Georgia Recorder

The Georgia Recorder is a nonprofit news organization that operates independently, dedicated to linking public policy with the real-life stories of individuals and communities impacted by those policies. Based just a short distance from the Georgia State Capitol, we offer a unique viewpoint on the state’s most pressing issues. While our office is located in downtown Atlanta, our focus extends to every part of Georgia, from the scenic Blue Ridge mountains to the flatlands of Bainbridge. We deliver a consistent blend of thorough articles, blog entries, and social media updates covering the latest news and progressive insights. We do not accept advertisements, impose paywalls, or sell subscriptions; instead, we believe that news is an essential service for the community. We also value government accountability and transparency, which we believe are important to all Georgians. Other news organizations are encouraged to republish our articles and photos, with the only requirement being that we are credited as the source. In recent years, many news outlets in Georgia have downsized their coverage, often leaving them ill-equipped to report on legislative hearings, press conferences, and other important state policy matters. This has resulted in a lack of attention for significant proposals regarding healthcare, education, community development, and other key areas that affect quality of life. The Georgia Recorder seeks to fill this gap. The Recorder is affiliated with States Newsroom, a national nonprofit organization recognized under 501(c)(3), and is funded by a group of donors. Despite this affiliation, we maintain our editorial independence.

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Charges that led to ICE detainment of Georgia Spanish-language journalist are dropped

1 day ago | georgiarecorder.com | Jill Nolin

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder June 26, 2025 Charges against a Spanish-language journalist who was arrested while covering a protest in metro Atlanta earlier this month have been dropped, though he continues to face potential deportation. Mario Guevara, who is originally from El Salvador, was arrested at a June 14 protest held to demonstrate opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Free speech groups call for release of reporter detained by ICE • Georgia Recorder

3 days ago | georgiarecorder.com | Maya Homan

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder June 24, 2025 Several organizations dedicated to preserving free speech and protecting members of the press are calling for the release of a prominent immigration reporter who was detained while covering a protest in Atlanta earlier this month and is now on track to be deported.
Three years after Dobbs, Georgia's abortion law is far from settled • Georgia Recorder

4 days ago | georgiarecorder.com | Maya Homan

Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case enshrining abortion rights across the country, was overturned three years ago today in a case known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, intensifying a yearslong battle over access to reproductive health care in Georgia. The fallout of the Dobbs decision is continuing to cause ripple effects throughout the state, with advocates on both sides gearing up for a fight that will play out — at least in part — at the ballot box in 2026.
Land deal stops mining project near Okefenokee Swamp, though advocates brace for future threats

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Jill Nolin |Maya Homan

An Alabama-based company that was close to receiving the final go-ahead from the state to mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has decided to instead sell the land to a nonprofit focused on conserving at-risk sites. Twin Pines Minerals, which first proposed the controversial mining project in 2019, is in the process of selling about 8,000 acres near the refuge to The Conservation Fund.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee prohibition on gender affirming care for minors

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Sam Stockard |Jill Nolin

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a potential landmark decision, upheld Tennessee’s law prohibiting gender affirming care for minors, saying children who seek the treatment don’t qualify as a protected class. In United States v. Skrmetti, the high court issued a 6-3 ruling Wednesday overturning a lower court’s finding that the restrictions violate the constitutional rights of children seeking puberty blockers and hormones to treat gender dysphoria.
Live election results: Georgia voters cast ballots in low-turnout PSC primaries

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Jill Nolin

Stay tuned as the votes are counted in today’s primary election, which features two districts on the Georgia Public Service Commission. There are two contested races on the ballot this summer. Incumbent GOP Commissioner Tim Echols is fighting off a primary challenge from Lee Muns in District 2, which represents a wide swath of east Georgia.
Measles cases are in 34 states with North Dakota now the focus

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Tim Henderson |Jill Nolin

by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder June 16, 2025 As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original epicenter of West Texas may be subsiding as hesitant residents become more concerned and willing to vaccinate, while North Dakota is a new focus with the highest rate of any state.
Hundreds of CDC workers are reinstated but majority of fired public health staffers left in limbo

2 weeks ago | georgiarecorder.com | Jill Nolin

Fired workers of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and their supporters are pushing for more public health jobs to be restored after a portion of the center’s terminated workforce was reinstated this week. Many of the more than 460 workers reinstated are assigned to the National Center for Environmental Health or the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis Prevention, according to the Associated Press. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.
Charlton County, ICE contract to expand processing center moves forward

2 weeks ago | georgiarecorder.com | Tyler Davis

by Tyler Davis, Georgia Recorder June 11, 2025 Georgia’s Charlton County is set to become home to the largest immigrant detention facility in the United States following an agreement between county officials and the federal Department of Homeland Security. Under a $47 million contract reached Friday by county and federal government officials, the D.
CDC supporters continue to rally for public health months after mass layoffs began • Georgia Recorder

2 weeks ago | georgiarecorder.com | Amber Roldan

Every Tuesday afternoon since mid-February, the busy intersection outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention becomes loud and crowded as allies show their support for the center and its remaining employees. The rallies emerged after the first round of mass layoffs under the Trump administration and its campaign to shrink the size of the federal government, which has led to a large number of fired employees, funding cuts and the elimination of CDC programs.