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Government & Politics August 8, 2025

Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices

by Thom Reilly, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As dissatisfaction with the two-party system grows in the United States, the idea of…

Mableton city Councilwoman Debora Herndon

Mableton August 5, 2025

Debora Herndon Announces Re-Election Bid for Mableton City Council, District 6

Mableton Councilwoman Debora Herndon submitted the following announcement of her re-election bid: I’m excited to officially announce my candidacy for re-election to the Mableton City Council, representing District 6. It…

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Kennesaw August 1, 2025

Kennesaw City Council to vote on street resurfacing contract, CBD residential project

Artist rendering of three-story detached homes proposed for Watts Drive in Kennesaw By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council will vote Monday on a $1.67 million contract with Marietta-based C.W. Matthews…

Government & Politics July 31, 2025

State Election Board accuses Lyft of violating the law by offering discounted rides to the polls

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 30, 2025 Georgia’s State Election Board has accused the rideshare company Lyft of…

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Government & Politics July 29, 2025

Georgia Republicans rush to return First Liberty donations but majority of funds are still missing

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 29, 2025 You expect to see politicians working hard to earn donations, but…

Government & Politics July 29, 2025

Why government support for religion doesn’t necessarily make people more religious

by Brendan Szendro, McGill University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The IRS will offer religious congregations more freedom to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their…

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Government & Politics July 28, 2025

Kemp’s push to reshape Georgia Senate race comes into focus as King exits

by Niles Francis, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 27, 2025 Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King on Thursday suspended his bid to…

Elections July 26, 2025

Jon Bothers Announces Campaign for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

Jon Bothers, candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3, submitted the following press release announcing his candidacy: Jon Bothers, a longtime resident, real estate broker, and dedicated community leader, has…

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Cobb County July 24, 2025

Cobb’s 2026 budget approved

By Mark Woolsey In a pair of divided votes, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night approved the 2026 fiscal year budget while also voting to keep the millage…

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Kennesaw July 23, 2025

Kennesaw approves short-term rental ordinance

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw will begin issuing licenses for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb accommodations in people’s primary residences, this fall. The city will review the zoning and licensing framework…

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Elections August 23, 2025

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