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Georgia Recorder
- Two Georgia state House races take shape
The ballots are now set for two special legislative races in Georgia and the candidates are still lining up for a third contest set for March 10. Since the 2026 legislative session is already underway, the winners may not be seated in time to cast any votes under the Gold Dome this year unless they
- Shooting death of U.S. citizen in Minnesota echoes under Georgia’s Gold Dome
Immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota – and particularly the shooting death of a U.S. citizen by federal officers – shaped much of the conversation in Georgia’s Capitol this week. Alex Pretti’s death inspired widespread protests over federal immigration policy, and discontent was exacerbated by statements from Trump administration officials painting the 37-year-old nurse as the
- DOJ releases 3 million pages of Epstein files, taking in 180,000 images and 2,000 videos
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents Friday related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The release, which in the 3 million pages includes more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, comes more than 40 days after the agency was legally required to release the full set of
- Trump to nominate former Fed governor to replace Powell as chair
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s new Federal Reserve chair pick likely faces headwinds in the U.S. Senate, as a key lawmaker opposes the administration’s ongoing criminal probe of current Fed leader Jerome Powell. Trump announced early Friday he’s tapped Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank after Powell’s term ends in May. Warsh sat on
- Start your engines: Trump greenlights IndyCar race around D.C. monuments
The nation’s capital will host an autorace through its streets this summer, President Donald Trump said Friday. The IndyCar race, which Trump compared to the Indianapolis 500, will take place Aug. 23, with preliminary events such as practice sessions occurring for two days before, Trump said during an Oval Office announcement. It will be free
Atlanta Voice
- AUC Students March to the Capitol in nonviolent protests to ICE policies
Students from Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Morehouse College, and Spelman College marched from the Atlanta University Center to the Georgia State Capitol to protest immigration policies, state-sanctioned violence, and policies that harm the Black community. The post AUC Students March to the Capitol in nonviolent protests to ICE policies appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
- Atlanta United preseason opener might be a sign of things to come
Atlanta United began their 2026 preseason with a 4-0 victory over Lexington SC, with manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino praising the team's performance and the individual play of several players. The post Atlanta United preseason opener might be a sign of things to come appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
- The Silent Killer of Black Maternal Health
Obria Smith, a 31-year-old Atlanta native, tragically passed away from complications of eclampsia, a condition that disproportionately affects African American women and is running rampant in the US, with cases of pre-eclampsia rising 25% between 1987 and 2004. The post The Silent Killer of Black Maternal Health appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
- 5 Tips for Metro Atlanta ‘Solopreneurs’ to Grow Their Businesses in 2026
Solopreneurs can take their businesses to the next level by identifying a business opportunity, making a business plan, maximizing savings, developing a marketing strategy, and planning for growth and operations. The post 5 Tips for Metro Atlanta ‘Solopreneurs’ to Grow Their Businesses in 2026 appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
- ‘Know the law, own your power’: Atlanta town hall focuses on voting rights and civic action
The Links, Incorporated hosted a town hall to examine the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais on minority political power, and to encourage students to view civic participation as ongoing work. The post ‘Know the law, own your power’: Atlanta town hall focuses on voting rights and civic action appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.