Georgia Recorder
Coverage of Georgia Recorder in the Nexus archive.
- Late Georgia congressman’s daughter among those competing to finish his term
Marcye Scott, daughter of deceased Congressman David Scott, is a candidate in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election to complete his term. The election includes three Democrats and two Republicans, with one disqualified candidate still listed on the ballot. The winner will serve until January.
- More than half of Georgia teachers now use artificial intelligence to prepare for class
A report found 59% of Georgia teachers use artificial intelligence for teaching tasks, with most citing improved lessons and time savings. Concerns remain about AI's impact on student critical thinking and over-reliance on technology.
- Georgia voters head back to the polls Tuesday to finish picking primary election winners
Georgia voters are participating in a runoff election to finalize primary winners for the November general election. Key races include the U.S. Senate and gubernatorial contests, with candidates such as Mike Collins, Derek Dooley, Rick Jackson, and Burt Jones competing for their parties' nominations.
- Gov. Brian Kemp adds local tax referendums, appointments to special session
Gov. Brian Kemp added three new tasks to a June 17 special legislative session, including confirming his recent appointments, approving a gas tax suspension, and allowing local property tax referendums on the November ballot via Senate Bill 33. The bill shifts revenue from a general sales tax to a homestead-focused tax to provide property tax relief for primary homes.