Government & Politics

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Government & Politics, Local government June 24, 2026

Cobb Launches Voter Engagement Survey to Improve Election Information and Voter Education

The Cobb County Elections & Registration department has launched a voter engagement survey and is encouraging all Cobb County residents to participate as part of an effort to strengthen voter…

Government & Politics, National Government June 23, 2026

Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate

by Jacob Fischler and Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 22, 2026 Democrats are growing hopeful they can recapture the…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government June 23, 2026

GOP lawmakers save Kemp from rare threat of a veto override

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 22, 2026 Georgia Republicans on Monday blocked a Democratic attempt to push for…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Government & Politics, Local government June 23, 2026

Marietta seeks applicants for Board of Lights and Water board seat

The Marietta City Council is accepting applications to fill the non-resident/business member position on the Marietta Board of Lights and Water Board of Directors, city officials announced. The position will…

Government & Politics, State Government June 22, 2026

Democrats block local tax referendums as Georgia lawmakers clash over affordability

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 20, 2026 House Republicans are attempting to pass a wave of local property…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant

Government & Politics June 22, 2026

Americans keep voting for scandal‑prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every election cycle sees its share of controversial, scandal-plagued candidates running for office. But…

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 June 20, 2026

Mableton Council Agenda Includes FY 2027 Budget and Millage Rate Discussion

The Mableton City Council will meet on Monday, June 22 for a work session, and on Tuesday, June 23 for its regular meeting. Note that the regular meeting has shifted…

Government & Politics, State Government June 19, 2026

Georgia’s primaries and runoffs are over, but one PSC race lingers

by Mary Landers, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 Georgia’s 159 counties are recounting votes cast in the…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting

Government & Politics, Local government June 19, 2026

Mableton Town Hall Draws Debate Over Proposed Police Department

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting Photo: Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson The town hall meeting Monday evening in the auditorium of…

Government & Politics, State Government June 18, 2026

Democrat wins Gwinnett County-based state Senate special election after close call

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2026 Democrats pulled off a win in a special election to fill…

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Government & Politics September 8, 2026