Government & Politics

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 2, 2026

Lawmakers take up special license plates, early screening in attempt to help Georgians with autism

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 2, 2026 The Georgia Senate last week passed a bill that would allow…

Government & Politics, State Government February 27, 2026

Data center bill stalls after last-minute change opposed by industry finds support

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 26, 2026 The Senate session ended abruptly Thursday just as senators were nearing…

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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…

A round "food safety" label beside a yellow alert triangle

Government & Politics, National Government February 26, 2026

USDA to give up massive DC office building as shift of staff to states begins

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will transfer a large office building…

Government & Politics, National Government February 25, 2026

Dems ditching State of the Union blast Trump on immigration, ‘lawlessness’

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — Some congressional Democrats boycotted President Donald Trump’s State of…

Government & Politics, National Government February 25, 2026

Northwest Georgia voters sound off on race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 Voters are having their say in the race to replace former…

Government & Politics, National Government February 25, 2026

50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2024, spending on federal elections totaled almost US$15 billion in the United States….

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…

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Lawmakers take up special license plates, early screening in attempt to help Georgians with autism

Data center bill stalls after last-minute change opposed by industry finds support

Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

Public Invited to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects

USDA to give up massive DC office building as shift of staff to states begins

Dems ditching State of the Union blast Trump on immigration, ‘lawlessness’

Northwest Georgia voters sound off on race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation

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

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas