Government & Politics

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years – an arts management professor explains what that portends

by E. Andrew Taylor, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 1, 2026, that he would shut down the…

Government & Politics, Local government February 6, 2026

Cobb and Marietta water rates increase this month

Marietta Water and the Cobb Water System increased their rates, citing higher wholesale water and wastewater treatment costs and infrastructure pass-through charges from regional providers. According to the City of…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Elections February 5, 2026

Newsom Walks Thin Line on Immigrant Health as He Eyes Presidential Bid

This article by Christine Mai-Duc first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christine Mai-Duc February 5, 2026 California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is eyeing a presidential bid, has…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, National Government February 5, 2026

Fulton County officials file lawsuit seeking return of 2020 ballots taken during FBI raid

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 4, 2026 Fulton County has filed a lawsuit challenging last week’s FBI raid…

Government & Politics, National Government February 4, 2026

Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 3, 2026 President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over…

Government & Politics, State Government February 4, 2026

Georgia librarians could face criminal charges for ‘harmful materials’

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 3, 2026 Librarians and education advocates are warning that a bill moving through…

Government & Politics, National Government February 4, 2026

Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An unusually large majority of Americans agree that the recent scenes…

Government & Politics, Local government February 4, 2026

No Electric Rate Increase for Marietta Power Customers in 2026

Marietta Power announced it will not raise electric rates in 2026, providing continued relief to residential and business customers amid widespread increases by other providers across Georgia. The decision marks…

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Community Life, Libraries March 1, 2026

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