Local government

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, Local government February 27, 2026

Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

by Lauren Hall, Rochester Institute of Technology; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When it comes to national politics, Americans are fiercely…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government February 26, 2026

Public Invited to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects

The City of Marietta posted its 2028 SPLOST public input meeting schedule on the city website. The meeting will allow public input on the project list that was approved by…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Government & Politics, Local government February 23, 2026

89-townhome development approved on Kennesaw’s Pine Mountain Road

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council approved a rezoning request with conditions for a long-troubled property at 6095 Pine Mountain Rd. last week. The 8.82-acre property is currently zoned for…

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 February 22, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. The work session begins at…

Student Government Association members from Pebblebrook and South Cobb High Schools pose at the Georgia State Capitol with Rep. Terry Cummings and Mableton Mayor Michael Owens during Mableton Student Government Day.

Government & Politics, Local government February 16, 2026

Mableton Student Government Day Connects Teens With State Lawmakers

The City of Mableton submitted the following article about the Mableton Student Government Day at the state Capitol: The gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol served as a classroom…

Government & Politics, Local government February 7, 2026

Feb 11 Mableton City Council agenda includes SPLOST list, CDBG agreement

The agenda for the February 11, 2026 Mableton City Council regular meeting includes consideration of the Proposed 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Project List. The council will…

Government & Politics, Local government February 7, 2026

Mableton work session agenda includes presentation on the proposed SPLOST list

The Mableton City Council work session agenda for Monday February 9 includes a presentation by Community Development Director Michael Hughes outlining the proposed list of projects for the 2028 SPLOST…

Government & Politics, Local government February 6, 2026

Cobb and Marietta water rates increase this month

Marietta Water and the Cobb Water System increased their rates, citing higher wholesale water and wastewater treatment costs and infrastructure pass-through charges from regional providers. According to the City of…

Government & Politics, Local government February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Power announced it will not raise electric rates in 2026, providing continued relief to residential and business customers amid widespread increases by other providers across Georgia. The decision marks…

Government & Politics, Local government February 3, 2026

Alicia Giddens begins new role as Cobb Water System Director

By Mark Woolsey Cobb’s water operations are in new hands. Alicia Giddens began work as Cobb Water System Director Monday, after being appointed to the post last week by the…

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