2022 Elections

Two women holding up signs opposing Lost Mountain cityhood

2022 Elections April 25, 2022

Lost Mountain cityhood opponents say it’s a “bait and switch”

By Rebecca Gaunt [Editor’s note: After the publication of this article a representative from Protect West Cobb reached out to us with a request to clarify that Protect West Cobb…

The mouth of a ballot box with the text "Insert Ballot Here"

2022 Elections April 24, 2022

Georgia House District 45 special election runoff plus advance voting for primary and nonpartisan general elections begin next week

The Cobb County website posted the following reminders about the upcoming elections in May: Cobb Elections is preparing for a Special Runoff in the House District 45 special election, and…

2022 Elections April 23, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene defiant, forgetful in court challenge to reelection eligibility

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]April 22, 2022 Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene took the stand Friday in an at-times raucous…

Melody Bray against backdrop of sky and buildings

2022 Elections April 22, 2022

Georgia WIN List, Committee for a New Georgia, Georgia Working Families Party endorse Melody Bray for GA Senate District 38

The campaign of Melody Bray announced that three advocacy organizations have endorsed her campaign for Georgia state Senate District 38. Bray is challenging long-time incumbent Senator Horacena Tate in the…

Eric Cunningham in front of red brick building

2022 Elections April 21, 2022

Q & A with Eric Cunningham, Republican candidate for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

By Arielle Robinson Last Wednesday, April 13, the Courier spoke with Eric Cunningham over the phone about his campaign for the state’s 14th Congressional District. Cunningham is one of several…

Former Sen. David Perdue, left, and Gov. Brian Kemp, right, will participate in three debates ahead of the Republican primary for governor on May 24. Both campaigns have attacked each other over the handling of elections, the timing of a gun expansion law, and comments about the performance of law enforcement. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

2022 Elections April 17, 2022

Statewide primary debate face-offs loom, with Kemp v Perdue as main event

By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia RecorderApril 15, 2022 Former Georgia Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue notoriously skipped the debate stage when eventual 2021 runoff winner Democrat Jon Ossoff appeared next to…

Building with stucco finish and arched doorway housing the Cobb elections headquarters

2022 Elections April 17, 2022

Things to know before the May 24 General Primary and Nonpartisan elections in Cobb

The 2022 General Primary and Nonpartisan elections are May 24. Here are a few things to help you prepare. First, make sure you’re registered, and that you are registered using…

2022 Elections April 14, 2022

Lawsuit filed to block Lost Mountain cityhood referendum

By Rebecca Gaunt Questioning the constitutionality of its city charter, West Cobb Advocate filed a lawsuit Wednesday to remove the May 24 referendum for Lost Mountain cityhood from the ballot….

2022 Elections April 11, 2022

Cobb County is hiring poll workers for the May elections

Cobb County seeks poll workers for the upcoming 2022 elections in May. The county website lists the following minimum qualifications for the jobs: A Judicious, Intelligent, and Upright citizen of…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

2022 Elections April 10, 2022

Q & A with James Luttrell, candidate for Cobb County Superior Court judge

By Arielle Robinson Attorney James Luttrell spoke with the Courier over the phone Friday afternoon about his campaign for the open Cobb Superior Court judge seat. Luttrell is one of…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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