Articles by Lauren Leathers

Karin Sandiford (photo courtesy of the Sandiford campaign)

2018 elections August 21, 2018

Karin Sandiford supports Medicaid expansion, gun reform

Karín Sandiford has four reasons to run for House District 46: Her four children. The Brazil-born transplant immigrated to America at age 11, and family and politics are the core…

Caroline Holko (photo by Richard Skoonberg)

2018 elections, Cobb County board of commissioners July 20, 2018

Caroline Holko focuses on diversity, services, and transit

Caroline Holko has a deep love of libraries, family, and community. The New Orleans- born transplant’s values are rooted deep in her politics through a passion for diversity, services, transit….

Bob Weatherford and Keli Gambrill at Sierra Club forum (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

2018 elections July 15, 2018

Bob Weatherford: “I haven’t done anything that I would do differently”

Bob Weatherford has no regrets. “I’ve got four years and I’ve got a record,” Weatherford said. “I haven’t done anything that I would do differently.” Weatherford says he plans to…

Keli Gambrill, candidate for Cobb County Commission District 1 (photo by Andrew Edwards Photography, courtesy of the Gambrill campaign)

2018 elections June 22, 2018

Keli Gambrill — challenger for District 1 commissioner

Who is Keli Gambrill? Keli Gambrill found her inspiration to run for District 1 commissioner from first-hand experience with zoning issues. The Michigan-born transplant moved to Cobb County in 2003,…

Elections January 5, 2018

Cobb County Democrat Kyle Rinaudo announces candidacy for Georgia House District 35

Kyle Rinaudo, 21, an Acworth resident, announced his candidacy to represent Georgia House District 35 on Tuesday, and if elected would become Georgia’s youngest State Representative and the first Democrat…

Art and Culture December 20, 2017

Homegrown color and creativity: 3 Cobb County artists

Whether you’re seeking funk-filled canvases coated with abstract visuals or paintings of charming critters that will make you “aww” out loud, Cobb County is filled with passionate artists with a…

Art and Culture October 27, 2017

Welcome autumn weather at Marietta Square’s final art walk of the year

An array of artists will fill the streets of Marietta Square with an evening of thought-provoking art, musical entertainment and craft merchants on a free, a self-guided tour showcasing local…

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