2022

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2022 Elections October 25, 2022

Redistricting error creating confusion in Post 4 Cobb school board race

By Rebecca Gaunt Voters said they were frustrated at the polls this week when they tried to vote for the Post 4 Cobb school board race between Republican incumbent David…

Holidays October 25, 2022

The creepy clown originated in the crass and bawdy circus clowns of the 19th century

by Madeline Steiner, University of South Carolina [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The scary clown has become a horror staple. Featuring Art the Clown as…

Stacey Abrams at an Atlanta restaurant kicking off of her statewide bus tour on the second day of early voting. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder

2022 Elections October 25, 2022

Abrams rejects GOP claim that Georgia’s record early voting means new election rules don’t suppress votes

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 24, 2022 Georgia’s record-breaking midterm turnout is encouraging, but should not be seen as…

2022 Elections October 25, 2022

The midterms will see a number of nonreligious candidates – but why is it so hard for atheists to get voted into Congress?

by Phil Zuckerman, Pitzer College [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The midterm elections are likely to return to Congress elected representatives who hold a range…

Monica Simpson is the executive director of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, which is the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit that argues Georgia’s abortion law violates the state’s constitutional right to privacy. “It’s been a long fight, but we are committed to this fight,” she said Monday evening outside the Fulton County courthouse. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder

Law October 25, 2022

Georgia’s right to privacy law argued as state’s defense of 2019 anti-abortion law reaches Fulton courtroom

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 25, 2022 A Fulton County judge began to hear arguments Monday on the constitutionality…

2022 Elections October 25, 2022

Cobb school board candidate Pozniak denies Rep. Ehrhart’s claim about school property tax

By Rebecca Gaunt Post 4 school board candidate Catherine Pozniak has responded to state Rep. Ginny Ehrhart’s (R-west Cobb) demand that Solicitor General Barry Morgan prosecute her for fraudulently claiming…

Climate and Weather October 25, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast Tuesday Oct 25: sunny during the day, possible thunderstorms in the evening

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies during the day here in Cobb County on Tuesday, October 25, with a high near 76 degrees. But showers and thunderstorms are forecast…

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Smyrna October 24, 2022

Smyrna City Council members talk redistricting, ordinances, safety at joint town hall

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council Wards 1, 2, and 3 held a joint town hall last Tuesday evening at City Hall. Councilmembers Glenn Pickens, Latonia Hines, and Travis Lindley,…

Transportation October 24, 2022

Cobb commuters who use I-285 near Georgia 400: “expect major disruptions”

As the Georgia Department of Transportation continues with the project at I-285 and Georgia 400, the disruption to Cobb commuters who use that route will be substantial. In its weekly…

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From the Editor October 24, 2022

The Cobb County Courier is launching a twice-per-week streaming video show

The Cobb County Courier is launching a twice-per-week streaming video show. I’ve tentatively scheduled the half-hour show for Thursday at 7 a.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. I have it…

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2022

Redistricting error creating confusion in Post 4 Cobb school board race

The creepy clown originated in the crass and bawdy circus clowns of the 19th century

Abrams rejects GOP claim that Georgia’s record early voting means new election rules don’t suppress votes

The midterms will see a number of nonreligious candidates – but why is it so hard for atheists to get voted into Congress?

Georgia’s right to privacy law argued as state’s defense of 2019 anti-abortion law reaches Fulton courtroom

Cobb school board candidate Pozniak denies Rep. Ehrhart’s claim about school property tax

Cobb County weather forecast Tuesday Oct 25: sunny during the day, possible thunderstorms in the evening

Smyrna City Council members talk redistricting, ordinances, safety at joint town hall

Cobb commuters who use I-285 near Georgia 400: “expect major disruptions”

The Cobb County Courier is launching a twice-per-week streaming video show