Scoop: ACA premium prices insuring 900K Georgians to shoot up — again #gapol
Georgia Recorder@georgiarecorder.com · 3d agoThe Affordable Care Act health insurance program that covers 900,000 Georgians is on track to see price hikes of as much as 20% or more when open enrollment begins this fall for 2027 coverage. #gapol New from freelance healthcare reporter Ariel Hart.
Trump's DOJ is signaling that it will no longer enforce one of the most basic disability rights recognized by the Supreme Court in a landmark 1999 case out of Georgia: the right to live in the community rather than be unnecessarily institutionalized. Crucial reporting from @georgiarecorder.com:
After years of federal oversight, Georgia’s disability care system faces a new test • Georgia Recorder
The Justice Department has signaled that the federal government no longer plans to enforce a landmark court ruling that has shaped Georgia's mental health and disability care system for nearly two dec...
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Georgia Congressman-elect Everton Blair, former chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Education, is the first Black openly gay man elected from the South to Congress. He will finish out the late Congressman David Scott's term representing the 13th CD but is not on the ballot in November.
Georgia Recorder@georgiarecorder.com · last wk.Blair wins race to finish late Georgia congressman’s term and makes history in the process, reports @alander.bsky.social. #gapol
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A federal order signals the government may no longer enforce in-home care for people with disabilities. A look at what this means for Georgians: ⭐ What Georgia's commissioner says ⭐ Upcoming report on disability care ⭐ Why November governor race matters MORE: georgiarecorder.com/2026/08/24/a...
After years of federal oversight, Georgia’s disability care system faces a new test • Georgia Recorder
The Justice Department has signaled that the federal government no longer plans to enforce a landmark court ruling that has shaped Georgia's mental health and disability care system for nearly two dec...
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NEW: Patient advocates reacted with alarm this week at the suggestion by the administration of Gov. Brian Kemp that it could end Georgia Pathways to Coverage, his signature Medicaid program that gives health coverage to about 18,500 poor Georgians. #gapol georgiarecorder.com/2026/08/20/w...
Would Gov. Brian Kemp really shut down his Pathways Medicaid program? • Georgia Recorder
Patient advocates reacted with alarm this week at the suggestion by the administration of Gov. Brian Kemp that it could end Georgia Pathways to Coverage, his signature Medicaid program that gives heal...
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NEW: Okefenokee Swamp clinches World Heritage status, officially joining ranks of top natural wonders Story by @journalistross.bsky.social.
Okefenokee Swamp clinches World Heritage status, officially joining ranks of top natural wonders • Georgia Recorder
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is now a World Heritage site. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s World Heritage committee approved the addition around midn...
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Georgia is building its first state psychiatric hospital since Olmstead v. L.C. — a milestone SCOTUS case for disability rights. Why does it matter? Advocates warn against a potential return to the state institutionalization of mentally ill and disabled people. georgiarecorder.com/2026/07/20/g...
Georgia is building first state psychiatric hospital since landmark disability case • Georgia Recorder
After spending 16 years moving away from a psychiatric care system centered on institutionalization, state officials are preparing to build Georgia’s largest state hospital in decades.
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After spending 16 years moving away from a psychiatric care system centered on institutionalization, state officials are preparing to build Georgia’s largest state hospital in decades. New from @elliefivas.bsky.social.
Georgia is building first state psychiatric hospital since landmark disability case • Georgia Recorder
After spending 16 years moving away from a psychiatric care system centered on institutionalization, state officials are preparing to build Georgia’s largest state hospital in decades.
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By me for @georgiarecorder.com After years of heavy new spending, Georgia school districts are beginning to tighten their belts. #gapol #gaedu georgiarecorder.com/2026/07/13/f...
For Georgia school districts, the financial party is over after years of flush spending • Georgia Recorder
After years of spending rapidly increasing revenues on new programs and pay increases, many of Georgia’s school districts are beginning to tighten their belts. Most of the state’s 180 traditional K-12...
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The U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on how much political parties can spend on candidates Tuesday, likely increasing the flow of cash into federal races. New from @journalistross.bsky.social #gapol
Supreme Court eases spending rules in win for GOP as U.S. Senate battles brew • Georgia Recorder
Republicans celebrated the decision as a victory heading into November’s pivotal midterm elections, when Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is attempting to hold onto his seat against Republican Congress...
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NEW from me: georgiarecorder.com/2026/06/18/d... A small town in Georgia has successfully fought off the federal government from converting an empty warehouse into a 10,000-bed immigration detention facility. Multiple sources from DHS confirmed to city leaders that the project has been abandoned.
DHS appears to axe plan to construct immigration detention megacenter in small Georgia town • Georgia Recorder
After months of tension between the city of Social Circle and the federal government, the city announced in a press release Thursday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will abandon its plan...
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New from me: Georgia Republicans abruptly changed course on redistricting Wednesday, retreating from their plans to redraw congressional and state district lines for 2028 less than an hour before lawmakers gaveled in for the special session. #gapol georgiarecorder.com/2026/06/17/g...
Georgia Republican lawmakers drop plans to redistrict, citing pending legal cases • Georgia Recorder
Georgia Republicans abruptly changed course on redistricting Wednesday, retreating from their plans to redraw congressional and state district lines for the 2028 election less than an hour before lawm...
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Jackson defeats Trump-backed Jones to win GOP race for Georgia governor after costly primary battle, reports @alander.bsky.social #gapol
Jackson defeats Trump-backed Jones to win GOP race for Georgia governor after costly primary battle • Georgia Recorder
An expensive slugfest between two Republican candidates for governor fighting for the party’s nomination came to an end Tuesday night. The Associated Press called the race for wealthy businessman Rick...
