Local government

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government September 18, 2026

Acworth recognizes United States Air Force Day

During an otherwise short agenda at the Acworth Board of Aldermen regular meeting Thursday, the board issued the following proclamation in honor of United States Air Force Day: A PROCLAMATION…

Government & Politics, Local government September 16, 2026

Acworth Moves Forward With 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update

Acworth city officials are moving forward with an annual update to the Community Work Program and Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan, a state-required process that allows the city…

Government & Politics, Local government September 15, 2026

Jackie McMorris named Cobb Executive Women 2026 Woman of Distinction

Photo above: Dr. Jackie McMorris on her appointment as county manager in 2020 (Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris has been named the 2026…

Government & Politics, Local government September 11, 2026

Mableton appoints Public Safety Director Anthony Kerry Stallings to serve simultaneously as interim police chief

Photo above: Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow On Wednesday evening, Mableton City Council appointed Dr. Anthony Kerry Stallings, who currently serves as Public…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government September 9, 2026

Mableton council agenda includes appointment of interim police chief

The Mableton City Council will meet at 6:30 this evening, Wednesday September 9 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Mableton, GA 30168. A work session will precede the regular…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government August 28, 2026

Marietta’s Community Development Block Grant review available for public viewing

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the draft version of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Program Year 2025 for the city’s Community…

Government & Politics, Local government August 23, 2026

Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin Named 2026 APWA Georgia Elected Official of the Year

According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin has been named the 2026 Elected Official of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the…

Government & Politics, Local government August 22, 2026

Powder Springs seeks public input on railroad crossing study through Aug. 25

Powder Springs residents and businesses have until Tuesday, Aug. 25, to weigh in on a proposal that could reshape three railroad crossings along the Powder Springs-Dallas Road corridor. The city…

One had putting a coin in another hand, with the word "tax" and a percent sign above

Government & Politics, Local government August 22, 2026

Marietta property tax bills to be mailed August 26

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement on its website: The City of Marietta announces that 2026 City of Marietta property tax bills are scheduled to be mailed beginning…

Government & Politics, Local government August 4, 2026

Smyrna Looking for Artist Team to Create Library Mural

By Mark Woolsey Smyrna city officials are looking to burnish the city’s growing reputation as a hub of public art. The chairman of the city council public art committee, council…

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International October 20, 2026

As Politicians Argue About China, US Patients Find Cutting-Edge Treatment There

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 20, 2026 Until recently, a Manhattanite might venture no more than a few dozen blocks…

Health & Wellness October 20, 2026

Democrats Demand Tougher Standards for Companies Running Medicaid Systems

This article by Samantha Liss and Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 20, 2026 A group of Democratic senators is demanding that the federal…

Government & Politics October 20, 2026

With 2 weeks until midterms, analysts say Dems still on track to win US House majority

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 19, 2026 Democrats have used President Donald Trump’s unpopularity to expand the midterm…

Government & Politics October 20, 2026

Jackson will skip this weekend’s Trump rally in Macon

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 19, 2026 Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson will skip President Donald Trump’s…

Government & Politics October 20, 2026

Why the 26 secretary of state races this November matter more than they did before Trump’s drive to assert federal authority over elections

by Thom Reilly, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From Alaska to Florida, there once was an important job in government that most…