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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Early voting is underway for Georgia PSC races. Here's what you need to know. • Georgia Recorder

4 days ago | georgiarecorder.com | Amber Roldan

For the first time since 2020, Georgia voters have a chance to decide who will represent them on the Public Service Commission. This delayed election comes after a lawsuit challenged the statewide elections used to elect commissioners, arguing it diluted the voting strength of Black voters. Despite each commissioner hailing from a specific geographic district in Georgia, voters across the state are eligible to vote for each member. This year, District 2 and 3 seats are on the ballot.
Georgia state Rep. Jasmine Clark joins crowded race to challenge longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott

4 days ago | georgiarecorder.com | Amber Roldan

by Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder June 2, 2025 Democratic state Rep. Jasmine Clark has entered the race for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to challenge U.S. Rep. David Scott, the longtime Democratic incumbent who has said he is seeking reelection. Clark’s announcement Monday comes at a time when Scott, who received treatment for back problems in November, faces questions about his health.
Labor Department to shutter two Georgia Job Corps Centers • Georgia Recorder

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Maya Homan

Job Corps centers in Albany and Brunswick are set to shut their doors by June 30 after the U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to suspend operations at nearly 100 locations nationwide. The Job Corps program dates back to 1964 and was created as part of President Lyndon B.
Medical cannabis access, ‘fair’ tax policies and more on deck as study committee season cranks up

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Maya Homan

School may be out for the summer, but at the state Capitol in Atlanta, lawmakers are gearing up for their own version of summer school. Study committees, which meet outside the regular 40-day legislative session, have already begun gathering information and soliciting expert testimony on topics ranging from chronic student absenteeism to improving tourism.
Dem PSC candidate dealt another setback in quest to stay on ballot • Georgia Recorder

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Ross Williams

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has affirmed a judge’s decision booting a Democratic candidate for the state Public Service Commission from the ballot for the June 17 primary. Raffensperger’s two-page decision released Wednesday agreed with Administrative Court Judge Dominic Capraro’s ruling that Daniel Blackman did not meet the residency qualifications to run in PSC District 3, which includes Clayton, DeKalb, and Fulton counties.
State Supreme Court upholds law requiring Georgians to be 21 to carry handguns

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Ross Williams

The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a state law that bars most people between the ages 18 and 21 from carrying handguns in public without military training Wednesday. The court unanimously backed a lower court in rejecting the challenge from Thomas Stephens, a 20-year-old Georgian seeking to end enforcement of the prohibition.
Governor-appointed GOP labor commissioner officially announces 2026 candidacy • Georgia Recorder

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Ross Williams

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder May 28, 2025 Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes has officially thrown her hat in the ring to run for a full term in office. Holmes, who was previously the CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, was tapped by Gov. Brian Kemp to lead the agency in April after former Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson died in November.
Georgia Secretary of State to rule on Public Service Commission candidate qualification

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Stanley Dunlap

The Georgia Secretary of State’s office will decide on Wednesday whether Public Service Commission candidate Daniel Blackman can remain on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 17. On Tuesday, the first day of early voting in two statewide PSC races, Administrative Court Judge Dominic Capraro ruled in an initial decision that Blackman does not meet the residency requirements to be a candidate for a metro Atlanta Public Service Commission seat.
With PSC hearings pending, critics pan Georgia Power’s plans to increase use of fossil fuels

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Stanley Dunlap

The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to hold a second round of hearings on Georgia Power’s controversial long-range plans. The five-member utility regulator is set to vote July 15 as the state’s largest utility expects to spend billions of dollars to meet skyrocketing energy demands attributed to new electricity-hogging data centers. Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan calls for renewable energy but also more fossil fuels.
Public town halls shut down by confrontation shy members of Georgia congressional delegation

2 weeks ago | georgiarecorder.com | Ross Williams

Congressman Barry Loudermilk recently walked into an International House of Pancakes in Woodstock for a meeting with constituents. Loudermilk was the featured speaker for a weekly breakfast meeting series for local conservatives. But Loudermilk says he has no plans to take part in a traditional town hall meeting with constituents. “We don’t right now,” he said in the IHOP parking lot. “I’m out in the community continuously doing things like this meeting.