Government & Politics

A line drawing of the US Congress building

Government & Politics, National Government June 11, 2026

How money exchanges between House members shape the balance of power in Congress

by Mayank Kejriwal, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Americans think about campaign finance, they usually picture wealthy donors, political action…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics June 10, 2026

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

by Gregory F. Treverton, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of…

A marijuana leave in front of a cluster of plants

Government & Politics, State Government June 9, 2026

High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks

by Amanda Watford, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 9, 2026 When her son was a teenager, Connecticut mom Amy Wadsworth said,…

Government & Politics June 9, 2026

Who is allowed to walk on the beach? It depends on where you live

by Melissa Scanlan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Will Matuska, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Summer is here – the perfect time to…

Government & Politics June 9, 2026

Cobb County Reports Light Turnout During First Days of Early Voting

By Mark Woolsey Only a small number of Cobb voters turned out for the first two days of early voting in the upcoming primary runoff set for June 16. Cobb…

Government & Politics, National Government June 8, 2026

US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 The U.S. Senate rejected the SAVE America Act on Thursday, dealing…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government June 8, 2026

Georgia utility commission races test party loyalty after recent power bill hikes

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 8, 2026 The race for two Georgia Public Service Commission seats this November…

Government & Politics June 8, 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

by Jordan Cash, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More people are talking about the Declaration of Independence now than they likely have…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Government & Politics, National Government June 5, 2026

Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion package…

Government & Politics, State Government June 5, 2026

State Election Board passes resolution allowing counties to switch to hand-marked ballots

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 4, 2026 Georgia’s State Election Board has advanced a resolution seeking to implement…

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Opinion August 15, 2026

On The Stump, Rick Jackson Sounds Like A Moderate Democrat

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Before Businessman Rick Jackson, the 2026 GOP Gubernatorial nominee, took the stage in Columbus Georgia’s Bibb Mill, I told a…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 15, 2026

Cobb County News Quiz: How Well Did You Follow the Headlines, Aug. 8–14?

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending August 14 A lot of things happen during any week in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in…

Weather August 15, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 15, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with a high near 94 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 15, 2026

No-Cost Prostate Screenings Bring Vital Health Access to Cobb and Nearby Counties

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement about free prostate screenings: Cobb County Public Library is partnering with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University to host the return of…

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 15, 2026

Smyrna Environmental Events Planned for August Through October

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following calendar of its upcoming events and programs: Great Southeast Pollinator Census: August 22-23 The annual Great Southeast Pollinator Census helps scientists gather data about pollinators so we can better protect…