Government & Politics

Government & Politics March 29, 2026

No Kings event in Smyrna attracts hundreds

On a clear sunny Saturday in downtown Smyrna, a crowd of hundreds of protestors gathered at one of four Cobb County No Kings events held in Cobb County. Protests where…

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 March 27, 2026

Mableton cracks down on illegal tire dumping with tougher penalties, enforcement

City officials in Mableton have approved a strengthened solid waste ordinance aimed at curbing illegal tire dumping, increasing penalties for violators and improving neighborhood conditions across the city. To read…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics March 25, 2026

Local election workers ready for midterms as lawmakers ponder big changes to Georgia’s voting system

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 25, 2026 ATHENS, Ga. — At a convention center in downtown Athens, the…

Government & Politics, National Government March 25, 2026

Lawmakers spar over Homeland Security funding deal as shutdown strains airport security

by Jennifer Shutt and Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday were…

Government & Politics, National Government March 24, 2026

ICE agents deployed to Atlanta airport as shutdown drives long waits

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 23, 2026 Armed federal agents decked out in tactical gear patrolled the Hartsfield-Jackson…

Icon with a building and lock, symbolizing national intelligence and security

Government & Politics, National Government March 24, 2026

How the National Security Council typically functions to plan and fully assess risks when presidents consider going to war

by Gregory F. Treverton, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Three weeks into the U.S. war with Iran,…

Government & Politics, National Government March 23, 2026

US Senate tees up final vote on Mullin confirmation to lead Homeland Security

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted Sunday to advance Oklahoma GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 23, 2026

GOP rivals trade barbs in race for Georgia governor, which some experts now call flippable

by Ross Williams, Maya Homan, and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 21, 2026 In this week’s roundup, we bring…

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

Government & Politics, Local government March 23, 2026

Cobb Immigrant Alliance issues statement about discipline after school walkouts

The Cobb Immigrant Alliance issued the following statement, under the header “Support for High School Student Protestors Against Injustice”, in response to the Cobb and Marietta school districts’ disciplinary actions…

Government & Politics, Local government March 21, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

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

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