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Government & Politics August 31, 2026

GOP path to retaining US House majority narrowing as midterms near

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 31, 2026 WASHINGTON — With less than 70 days until midterm elections, Democrats…

Government & Politics August 31, 2026

Lake Ontario to Lake America – who gets to decide what goes on maps?

by Innisfree McKinnon, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Aug. 27, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake…

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Government & Politics August 31, 2026

In Texas, ordinary Muslim religious practices are increasingly being treated as political threats

by Asma Uddin, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Elected officials across Texas are increasingly treating ordinary Muslim religious practice – prayer, dress,…

Government & Politics August 31, 2026

Every Vote in Georgia Leaves a Paper Trail. Here’s How to Follow Yours.

This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. Ask…

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Government & Politics August 28, 2026

Trump stronghold feels healthcare cuts, but political shift remains unlikely

by Briah Lumpkins, KFF Health News, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 28, 2026 Amber Bates of Cohutta, Georgia, is one of…

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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 August 26, 2026

Narrow mail‑in voting ruling by Supreme Court adds uncertainty to midterm elections without addressing constitutionality of Trump’s executive order

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The reaction to a procedural ruling by the Supreme Court on Aug. 24, 2026,…

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…

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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…

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Government & Politics September 8, 2026