Georgia law grants paid parental leave to state, public school employees
State employees, including public school teachers, receive 120 hours of paid parental leave.
State employees, including public school teachers, receive 120 hours of paid parental leave.
Biden nullifies rule that made it easier to classify gig workers as contractors
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
Models predict steep drop in COVID-19 cases in US by July, if vaccinations keep pace
As the US COVID-19 vaccine roll-out slows, the Biden administration is focusing on a new goal: getting at least 70% of American adults at least one shot by July Fourth.
As the US COVID-19 vaccine roll-out slows, the Biden administration is focusing on a new goal: getting at least 70% of American adults at least one shot by July Fourth.
Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
'Heart' of Duluth High, beloved Gwinnett County teacher dies
Duluth High School students and staff remember social studies teacher Geri Flanary as the "heart" of the school.
Duluth High School students and staff remember social studies teacher Geri Flanary as the "heart" of the school.
Gov. Kemp signs teacher pipeline bill into law
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
Derek Chauvin moves to have guilty verdicts thrown out, asks for new trial
Derek Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion asking the court to throw out his guilty verdicts and schedule a new trial Tuesday.
Derek Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion asking the court to throw out his guilty verdicts and schedule a new trial Tuesday.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Bidens, Carters pose for a photo during visit to Plains
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden took a historic photo when they paid a visit to Plains, Georgia, and the residence of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden took a historic photo when they paid a visit to Plains, Georgia, and the residence of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
Georgia's anti-street racing law increases penalties for offenders
Under the new law, anyone convicted of "reckless stunt driving" will have their driver's license suspended and be subject to fines and jail time.
Under the new law, anyone convicted of "reckless stunt driving" will have their driver's license suspended and be subject to fines and jail time.
American Rescue Plan could make 2021 tax bill $0 for those making less than $75K, congressional committee says
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
Atlanta mayor to address public safety during press conference
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will hold a press conference addressing public safety on Tuesday morning, the city announced.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will hold a press conference addressing public safety on Tuesday morning, the city announced.
LA County says Vanessa Bryant lacks basis to sue deputies over deadly helicopter crash photos
Los Angeles County attorneys say Vanessa Bryant has no legal basis to sue four sheriff's deputies who allegedly shared unauthorized photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, according to court papers obtained Monday.
Los Angeles County attorneys say Vanessa Bryant has no legal basis to sue four sheriff's deputies who allegedly shared unauthorized photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, according to court papers obtained Monday.
Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Gaetz joins Greene in announcing 'America First' tour amid congressman's sex trafficking scandal
Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are teaming up for a joint rally tour across America this summer.
Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are teaming up for a joint rally tour across America this summer.
‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.