he found that the maps drawn by the Legislature in 2021 diluted Black voting power.
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5 days ago · BY Ashley Murray and Jacob Fischler - November 5, 2024. Former President Donald Trump on the cusp of a second term after victories in swing states. BY Ashley Murray, Jacob Fischler and Ariana Figueroa - November 5, 2024. Live coverage: Georgians head to the polls for last day of voting in 2024 presidential election.
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Sep 30, 2024 · BY: Jill Nolin - September 25, 2024. A hurricane warning has been issued as far inland as Macon as Hurricane Helene threatens the entire state of Georgia, prompting Gov. Brian Kemp to issue a state of emergency for all 159 counties. The rest of Georgia is under a tropical storm warning, with areas of north Georgia facing a high risk of flooding.
Georgia Supreme Court rejects appeal by independents West, De …
Sep 26, 2024 · This story was updated at 1:25 p.m. on Sept. 26 to add comment from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office. The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled against bids by two independent presidential candidates to count on ballots for the state’s November election.
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Nov 19, 2023 · John McCosh is a seasoned writer and editor with decades of experience in journalism and government public affairs. His skills were forged in Georgia newsrooms, where he was a business and investigative reporter, editor and bureau chief, and expanded his experience during years in nonprofit and corporate communications roles. For more than a decade at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, McCosh ...
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Nov 4, 2024 · BY: Georgia Recorder Staff - November 5, 2024. More than half of active Georgia voters have already cast a ballot, but many more will have their say today on the final day of voting in the Nov. 5 election. As one of seven swing states at play, the nation’s eyes are on the Peach State to see whether Georgians will hand the state’s […]
After court overturns Georgia six-week abortion ban, providers to ...
Sep 30, 2024 · Abortion providers in Georgia say they will expand their services immediately and are preparing for a potential influx of out-of-state patients after a Fulton County judge ruled Monday that Georgia’s six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional under the Georgia Constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert C. I. McBurney’s long-awaited ruling immediately overturned the state’s ...