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Smith defends his Trump investigations at a House hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations of President Donald Trump at a congressional hearing Thursday in which...

NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challengeraccident gathered back at the launch site Thursday to mark...

Delta encourages customers to adjust travel for winter storm

Weather forecasts predict impactful winter weather, including freezing rain, sleet, and ice accumulation across Texas, the Southeast, including Delta’s Atlanta hub, and into the...

Fate of ballot QR codes in Georgia unclear as deadline for their removal looms

(Georgia Recorder) — Election season in Georgia is here, with statewide primary elections less than four months away and the campaigning for those contests...

Agency responsible for child welfare services in Georgia is on track for $48M budget...

(Georgia Recorder) — The head of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services faced questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the agency’s multi-million dollar deficit. As...

State economist says slow wage growth, higher inflation likely to continue

(Georgia Recorder) - Georgia’s economy is showing signs of strength, but persistent inflation and slow job and wage growth have left consumers feeling sour...

Trump announces ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland, relents on 8-nation tariffs

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump announced in a social media post Wednesday that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte brokered a...

Gov. Kemp tells Georgians to secure food and gas before forecasted winter storm

Gov. Brian Kemp is warning Georgians to prepare for a significant winter storm this weekend. "Take this time to secure food, fill up on gas,...

Outrage over surge of data centers in Georgia inspires wave of bipartisan bills

(Georgia Recorder) - A surge in data center development has turned Georgia into a national hotspot while raising fresh concerns about the state’s energy...

Georgia AG race: Brian Strickland says law-and-order focus, consumer protection drive his campaign

ATLANTA, Ga. — Republican state Sen. Brian Strickland says his legal background, years chairing the Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee, and a hands-on approach to...

Trump threats against Greenland, UK, Norway escalate in advance of major economic forum

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s pledges to provoke a sweeping tariff fightwith Europe to get his way in taking control of...

New report outlines role of Medicaid in Georgia

(GPB News) - Georgia Health Initiative’s research focuses on helping a variety of people, nonprofit organizations and community stakeholders better understand the role Medicaid...