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Georgia Republicans have chosen Congressman Mike Collins to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, reports @journalistross.bsky.social #gapol
Collins wins fight to face Ossoff in November • Georgia Recorder
Georgia Republicans have chosen Congressman Mike Collins to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
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Polls are open in Georgia 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for several statewide primary runoff elections for both Republicans and Democrats. If you have not made a decision yet, check out the @georgiarecorder.com voter guide below. georgiarecorder.com/voter-guides...
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In January, the Georgia Legislature is likely to welcome its first openly transgender, nonbinary and Japanese-American lawmaker, and all these firsts could be courtesy of one person. Story by @journalistross.bsky.social #gapol
Georgia could elect first openly transgender, nonbinary lawmaker • Georgia Recorder
In January, the Georgia Legislature is likely to welcome its first openly transgender, nonbinary and Japanese-American lawmaker, and all these firsts could be courtesy of one person. Bentley Hudgins, ...
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We asked candidates in statewide races that have gone to a runoff to respond to a few key questions and to make the case for why they think they are the best candidate. Here's what they said. #gapol
Voter Guide: Voter Guide: 2026 runoffs • Georgia
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"We are still going to vote Democrat for the Public Service Commission, [and] most likely Republican for everything else," Nancy Lubeck said. "We just feel that all those people need to be changed out and need to be led by another party, so maybe they'll do something different to help us."
Georgia Recorder@georgiarecorder.com · 3mo agoThe race for two Georgia Public Service Commission seats this November is becoming a test on whether pocketbook issues and concerns about unchecked data center growth can overcome traditional party lines. Story by @alander.bsky.social #gapol
Georgia’s State Election Board has advanced a resolution seeking to implement hand-marked paper ballots ahead of the November 2026 general election, contradicting guidelines from the secretary of state’s office directing counties to continue using Georgia’s current voting machines.
SEB passes resolution allowing switch to hand-marked ballots • Georgia Recorder
The resolution, which is not binding, was introduced by newly-appointed Vice Chair Janelle King and passed in a 3-1 vote Thursday.
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New from @alander.bsky.social: Georgia Public Service Commission race will be settled by June runoff #gapol
Georgia Public Service Commission race will be settled by June runoff • Georgia Recorder
The District 5 Republican primary is heading into a runoff, but voters will likely see a rematch of last year’s District 3 race.
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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms sweeps to the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor without a runoff #gapol (Thanks to @georgiarecorder.com for letting me chip in.) georgiarecorder.com/2026/05/19/f...
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic nomination for Georgia governor • Georgia Recorder
Georgia Democrats had seven candidates to choose from for their nomination for governor, but they knew who they wanted – former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Bottoms won a majority in the Democr...
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No Georgia official is more directly tied to affordability than the state’s commissioner of insurance. And that job is on the ballot this year, starting with Tuesday’s primary.
Democratic challengers say Georgia commissioner should do more to hold insurers accountable • Georgia Recorder
The commissioner’s main job is to make sure Georgia insurance companies don’t charge policyholders too much for their coverage like health and auto policies. And that after the consumer pays their pre...
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Georgia lawmakers will reconvene in June for a special session to redraw the state's political maps, Gov. Kemp announced Wednesday. Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social
Kemp calls June special session over redistricting, ballot QR codes • Georgia Recorder
The governor's decision comes in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened key protections under the Voting Rights Act.
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If how someone answers the question “Was the 2020 election stolen?” is important to you, check out our voter guides for both the Republican and Democratic primaries in the race to be Georgia’s next Secretary of State. Up first, the Republican candidates: georgiarecorder.com/2026/05/05/v...
Voter guide: Republican candidates for Georgia Secretary of State • Georgia Recorder
The race to become Georgia’s next top election official is well underway, with nine candidates vying for the role of secretary of state. On the Republican side, five candidates are competing in a race...
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Current and former federal and state officials joined the late Congressman David Scott’s family for a memorial service at the Georgia State Capitol, where he was lying in repose Friday. Story and photos by @alander.bsky.social
Late Congressman David Scott honored at Georgia’s Capitol • Georgia Recorder
Speakers celebrated his long life of public service, highlighting his role as the first African American to chair the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.
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This week's roundup of #gapol news: Georgia Dems push for ‘28 national convention, Ossoff tries to tamp down presidential talk and more Written by @journalistross.bsky.social + @jillnolin.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social
Georgia Dems push for ‘28 national convention, Ossoff tries to tamp down presidential talk and more • Georgia Recorder
We’ve got the latest on Atlanta’s effort to woo the 2028 Democratic National Convention, and a new week has brought a new wave of endorsements. Plus, try to guess which prominent Georgia figure is rul...
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Georgia Congressman David Scott’s death has upended next month’s primary election, when the longtime Democratic lawmaker had planned to defend the metro Atlanta seat against a crowded field of intraparty challengers. Story by @alander.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social #gapol
Scott’s rivals take a break from politics after the longtime congressman’s death upends the election • Georgia Recorder
A crowded field of opponents who called for new leadership in the 13th Congressional District offered their condolences to David Scott's family.
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Fuller wins runoff to represent northwest Georgia in Congress but Democrats chalk up gains, reports @journalistross.bsky.social and @alander.bsky.social #gapol
Fuller wins runoff to represent northwest Georgia in Congress but Democrats chalk up gains • Georgia Recorder
Clay Fuller, a Trump-endorsed Republican, is heading to Washington to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene after winning a runoff election Tuesday against Democrat Shawn Harris.
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A plan to strengthen health access in rural and underserved communities in Georgia through community health workers is on life support in the Georgia Legislature.
Bill creating standards for community health workers in Georgia has stalled • Georgia Recorder
A plan to strengthen health access in rural and underserved communities in Georgia through community health workers is on life support in the Georgia Legislature. The legislation, House Bill 291, has ...
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