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Government & Politics October 2, 2025

Georgia voters have until Oct. 6 to register to vote for this year’s PSC, municipal elections

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 30, 2025 Georgia voters have less than one week left to change or…

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Government & Politics October 1, 2025

‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower

by Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hundreds of generals and admirals converged on Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, after…

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Kennesaw September 29, 2025

New safety protocols for Kennesaw City Council meetings

By Rebecca Gaunt Citizens who attend Kennesaw City Council meetings will be greeted with increased security measures at Monday’s work session. In the wake of political activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting…

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Government & Politics September 28, 2025

Even a brief government shutdown might hamper morale, raise costs and reduce long-term efficiency in the federal workforce

by Gonzalo Maturana, Emory University; Andrew Teodorescu, Stanford University, and Christoph Herpfer, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the federal fiscal year…

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Land Use & Zoning September 26, 2025

Zoning request for motel in Mableton withdrawn

The applicant for the rezoning request for a motel on Veterans Memorial Highway withdrew the request during a hearing at Wednesday’s Mableton City Council meeting due to community opposition. The…

Elections September 25, 2025

Dates set for state Senate District 35 special election for seat vacated by Jason Esteves

By Mark Woolsey Qualifying and absentee voting dates have been set for the special State Senate District 35 election in Cobb and Fulton counties. Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive…

Government & Politics September 25, 2025

Facing a shutdown, budget negotiations are much harder because Congress has given Trump power to cut spending through ‘rescission’

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Congress faces a deadline of Oct. 1 to adopt a spending measure to keep…

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Government & Politics September 23, 2025

Why are there so many protests? The US public is highly polarized, and that drives people to act

by Seth Warner, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Protests are becoming a routine part of public life in the United States. Since…

Government & Politics September 22, 2025

Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump

by Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked a wave of political commentary. There…

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Mableton September 20, 2025

Mableton City Council meeting to include zoning hearings, appointment of municipal court judge

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168. There will be a work session at 5:15 p.m.,…

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